C.H. Robinson says ‘committed’ to working to improve trucking safety

C.H. Robinson (CHRW) responded to the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in the Montgomery v. Caribe Transport case, which clarifies the legal framework governing how certain state-level claims may be applied to federally licensed freight brokers. While the company is disappointed with the outcome, it respects the Court’s ruling and remains committed to safety, service, and compliance across the nation’s transportation network. “Our hearts continue to go out to the victims of truck accidents,” said Dorothy Capers, Chief Legal Officer at C.H. Robinson. “Safety is foundational to who we are-our employees and their families travel these same roads, and our business depends on safe freight delivery. While we are disappointed in the Court’s decision, we will continue to operate responsibly, support stronger federal enforcement, and work constructively with regulators, carriers, and customers to strengthen the national safety system and support safe, reliable transportation across the country. As Justices Kavanaugh and Alito stated in the concurrence, ‘Importantly, the Court’s decision today should not be read to mean that brokers will routinely be subject to state tort liability in the wake of truck accidents.'”