For years, freight brokers operated under a simple assumption: if a carrier had active FMCSA authority, they were cleared to haul. That assumption just died in the Supreme Court. In May 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled unanimously in Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II, LLC that freight brokers can no longer rely on federal law … Continue reading Your Safety Record Just Became a Negotiating Tool
Good Trucking Isn’t About Rules. It’s About Standards.
By Williams Logistics, Inc on 5-25-2026
The federal government just sent a clear message to the trucking industry: character matters. A $217 million investment to overhaul commercial trucking was announced this month, and most of the coverage is focused on enforcement, fraud crackdowns, and stricter oversight. But there’s a bigger story underneath those headlines. This isn’t just about removing bad actors. … Continue reading Good Trucking Isn’t About Rules. It’s About Standards.
Diesel Truck Liberation Act: Standing Up to Costly Emission Mandates Hurting Truckers and Farmers
By Williams Logistics, Inc on 4-22-2026
Lawmakers are starting to push back on federal diesel emission rules, and a new proposal called the Diesel Truck Liberation Act is aimed squarely at limiting how far regulators can go. While the politics will keep playing out in D.C., the costs and downtime from today’s emission systems are already hitting drivers, fleets, and farmers … Continue reading Diesel Truck Liberation Act: Standing Up to Costly Emission Mandates Hurting Truckers and Farmers
