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Evolution of Reasonable Care - Episode 2: What brokers must know about "reasonable care"

Episode 2 of The Evolution of Reasonable Care examines one of the most significant legal developments affecting the freight brokerage industry in decades.

Following the recent $604 million Dallas County advisory verdict involving C.H. Robinson, Darren Brewer explores how three landmark legal developments have shaped the ongoing debate surrounding freight broker liability and reasonable care in carrier selection.

This episode analyzes:
• Schramm v. Foster (2004)
• Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II (2026)
• The Dallas County C.H. Robinson verdict
• Negligent carrier selection
• Federal preemption under the FAAAA
• FMCSA carrier safety ratings
• CSA Safety Measurement System (SMS)
• BASIC categories and percentile scores
• Carrier vetting and due diligence
• Carrier monitoring and re-evaluation
• Fraud indicators and identity verification
• Documentation and litigation risk
• Shipper exposure and evolving legal standards

One of the central questions remains unanswered:

What does “reasonable care” actually require when selecting a motor carrier?

As courts continue defining the legal responsibilities of freight brokers and shippers, this episode examines the practical, operational, and legal implications that could influence transportation litigation for years to come.

Whether you’re a freight broker, trucking company, shipper, logistics executive, transportation attorney, insurance professional, compliance officer, risk manager, or supply chain leader, this episode provides an in-depth discussion of one of the industry’s most consequential legal issues.

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The information presented is for educational and industry discussion purposes and should not be considered legal advice.

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Cheap Drones: Changing Supply Chains Through War Not Delivery w/ John Konrad | Nooner With Dooner

In this episode of Nooner With Dooner, @timothydooner sits down with Captain @johnkonrad: founder of gCaptain, U.S. Merchant Marine officer, and one of the sharpest voices in maritime security, to break down a threat that’s flying under most people’s radar: cheap drones.

What happens when $20,000–$50,000 drones start targeting the ships, ports, and chokepoints that move 90% of the world’s goods?

How real is the risk of containerized drone swarms sitting quietly near major U.S. ports?

Konrad breaks it down.

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From Growing Up Poor to Building an 8-Figure Career in Freight Brokering w/ John Rogers | Nooner With Dooner

On this episode of Nooner With Dooner, Tim sits down with John A. Rogers, one of Logistic Dynamics’ top independent agents running an 8-figure book of business.

John breaks down what daily life actually looks like as a high-volume freight agent in 2026, how the independent agent model really works, the truth about splits and book ownership, and why he left the corporate 3PL world.  

Thank you to our sponsors  
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Freight Flex: Drive Your Business Forward 
Load Secure: Freight Security That Stops Cargo Theft Before the Truck Leaves the Dock 
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"People do business with people, not companies." - John A. Rogers

Top freight agent explains the importance of building a sustainable book of business one relationship at a time.

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From Growing Up Poor to Building an 8-Figure Career in Freight Brokering w/ John Rogers | Nooner With Dooner

On this episode of Nooner With Dooner, Tim sits down with John A. Rogers, one of Logistic Dynamics’ top independent agents running an 8-figure book of business.

John breaks down what daily life actually looks like as a high-volume freight agent in 2026, how the independent agent model really works, the truth about splits and book ownership, and why he left the corporate 3PL world.  

Thank you to our sponsors  
Carrier411: Make Safer Carrier Decisions 
Freight Flex: Drive Your Business Forward 
Load Secure: Freight Security That Stops Cargo Theft Before the Truck Leaves the Dock 
And our Hardest Fist In Freight sponsor, Whimsy Intermodal

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"That attorney showed them the law and we won."

John A. Rogers stopped by FreightSpin studio on Nooner With Dooner to tell @TimothyDooner about how he had to fight back against a double broker

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Thank you to our sponsors: Carrier411, Freight Flex, Load Secure and Whimsy Intermodal

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From Growing Up Poor to Building an 8-Figure Career in Freight Brokering w/ John Rogers | Nooner With Dooner

On this episode of Nooner With Dooner, Tim sits down with John A. Rogers, one of Logistic Dynamics’ top independent agents running an 8-figure book of business.

John breaks down what daily life actually looks like as a high-volume freight agent in 2026, how the independent agent model really works, the truth about splits and book ownership, and why he left the corporate 3PL world.  

Thank you to our sponsors  
Carrier411: Make Safer Carrier Decisions 
Freight Flex: Drive Your Business Forward 
Load Secure: Freight Security That Stops Cargo Theft Before the Truck Leaves the Dock 
And our Hardest Fist In Freight sponsor, Whimsy Intermodal

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Doesn't matter if you're a freight broker or a freight agent, shady carriers can always pose a risk

John A. Rogers shares his story of how he almost lost a load of batteries worth $380,000...and how he recovered it

Watch the full episode below

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From Growing Up Poor to Building an 8-Figure Career in Freight Brokering w/ John Rogers | Nooner With Dooner

On this episode of Nooner With Dooner, Tim sits down with John A. Rogers, one of Logistic Dynamics’ top independent agents running an 8-figure book of business.

John breaks down what daily life actually looks like as a high-volume freight agent in 2026, how the independent agent model really works, the truth about splits and book ownership, and why he left the corporate 3PL world.  

Thank you to our sponsors  
Carrier411: Make Safer Carrier Decisions 
Freight Flex: Drive Your Business Forward 
Load Secure: Freight Security That Stops Cargo Theft Before the Truck Leaves the Dock 
And our Hardest Fist In Freight sponsor, Whimsy Intermodal

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HARDEST FIST IN FREIGHT presented by Whimsy Intermodal

John A. Rogers steps up to the bag on Nooner With Dooner at FreightSpin studio and he delivers a record tying punch!

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From Growing Up Poor to Building an 8-Figure Career in Freight Brokering w/ John Rogers | Nooner With Dooner

On this episode of Nooner With Dooner, Tim sits down with John A. Rogers, one of Logistic Dynamics’ top independent agents running an 8-figure book of business.

John breaks down what daily life actually looks like as a high-volume freight agent in 2026, how the independent agent model really works, the truth about splits and book ownership, and why he left the corporate 3PL world.  

Thank you to our sponsors  
Carrier411: Make Safer Carrier Decisions 
Freight Flex: Drive Your Business Forward 
Load Secure: Freight Security That Stops Cargo Theft Before the Truck Leaves the Dock 
And our Hardest Fist In Freight sponsor, Whimsy Intermodal

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AI in brokerages: Ronnie Hunt explains why the human touch is important at both carriers and brokerages

Check him out on Nooner With Dooner below

Thanks to our sponsors: Carrier411, Freight Flex, Load Secure and Whimsy Intermodal

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Keeping The Faith In The Hellish World Of Freight w/ Ronnie Hunt | Nooner With Dooner

On today’s Nooner With Dooner, Tim sits down in the FreightSpin studio with Ronnie Hunt of BFT Inc. (Bobby Fryar Trucking) for a straight-talk conversation about surviving, and finding purpose, in the daily grind of freight sales, brokerage, and trucking.

• From service-industry hustle to Chattanooga freight sales: how Ronnie keeps the faith when the rates suck and the fraud never sleeps 
• Hotshot’s wild-west reputation vs. reality: stigmas, solid operators, and the scams that still light people up 
• Sand & gravel isn’t “just dump truck work” the specialized grind, weather hell, and what actually makes it pay 
• David vs. Goliath service, business cards that still work, and the one piece of advice he’d give anyone walking into this hellish industry today

Thank you to our sponsors
Carrier411: Make Safer Carrier Decisions
Freight Flex: Drive Your Business Forward
Load Secure: Freight Security That Stops Cargo Theft Before the Truck Leaves the Dock
And our Hardest Fist In Freight sponsor, Whimsy Intermodal

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"I can't stand them" - Ronnie Hunt

Ronnie stopped by FreightSpin studio on Nooner With Dooner to explain why BFT doesn't use non-competes

Special thanks to our sponsors: Carrier411, Freight Flex, Load Secure and Whimsy Intermodal

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Keeping The Faith In The Hellish World Of Freight w/ Ronnie Hunt | Nooner With Dooner

On today’s Nooner With Dooner, Tim sits down in the FreightSpin studio with Ronnie Hunt of BFT Inc. (Bobby Fryar Trucking) for a straight-talk conversation about surviving, and finding purpose, in the daily grind of freight sales, brokerage, and trucking.

• From service-industry hustle to Chattanooga freight sales: how Ronnie keeps the faith when the rates suck and the fraud never sleeps 
• Hotshot’s wild-west reputation vs. reality: stigmas, solid operators, and the scams that still light people up 
• Sand & gravel isn’t “just dump truck work” the specialized grind, weather hell, and what actually makes it pay 
• David vs. Goliath service, business cards that still work, and the one piece of advice he’d give anyone walking into this hellish industry today

Thank you to our sponsors
Carrier411: Make Safer Carrier Decisions
Freight Flex: Drive Your Business Forward
Load Secure: Freight Security That Stops Cargo Theft Before the Truck Leaves the Dock
And our Hardest Fist In Freight sponsor, Whimsy Intermodal

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The influx of non-domiciled CDLs and shady carriers helped flood the market during the freight recession which pushed good veteran drivers out

Ronnie Hunt runs assets so @TimothyDooner asked him why he thinks it is so hard for veteran drivers to get back in the truck after they've taken time off

Catch the full episode of Nooner With Dooner below

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Keeping The Faith In The Hellish World Of Freight w/ Ronnie Hunt | Nooner With Dooner

On today’s Nooner With Dooner, Tim sits down in the FreightSpin studio with Ronnie Hunt of BFT Inc. (Bobby Fryar Trucking) for a straight-talk conversation about surviving, and finding purpose, in the daily grind of freight sales, brokerage, and trucking.

• From service-industry hustle to Chattanooga freight sales: how Ronnie keeps the faith when the rates suck and the fraud never sleeps 
• Hotshot’s wild-west reputation vs. reality: stigmas, solid operators, and the scams that still light people up 
• Sand & gravel isn’t “just dump truck work” the specialized grind, weather hell, and what actually makes it pay 
• David vs. Goliath service, business cards that still work, and the one piece of advice he’d give anyone walking into this hellish industry today

Thank you to our sponsors
Carrier411: Make Safer Carrier Decisions
Freight Flex: Drive Your Business Forward
Load Secure: Freight Security That Stops Cargo Theft Before the Truck Leaves the Dock
And our Hardest Fist In Freight sponsor, Whimsy Intermodal

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HARDEST FIST IN FREIGHT presented by Whimsy Intermodal

On today' episode Ronnie Hunt brought 6'3" of hurt to the boxing machine but could he set a new record?

Let's go to the tape

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Keeping The Faith In The Hellish World Of Freight w/ Ronnie Hunt | Nooner With Dooner

On today’s Nooner With Dooner, Tim sits down in the FreightSpin studio with Ronnie Hunt of BFT Inc. (Bobby Fryar Trucking) for a straight-talk conversation about surviving, and finding purpose, in the daily grind of freight sales, brokerage, and trucking.

• From service-industry hustle to Chattanooga freight sales: how Ronnie keeps the faith when the rates suck and the fraud never sleeps 
• Hotshot’s wild-west reputation vs. reality: stigmas, solid operators, and the scams that still light people up 
• Sand & gravel isn’t “just dump truck work” the specialized grind, weather hell, and what actually makes it pay 
• David vs. Goliath service, business cards that still work, and the one piece of advice he’d give anyone walking into this hellish industry today

Thank you to our sponsors
Carrier411: Make Safer Carrier Decisions
Freight Flex: Drive Your Business Forward
Load Secure: Freight Security That Stops Cargo Theft Before the Truck Leaves the Dock
And our Hardest Fist In Freight sponsor, Whimsy Intermodal

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Keeping The Faith In The Hellish World Of Freight w/ Ronnie Hunt | Nooner With Dooner

On today’s Nooner With Dooner, Tim sits down in the FreightSpin studio with Ronnie Hunt of BFT Inc. (Bobby Fryar Trucking) for a straight-talk conversation about surviving, and finding purpose, in the daily grind of freight sales, brokerage, and trucking.

• From service-industry hustle to Chattanooga freight sales: how Ronnie keeps the faith when the rates suck and the fraud never sleeps 
• Hotshot’s wild-west reputation vs. reality: stigmas, solid operators, and the scams that still light people up 
• Sand & gravel isn’t “just dump truck work” the specialized grind, weather hell, and what actually makes it pay 
• David vs. Goliath service, business cards that still work, and the one piece of advice he’d give anyone walking into this hellish industry today

Thank you to our sponsors
Carrier411: Make Safer Carrier Decisions
Freight Flex: Drive Your Business Forward
Load Secure: Freight Security That Stops Cargo Theft Before the Truck Leaves the Dock
And our Hardest Fist In Freight sponsor, Whimsy Intermodal

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@stevehoglan @TimothyDooner That is a crazy story. What was the going rate for that kind of trade?

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What's your craziest freight theft story?

When Load Secure's Victor Louis called in to FreightSpin studio we asked him about his wildest tale which ended up involving death threats.

Share yours below and enjoy the full episode of Nooner With Dooner

Thank you to our sponsors: Carrier411, Freight Flex, Load Secure and Whimsy Intermodal

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Fighting Cargo Theft & Chameleon Carriers In Cincinnati w/ Victor Louis | Nooner With Dooner

On Nooner With Dooner, Victor Louis of Load Secure calls in to FreightSpin studio for a no-holds-barred conversation on the current state of freight fraud, with a special focus on what’s happening in and around Cincinnati.

Victor, who runs both a brokerage and a freight security platform, shares hard lessons from real cargo thefts, near-misses, and the systems that are failing the industry every day.

Key topics:
-Recent cargo theft activity and organized fraud rings operating near Cincinnati
-The worst practices still common in freight brokerages that make theft easy
-The dangerous insurance gap: drivers who are never added to carrier policies
-How carrier approval processes are being gamed
-The “safe driver shortage” and why it’s more complicated than most people think
-Non-domiciled drivers, 1099 classification, and elevated risk
-Should freight brokers face stronger licensing requirements?

This is an eye-opening discussion for brokers, shippers, and carriers who want to stop losing freight to organized fraud.

Thank you to our sponsors
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Load Secure: Freight security that stops cargo theft before the truck leaves the dock
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