Motor Carrier

Overview

Trucking companies move billions of tons of freight across U.S. roadways every year, while operating within a heavily regulated industry where compliance, contracts, and liability risks can impact efficiency and profitability. As the result of hyper-growth of end-consumer demand and e-commerce, the trucking industry is anticipated to grow to $3.4 trillion in value by 2030. Adams & Reese is poised to assist motor carriers as they look to protect their operations and bottom line in this quickly changing market.

Proactive Legal Guidance

With offices across the Southeast – one of the nation’s busiest freight corridors – Adams & Reese advises trucking companies on regulatory compliance, contract negotiation, and risk management. We review and draft contracts covering employment, independent owner-operators, equipment, facilities, acquisitions, and service agreements. For companies operating under self-insured or group captive insurance models, we provide guidance on rate-setting and risk mitigation strategies.

We routinely advise clients on compliance with state and federal transportation regulations, including matters involving state departments of transportation, tax authorities, the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Administration, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and the U.S. Department of Transportation. 

Adams & Reese provides trucking litigation defense services across the United States. The Firm has extensive post-accident investigation, pre-litigation strategy, discovery, trial and appellate experience tailored specifically to the challenging landscape of commercial vehicle personal injury defense cases.

Through our strong Government Relations capabilities and presence in Washington, DC, we keep clients informed of regulatory developments, environmental policies, funding opportunities, and emerging technologies. Our attorneys have contributed to legislative efforts benefiting the industry and advocate for industry interests through leadership roles in various state trucking associations including the American Trucking Association, Transportation Lawyers Association, Conference of Freight Counsel, Trucking Industry Defense Counsel, and other industry-leading organizations.

Rapid Response Management

Adams & Reese has created a rapid response program for trucking companies, providing a swift, strategic solution when trucking companies face critical incidents, environmental liability, or regulatory investigations. Our rapid response teams quickly mobilize across jurisdictions to manage crises, mitigate risk, and protect client interests. When litigation arises, our attorneys leverage deep industry knowledge to defend clients, allowing them to remain focused on their operations.  

Defining Strengths

• Brand protection
• Compliance
• Contract negotiation
• Crisis management
• Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
• Permitting
• Regulatory
• Risk management
• Self-insured
• Tax
• U.S. Department of Transportation
• Transportation regulations