Transportation

For many businesses, the ability to transport goods and services efficiently and cost-effectively is crucial to their success. However, transportation issues can be complex, often involving regulatory matters such as antitrust, safety, and environmental. With offices across North America in key transportation corridors, Dickinson Wright lawyers offer comprehensive services for clients in the transportation industry, providing counsel in day-to-day operations and litigating disputes when necessary. Whether representing motor carrier clients, railroad clients, or insurers, we serve as national, regional, state, or local counsel.

Our Services

Our transportation lawyers work closely with other practice areas within the firm to address and mitigate potential issues, including:

Motor Carrier

Our transportation attorneys represent motor carrier clients such as shippers, carriers, haulers, transportation brokers, and insurers in a variety of claims, including:

• Federal Motor Carrier Safety Act claims
• Catastrophic death and severe personal injury claims
• Cargo claims involving the Carmack Amendment
• Carriage of Goods by Sea Act (COGSA) claims
• Wage and hour defense claims
• Warehousing claims
• Insurance coverage disputes
• Warranty claims

Rail Industry

Dickinson Wright transportation attorneys represent Class I, regional, and short line railroads in state and federal courts across the Midwest. Our representation includes:

Transportation Litigation

When disputes arise or litigation is threatened, we strive to obtain the best solution at the lowest cost to our clients. We regularly represent trucking, railroad, cargo, and warehousing companies in federal and state courts and before governmental agencies. Our litigators pursue early resolution when possible and aggressive litigation when necessary.