Transportation: Road (Carriage/Logistics)
USA Guide 2024 : USA - Nationwide
Band 2
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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
Chambers Review
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.
Work Highlights
- 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.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Thompson Hine houses a robust practice with a good team."
"The team are very thorough and knowledgeable about US logistics regulations."
"Thompson Hine is a strong, well-respected firm with some very talented attorneys."
"Thompson Hine houses a robust practice with a good team."
"The team are very thorough and knowledgeable about US logistics regulations."
"Thompson Hine is a strong, well-respected firm with some very talented attorneys."
Notable Practitioners
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 is fabulous. Her technical expertise is top-notch and she has great connections."
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.
"Jason gets to know the clients' businesses very well. He provides great advice and really understands pressure points and agreements."
Ranked Lawyers at
Thompson Hine LLP
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