The Blind Spot: Legal Insights for the Transportation Industry: July 2026

Welcome to the newest edition of Chartwell’s Trucking Practice Group Newsletter. If you're not already subscribed, please visit this link to subscribe.

Since our inaugural issue in November 2024, the industry has continued to endure a rapidly evolving regulatory environment. Changing federal regulations and proposed legislation have contributed to a pace of change that shows no signs of slowing. As the trucking industry continues to drive commerce and keep supply chains moving across the country, it is more important than ever for carriers, brokers, insurers, and their business partners to stay ahead of these developments.

At Chartwell, our Trucking Practice continues to grow alongside the industry we serve. Our nationwide team has expanded both in size and geographic reach, allowing us to provide responsive counsel and representation wherever our clients need us. Just as importantly, we continue investing in the next generation of trucking litigators, ensuring our clients benefit from deep industry knowledge and experience for years to come.

In this issue, we look at several developments that could have a major impact on the transportation industry. Each article provides timely insights designed to help our clients manage an increasingly challenging legal environment.

• In “Trucking Industry Faces Uncertainty Under New Non-Domiciled CDL Rules” by Phillip R. Raine, you’ll find an overview of changing commercial driver’s license requirements for non-domiciled drivers.
• “Dalilah’s Law Could Reshape U.S. Trucking” by Weathers Virden and Michael Scaljon provides an analysis of proposed federal legislation that could reshape broker liability.
• In “Leveraging Rule 26 to Limit Plaintiff Testimony” by John Bickley and Adam Konopka, you’ll get practical guidance on using the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure to limit improper expert testimony in trucking litigation.
• And “FAAAA Preemption and Broker Liability” by Torrie N. Poplin and Elizabeth S. Temkin, looks at the U.S. Supreme Court's recent decision in Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II, LLC and what the implications are for both motor carriers and brokers.

Thank you for reading and for the trust you place in Chartwell. We hope you find this issue informative, and we look forward to continuing to serve as a resource and partner for the trucking industry.