The Freight Industry's Biggest Legal Threat? Broker Liability, Nuclear Verdicts & What Happens Next | Freight Expectations

What does it actually mean to be a "safe" carrier in today's freight market? In this episode, Craig Fuller sits down with transportation attorney Matt Leffler to discuss the growing legal risks facing brokers, carriers, and shippers as negligent selection lawsuits continue to reshape the industry. They break down the real-world impact of nuclear verdicts, the legal standards brokers are being held to, and why recent court decisions are forcing transportation companies to rethink carrier vetting, compliance, and risk management. Whether you're a broker, carrier, shipper, transportation executive, or industry professional, this conversation offers a clear look at the legal realities shaping freight today. Subscribe for more conversations on freight, logistics, transportation, supply chain, and the business of moving America. ⁠Follow the Freight Expectations Podcast⁠ ⁠Other FreightWaves Shows⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices