High Court Hears Arguments On Suits Against Freight Brokers For Negligent Hiring

( March 4, 2026, 3:33 PM EST) -- WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Supreme Court on March 4 heard arguments on whether a common-law action for negligent hiring of a motor carrier or driver by a freight broker is preempted by the Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act (FAAAA), which preempts state laws related to the services of a broker with respect to the transportation of property but does not restrict the safety regulatory authority of states with respect to motor vehicles....