Thompson Hine LLP, Transportation: Road (Carriage/Logistics)

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Provided by Thompson Hine LLP

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

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What the Team is Known For

Thompson Hine LLP has a strong 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

Provided by Thompson Hine LLP

Thompson Hine LLP represented the National Industrial Transportation League in numerous matters including advising on supply chain disruptions that continued throughout late 2021 and 2022, including challenges with port drayage services caused by driver and chassis shortages.