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The Wrong Truck at the Dock Can Create Shipper Liability After Montgomery Decision
The Supreme Court's Montgomery decision, while addressing broker liability, has opened the door to greater scrutiny of shippers when they release freight to the wrong truck at the dock. Shippers now face potential negligence claims if they fail to verify that the carrier, driver, and equipment match the transportation assignment before releasing goods.
Jul 23, 2026 1 source