Shippers Have More Protection With Freight Brokers & 3PL Providers

OMAHA, NE-- July 2, 2011 - BAT Logistics, provider of 3rd Party Logistics and Transportation blog entry.

Shippers should be aware of the Anti-Indemnity Laws that may have already been passed in its own state. Shippers that require its transportation providers to hold them harmless from any and all losses regardless, of who's at fault. The passing of the Anti-indemnity law means indemnity agreements in motor carrier contracts are against state public policy and therefore void. That puts the balance of liability back to shippers doing business with motor carriers directly. However, the Anti-Indemnity laws does not pertain to shippers contracting with 3pls/freight brokers. This could mean more business for 3pls/freight brokers, but at how much risk to themselves.


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