Legal Counsel for a Heavily Regulated Industry
The trucking and transportation industry operates under one of the most complex regulatory frameworks of any commercial sector — combining federal safety regulations, state licensing requirements, environmental rules, insurance mandates, and a constant stream of regulatory enforcement activity. When disputes arise or regulators come calling, companies in this industry need counsel who understands both the legal system and the operational environment.
SilverCain provides comprehensive legal services to trucking companies, carriers, logistics providers, and transportation professionals throughout Arizona.
Trucking & Transportation Matters We Handle
Enforcement Defense
When the FMCSA or state regulators initiate enforcement actions against a carrier, the consequences can include fines, out-of-service orders, and, in the most serious cases, revocation of operating authority. Defending these actions effectively requires both regulatory knowledge and litigation experience. SilverCain provides both.
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Immediately preserve all evidence — electronic logging device data, GPS records, dashcam footage, driver logs, maintenance records, and any other documentation related to the vehicle and trip involved. Contact experienced legal counsel before speaking with investigators, adjusters, or opposing counsel. Evidence in trucking cases can be lost or overwritten quickly, and early legal involvement is critical to protecting the company's position.
The FMCSA's Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) program scores motor carriers on safety performance metrics across several categories. High CSA scores can trigger FMCSA investigations, affect insurance rates, and influence shipper decisions about which carriers to use. Carriers with deteriorating CSA scores should address the underlying compliance issues proactively and, where scores reflect data errors or contested violations, pursue appropriate challenges through legal channels.
Arizona carriers operating in interstate commerce are subject to Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations, including hours of service rules, vehicle inspection requirements, driver qualification standards, drug and alcohol testing programs, and cargo securement rules. Arizona also has its own licensing and weight/size restrictions for intrastate operations. Compliance with both federal and state requirements is ongoing and requires active monitoring.
Yes. Disputes between carriers, freight brokers, and shippers over payment, cargo loss or damage, and contract terms are common in the transportation industry. We handle these commercial disputes, including litigation and arbitration, and advise on contract provisions that affect rights and obligations in these relationships.
For interstate cargo claims, the Carmack Amendment generally governs and provides a nine-month period to file a claim with the carrier and a two-year period to file suit after denial of the claim. For intrastate cargo claims or other types of transportation-related disputes, different limitations periods may apply depending on the nature of the claim and the contract terms. Consult counsel promptly when a cargo or transportation claim arises.
