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Thompson Hine LLP

Transportation: Road (Carriage/Logistics)

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Thompson Hine LLP

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Our extensive experience with motor carriage regulatory and commercial matters includes guiding shippers, brokers and motor carriers through the regulatory, commercial and practical issues presented by an ever-changing legal climate. We advise and represent these and other industry clients in connection with:

  • Motor carrier, broker and freight forwarder statutes and regulations, including MAP-21 and the FAST Act
  • FMCSA operational safety and security regulatory compliance programs
  • DOT and FMCSA operating authorities, registrations and licenses
  • Comments for DOT rulemaking and preemption proceedings, including those involving driver hours of service, driver coercion, and state laws involving driver meal and rest breaks
  • Agreements between shippers and motor carriers, broker agreements and third-party logistics agreements, including agreements covering full truckload, less-than-truckload, drayage, dedicated and refrigerated services
  • Cargo loss and damage claims
  • DOT due diligence reviews related to corporate acquisitions
  • Equipment leases and owner-operator agreements subject to the FMCSA truth-in-leasing regulations
  • State laws affecting whether drivers qualify as independent contractors or employees, including preparing an amicus curiae brief supporting federal preemption of California’s AB-5 law
  • Bill of lading contents and implications

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Transportation: Road (Carriage/Logistics) - USA - Nationwide

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Thompson Hine LLP has a strong transportation practice with expertise in regulatory rule-making, federal preemption litigation and freight forwarder contracts. It represents clients before the Department of Transportation and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. The firm houses a dedicated motor carrier emergency response team and subsequent experience in major accident litigation for trucking companies. It is regularly retained by a number of industry associations, advising on government policy development and regulatory regime change. The team is also notable for its representation of major motoring customer groups.

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Work Highlights

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  • Thompson Hine assisted in conducting regulatory due diligence for the acquisition of a motor carrier by Stonepeak Partners.

Strengths

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  • The law firm is very knowledgeable about our business and the role we play. .

    Transportation: Road (Carriage/Logistics) respondentUSA

  • I wouldn't hesitate to hire Thompson again.

    Transportation: Road (Carriage/Logistics) respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Karyn A Booth
    Karyn A Booth

    Karyn A Booth

    Karyn Booth is renowned for her impressive roster of carrier clients and provides broad regulatory and compliance advice. She is particularly noted for advising on safety and environmental issues.

    • Karyn makes complex issues from legal conversation accessible to people like me. She is helpful in defining terms and how it applies to our model.

      Transportation: Road (Carriage/Logistics) respondentUSA

    • Karyn’s support and guidance is second to none. She is incredibly knowledgeable across a broad range of topics and an expert as it relates to transportation and regulatory matters.

      Transportation: Road (Carriage/Logistics) respondentUSA
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  • Jason Tutrone
    Jason Tutrone

    Jason Tutrone

    Jason Tutrone offers particular expertise in the trucking sector. He advises on carriage regulations, including the hours of service rules, and works with trade associations as well as carrier companies.
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Ranked Individuals at Thompson Hine LLP (2)

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  • Profile image of Karyn A Booth

    Karyn A Booth

    Head of Transportation: Road (Carriage/Logistics)

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  • Profile image of Jason Tutrone

    Jason Tutrone

    Transportation: Road (Carriage/Logistics)

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