Henry SeatonBusinessThey shouldn’t have it both waysQ We handled a number of shipments for the same shipper through a broker who promptly collected most of the freight charges and w…August 21, 2003BusinessA truly bad ideaQ Is it true that the Department of Transportation proposes to eliminate statutes requiring registration of freight forwarders an…July 21, 2003BusinessFeeding on the victimsQ We are a small carrier that extended extra credit to a home-town manufacturer during hard times. It paid us a chunk of its past…June 9, 2003BusinessThe scourge of double brokeringQ I know a company that double brokers most of its loads and then when people find out, simply changes its name and address. Is t…May 12, 2003BusinessApriva offers Freight TrackerApriva Inc. announced Freight Tracker, a wireless system designed for mid-sized …April 3, 2003BusinessNothing but the original?Q As a carrier, we signed an agreement with a broker which required submission of an original proof of delivery (P.O.D.) in order…April 3, 2003BusinessHijack or lien?Q We are a property broker that booked a load with a small carrier from Atlanta to Florida. The carrier’s truck broke down and m…March 7, 2003BusinessKeep it cleanQ What is a broker’s liability for the negligent acts or omissions of the carrier it retains? A I have addressed this …February 10, 2003BusinessCustomers aren’t always rightHenry Seaton is a lawyer who represents carriers in contract disputes, collection matters, cargo claims and insurance questions. E-mail …December 6, 2002BusinessThe potential peril of trailer droppingHenry Seaton is a lawyer who represents carriers in contract disputes, collection matters, cargo claims and insurance questions. E-mail …December 6, 2002Previous PagePage 9 of 11Next PageTop StoriesDriver coaching and scorecardingDrivers rank camera as top safety tech, as long as it faces outwardTruck drivers ranked a camera, depending on which way it faces, as having a good and bad influence on driver safety.Test DrivesQuick spin: Pete's electric Model 579Recruiting & retentionTrucking's youth movement lagging, but no retirement in sight for most driversTechnologyTransportation a top 10 target of cyberattackers, cases nearly triple last yearFeatured SponsorDownload the Heavy Duty Maintenance Checklist