Why Trucking Law Matters?
- Trucking Moves America: 13 million trucks move 72.6% of all freight in the U.S., making trucking law necessary for regulating the economy.
- Large Industry Impact: The trucking industry generates over $940 billion annually, affecting businesses and consumers nationwide.
Why We Do Well with Trucking
- We control the dialogue with the client.
- Handle volatile situations well. / Handle the crazy.
- Don’t take things personally – stomach it!
- Tough situations do not bother us. We actually like it.
- Other attorneys go to the point of least resistance while we go to the point of most resistance.
- We are driven by creativity in solving problems.
- We have been through the legal and downturn wars.
- We are good with constantly networking strategies if the situation calls for it.
What Trucking and Transportation Clients Want?
- Access to you
- Definitive advice
- Confidence
- Proactivity
- Creativity
- Positivity
- Someone to bring order to their chaos
What Legal Services Do They Need?
- Corporate Structure
- Holding Companies
- Siloing and Asset Separation
- Commercial Real Estate and Zoning
- Top Tier Documents
- Independent Contractor Agreements
- Dispute Resolution
- Asset Protection
- Estate Planning
- Succession Planning
- Litigation Defense
- Employment Assistance
How you Add Value?
Connect Them with Trucking Accountants.
Connect Them with Insurance Brokers.
Connect Them with Financial Planners.
What Trucking Clients Are?
- Fast Paced
- Aggressive
- Demanding
- Understanding
- Entrepreneurial
- Industrious
- Live and Thrive in Chaos
How to Represent Them?
- Constantly contact them
- Meet their team
- Establish trust
- Proactively provide advice
- Tell them what they need
- Don’t be a Yes Man
- Befriend them
- Share your network with them
- Admit your mistakes
- Change agreements when law changes
What are Their Key Areas?
- Logistics
- Brokerage
- Truck Repair
- Sales and Leasing
- Independent Contractors
- Vendor Agreements
Biggest Challenges :
1.Classification Issues
- W2 vs 1099
2. Class Actions
3. Deaths and High Profile Cases
- Nuclear Verdicts
4. Getting Their Attention
Why Every Trucking Company Should Keep a Skilled Lawyer Close at Hand?
In the fast-paced world of transportation and logistics, legal challenges can arise when you least expect them. That’s why having a seasoned trucking attorney on speed dial isn't just a safety net - it’s a strategic advantage. Our firm stands out because we don’t just understand transportation law - we live it. With an in-depth knowledge of the industry, a forward-thinking approach to minimizing risk, and a solid history of winning complex cases, we’re committed to protecting your business and driving the best results, every mile of the way.
Why Be A Lawyer for Trucking Clients?
- So exciting and challenging
- So few attorneys in space
- Fewer that are good
- Clients are most loyal and grateful
- Entrepreneurs and maximizers
- Trucking is central to the economy and our lives
- So many different areas of law
- A lot of changes and pivots
- Learning is constant
Want to learn more? Hear from a transportation and logistics professional with more than 20 years of leadership in sales and marketing.
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