The legal and regulatory landscape for motor carriers, 3PLs, and other companies in trucking continues to evolve rapidly, creating new challenges and risks. Legal and industry experts will break down the most significant legal issues impacting companies currently practicing in trucking and what can be done to retain compliance standards, mitigate risk, and ultimately operate safely and efficiently.

Topics will include:

• The ongoing impact of tariffs on freight markets and operations

• Developments in tort reform and nuclear verdicts

• CDL English language proficiency requirements and non-domiciled CDLs

• Growing number of class-action lawsuits involving the classification of salaried and commission-based brokers, dispatchers, and other employees under overtime exemption rules

Panelists will also examine emerging safety and regulatory considerations affecting driver recruitment and retention, new U.S. Department of Labor and National Labor Relations Board independent contractor rules, and the increasing legal focus on broker liability and FAAAA preemption. Attendees will gain valuable insight into how these legal and regulatory developments may impact workforce management, operations, compliance strategies, and overall business risk moving forward.

Whether you are an executive leader, HR professional, safety manager, operations leader, or legal advisor, this session will provide practical guidance and expert perspectives to help your organization navigate the complex legal environment currently facing the trucking industry.