Cargo theft does not have a party affiliation, notes ATA's Henry Hanscom. Neither do deteriorating roads and bridges, safety compliance or the shortage of truck parking.
November 4, 2026lawsuit News Updates
FTC targets Dollar General in lawsuit over price discrepancies
The FTC and 20 states sued Dollar General on Oct. 26, alleging the discount retailer routinely charged customers more than the prices displayed.
October 26, 2026Former Albertsons CEO blames Kroger for failed deal
The former CEO of Albertsons told a judge that rival Kroger was to blame for the failure of a planned $24.6 billion merger of the two largest U.S. grocery store chains.
October 19, 2026Size of trucking verdicts quadruples over 2023-2026 time span
The size of verdicts in lawsuits involving trucking companies almost quadrupled between July 2023 and July 2026, according to a soon-to-be-released study.
October 19, 2026Perspective: ATA keeps the road to opportunity open
No carrier can tackle every challenge alone. But when we unite, we create a powerful voice for our industry. And membership in ATA ensures your voice is heard, writes Chairman Greg Hodgen.
October 12, 2026Treasury chief backs tax bill aimed at litigation financing
Congressional Republicans are seeking support from the Treasury Department to examine and potentially change the tax treatment of third-party litigation financing.
October 8, 2026Trump administration sued over fuel economy rollback
A group of environmental organizations sued the Trump administration Oct. 2 over its recent relaxation of key vehicle fuel economy rules.
October 2, 2026New state laws block third-party litigation funding
North Carolina and Ohio adopted laws governing third-party litigation funding, adding momentum to the debate over the role of outside investors in civil lawsuits.
September 17, 2026General Mills, Mars, McKee allege sugar price collusion
General Mills, Mars and McKee Foods joined other food manufacturers and grocers in litigation that alleges top U.S. sugar producers colluded to inflate prices.
September 8, 2026Amazon faces FTC lawsuit over sponsored ad pricing
The FTC and a group of U.S. states sued Amazon over claims the e-commerce giant systematically overcharged advertisers by more than $20 billion since 2019.
September 1, 2026