Thursday’s (5/14) Supreme Court decision in Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II is a disappointing outcome for wholesale distributors and the broader supply chain community. NAW filed an amicus brief in this case because we believed—and still believe—that federal preemption under the FAAAA provides essential protections for businesses that depend on efficient, predictable interstate commerce.

This ruling creates new legal exposure and will drive up costs for companies across the supply chain, including many NAW members who have no direct involvement in freight brokerage.

NAW is committed to working with Congress to pursue legislative solutions that restore the federal preemption framework and protect American businesses from a patchwork of state tort liability.