Transportation Law with Matt Leffler Part 2 | Episode 293

In this second segment of 2 part episode, attorney and law professor Matthew Leffler joins the hosts to unpack key legal issues in trucking. They cover non-compete agreements, broker transparency, driver safety, shipper-broker contracts, and recent cases like Werner and Wabash. Leffler shares insights on legal risks, evolving regulations, and how automation could reshape the industry—emphasizing the need for education, clear contracts, and better documentation.

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00:54 – Broker Transparency Regulations Explained
08:49 – 48-Hour Record Production Challenges
18:06 – Werner Enterprises Lawsuit Breakdown
24:53 – Legal Circuits Split on Broker Liability
31:03 – Wabash’s $462M Trailer Guard Verdict
36:59 – Drop Trailers and New Liability Frontiers
41:23 – Autonomous Trucks and Industry’s Future

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