Trucking is the primary means through which freight, goods, and/or materials are moved across overland routes — whether from manufacturing plants or warehouses to retail distribution centers, or from various locations to building or waste disposal sites — making our clients a vital part of industry and commerce in this country.
We help our clients stay in compliance with all applicable DOT and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulations so they can meet their business objectives and keep America running. Companies trust us with the full range of their trucking needs, from regulatory compliance to day-to-day operations (e.g., hours of service issues), supply chain challenges, drafting or reviewing of contracts, and mergers and acquisitions.
Our clients include motor carriers, freight forwarders and brokers; mailing aggregators; e-commerce vendors; and major lawn, garden and pet product manufacturers entering into transportation and warehouse contracts.
compliance and contracts
We help businesses implement policies and practices that will keep them in compliance with the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act, the Hazardous Materials Regulation Act, and other applicable laws. Should alleged violations nevertheless occur, we guide them smoothly through that process. We also have significant experience in all types of trucking contracts — including those involving freight forwarders, brokers, warehouses, and (at separate times, with any potential conflicts addressed and avoided) both shippers and carriers. This broad experience provides us with a valuable big picture understanding of all parties involved in transportation transactions.
an industry in flux
The trucking industry is experiencing significant activity in terms of mergers and acquisitions, with many companies looking to acquire competitor’s assets and technologies. Our regulatory and corporate transactional teams collaborate to assist motor carriers, freight forwarders and brokers with all due diligence, deal negotiations, and both their start-up/merger and wind down filings before the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Commission (FMCSA).
We understand the complexities and nuances of the supply chain issues you are facing and can help guide you through.
Some firms might only focus on trucking. We handle all aspects of all four transportation modes.
We have experience in and relationships with all applicable agencies, including DOT and FMSCA.
With our comparatively boutique practice, you are guaranteed meaningful partner involvement or lead in all matters.
