CBP, SCOTUS, and the GHOSTRUCK Act: Today’s 17:00 Freight Pulse

Regulatory thunder just hit the Mid-Atlantic. Between the Supreme Court stripping broker immunity and CBP effectively killing de minimis entry, your logistics strategy just got a lot more expensive: and a lot riskier.

SCOTUS: The End of Broker Immunity

The unanimous ruling in Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II has officially dismantled the federal shield for freight brokers. For decades, brokers relied on federal preemption to dodge state-level negligent carrier-selection claims. No more. If your carrier is involved in an accident, you can now be sued directly for failing to exercise "reasonable care" in your selection process. This is a massive shift that places an immediate premium on rigorous, documented carrier vetting.

CBP: The $800 Free Ride is Over

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) just dropped an interim final rule that indefinitely suspends de minimis exemptions for all commercial truck, air, and ocean imports. The old $800 duty-free threshold is gone. Every commercial shipment must now undergo formal entry, exposing your inventory to full tariffs and aggressive forced-labor enforcement. If you are running an e-commerce brand, your landed costs just spiked, and your clearance times are about to crawl.

GHOSTRUCK Act: North American Eyes Only

On the road, the "GHOSTRUCK Act" is making its way through Congress, targeting remote ELD tampering. The bill mandates that any edits to driver hours-of-service records must be performed by personnel physically located in North America. For carriers relying on offshore back-office support, this is a forced operational pivot. Compliance isn’t just about the data anymore; it’s about the geography of your team.

The Bottom Line

Navigating this volatility requires a partner that understands the stakes. Whether you need a Hazmat certified 3PL to handle complex compliance or a Glen Burnie warehouse strategically positioned for Mid-Atlantic fulfillment, Lanta Logistics provides the structured execution you need. As a premier 3PL Maryland provider, we specialize in high-stakes inventory management and food-grade warehouse solutions that keep your supply chain compliant and moving.

Eliminate the guesswork and protect your margins: contact Lanta Logistics today to shore up your 2026 supply chain strategy.