National Transportation Attorney Network
The National Transportation Attorney Network is a carrier-first directory of transportation attorneys, built for one purpose: helping the carrier first. When a broker won't pay, a truck is stolen or a false claim lands on your desk, you shouldn't have to fight it alone or guess which lawyer understands trucking.
The network has its own home
Go to nationaltransportationattorneynetwork.com. Carriers can tell us what happened and get help. Transportation attorneys who want to represent carriers can join the network there.
The network is a product of Logistical Forwarding Solutions, powered by Freight Broker Complaint.
- Free for carriers
- All 50 states and DC
- Carrier first
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Why carriers need a transportation attorney network
Most small trucking companies don't have a lawyer on call. When something goes wrong, the owner searches "transportation attorney near me" or "trucking lawyer," gets a page of truck accident firms, and loses weeks trying to find someone who knows what a rate confirmation, a BMC-84 bond or a broker-carrier agreement is.
Meanwhile the money is gone, the truck is still parked, and the insurance payment is still due.
The National Transportation Attorney Network closes that gap. It brings attorneys who practice transportation and logistics law into one place, for carriers in all 50 states and DC. Attorneys are joining now, so whether we can make a match today depends on your state and the kind of case. We are a carrier-first company, and this network exists for the same reason everything else at LFS does: to keep the trucking company alive.
A carrier-first attorney
That is the standard for every attorney in the network. A carrier-first attorney understands that a small trucking company can't afford a long, expensive fight, and treats the carrier's survival as the point of the case: get the money back, get the truck back, clear the false claim, and keep the business running and growing.
Attorneys are vetted before they join. We check their licensing and standing, their experience with transportation and freight cases, and whether they share the carrier-first mindset. The network is a partnership with attorneys who want small carriers to make it, not a list of names.
Legal problems trucking companies bring to a transportation lawyer
These are the cases that put small carriers out of business. Each one needs someone who understands freight, not just the law.
Freight broker didn't pay
Unpaid freight charges, short pays and deductions you never agreed to. Claims against a broker's $75,000 BMC-84 surety bond or BMC-85 trust, and demand letters that get answered.
Shipper didn't pay
Direct shippers and receivers who hold invoices, dispute delivery or disappear after the freight is delivered.
Double brokering and chameleon companies
Your load was re-brokered without your consent, or the company that owes you shut down and reopened under a new name and new authority.
Fraudulent claims against your company
False cargo claims, bogus damage deductions, staged accidents and inflated injury claims aimed at small carriers who can't afford a long fight.
Cargo claims and freight loss
Loss, damage and shortage disputes, Carmack Amendment liability, and cargo claims a broker or shipper is trying to take out of your pay.
Stolen trucks, trailers and equipment
A driver who takes the truck and won't bring it back, stolen trailers, missing equipment and the recovery fight with lenders and insurers.
Cargo theft and fictitious pickups
Thieves posing as your company to pick up loads, or posing as a broker to steal your truck's time and freight.
Employee theft and embezzlement
Money taken by a dispatcher, bookkeeper or office employee, fuel card fraud, and diverted payments.
Identity theft and impersonation
Someone using your MC number, your company name or your email to book freight or redirect your payments.
Driver and owner-operator disputes
Driver agreements, lease agreements with owner-operators, unpaid settlements, damaged equipment and drivers who walk off a load.
Contracts and factoring disputes
Broker-carrier agreements, shipper contracts, equipment leases, and disputes with factoring companies over reserves, recourse and payment.
False reports and your reputation
Inaccurate reports or statements about your company that cost you freight, reviewed carefully on the facts.
Freight Broker Complaint and the attorney network work together
Every case starts the same way: with a free complaint at FreightBrokerComplaint.com. Many problems are resolved without a lawyer, through documents, a clear demand and the right claim filed on time.
When a case does need an attorney, the work already done matters. The investigation organizes your rate confirmation, bill of lading, proof of delivery, invoices and messages into a clear case summary and timeline. An attorney who receives that summary can understand your case in minutes instead of hours.
That is what makes this network different: the investigation comes first, then, where a network attorney is available for your state and case, we choose the one who fits. A complete file can cut down the attorney time you pay for. Each attorney sets their own fees, and no savings can be promised. See how the attorney network works on the National Transportation Attorney Network.
- Filing a complaint is free, and stays free
- You never have to hire an attorney to get help
- Nothing about your case is shared without your permission
- You choose your own attorney and can say no to any match
How a carrier is connected with a transportation attorney
File your complaint for free
Tell us what happened at FreightBrokerComplaint.com and upload your paperwork. No membership and no fee.
We investigate and organize the facts
Investigators review your documents, build the timeline, and separate what is proven from what is still disputed.
We look at every route to resolution
Many cases are settled with a demand, a bond or trust claim, or a filing with the right agency. Not every dispute needs a lawsuit.
If you need a lawyer, you decide
When a case calls for legal help, we offer to connect you with a transportation attorney in the network who handles that kind of case in the right state, if one has joined. If the network doesn't cover your state or case type yet, we tell you plainly.
You approve what is shared
Your case summary goes to an attorney only after you authorize it, and only the parts you approve.
The attorney and you decide together
The attorney reviews the case independently and decides whether to take it. Fees and terms are agreed directly between you and the attorney.
What to have ready before you talk with a trucking attorney
Good paperwork is the strongest thing a carrier brings to a legal case. Start gathering it now, even before you file.
- The rate confirmation and the broker-carrier or shipper agreement
- Bill of lading and signed proof of delivery
- Your invoice, the date you sent it, and every payment or deduction
- Emails, texts and call logs with names, dates and phone numbers
- Photos, ELD records and GPS history for the load or the equipment
- Police reports, insurance claim numbers and lender contacts for stolen equipment
- The other company's USDOT and MC numbers and what FMCSA shows for them
A network built the right way
Attorneys in the network are independent. They make their own decisions about whether to take a case and how to handle it, and they work for you, not for us.
No one can pay to change the outcome of a Freight Broker Complaint investigation, and no one can buy access to complaints. Matching is based on the kind of case, the state and the attorney's experience.
Logistical Forwarding Solutions is not a law firm and does not give legal advice. Nothing on this page creates an attorney-client relationship. Every case is different, and no result can be promised.
Founded to keep the carrier alive
The National Transportation Attorney Network was founded by Michael Thomas, founder of Logistical Forwarding Solutions and FreightBrokerComplaint.com, after 25 years of watching small carriers lose everything over one unpaid load, one stolen truck or one false claim they couldn't afford to fight. It is part of the same circular system behind everything LFS does: verify, document, resolve, and teach the next carrier how not to get hit.
Need a transportation attorney? Start with a free complaint.
File in a few minutes. Your case is reviewed by a person, and if it needs a lawyer, we'll tell you whether the network can help in your state.
Questions and answers
What does a transportation attorney do for a trucking company?
A transportation attorney handles the legal side of moving freight: unpaid freight charges, broker and shipper disputes, cargo claims, bond and trust claims, contracts, equipment theft, fraud and FMCSA matters. A trucking attorney understands rate confirmations, bills of lading and broker-carrier agreements, so you don't pay someone to learn the industry on your case.
How do I find a transportation attorney near me?
Start by filing a free complaint at FreightBrokerComplaint.com. If your case needs a lawyer, we offer to connect you with an attorney in the network who handles that kind of case in the right state, where one has joined. The National Transportation Attorney Network serves carriers in all 50 states and DC, and coverage grows as attorneys join.
Can a lawyer help me get paid when a freight broker won't pay?
Often, yes. A demand letter from an attorney gets attention, and an attorney can pursue a claim against the broker or its $75,000 surety bond or trust fund. Many nonpayment cases are also solved without a lawyer through a documented complaint and a timely bond claim. The freight broker complaint page explains your options.
What should I do if my driver stole my truck?
Report it to the police right away and get a report number. Then notify your insurance company and your lender, and save the ELD and GPS history. A transportation attorney can help with recovering the equipment, the driver agreement, and claims for lost revenue and damage.
What if someone files a fraudulent claim against my trucking company?
Don't ignore it and don't pay it just to make it go away. Keep every document, photo and record for the load or the incident. False cargo claims, bogus deductions and staged accident claims are exactly the kind of case a transportation lawyer should review.
How much does a transportation lawyer cost?
It depends on the attorney and the case. Some cases are handled on an hourly basis, some for a flat fee, and some collection cases on a contingency basis. Some attorneys take certain cases pro bono. Fees are set by the attorney and agreed between you and the attorney, never by LFS.
Do I have to pay to file a complaint or use the network?
No. Filing a complaint at FreightBrokerComplaint.com is free, and you never have to hire an attorney to get help. If you choose to hire an attorney from the network, you pay that attorney directly under the terms you agree to.
Is Logistical Forwarding Solutions a law firm?
No. LFS is a carrier-first service company. We do not give legal advice and we do not represent anyone in court. The attorneys in the network are independent and practice under their own licenses.
I'm a transportation attorney. How do I join the network?
Fill out the attorney form at nationaltransportationattorneynetwork.com/attorneys. We review every attorney personally and get back to you directly.
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Talk with the attorney network
Carriers: the fastest way to get help is to file a free complaint. If you have a question first, or you're a transportation attorney interested in the network, send us a note and choose "Transportation attorney network."
Prefer the phone? Call 901-205-9679.
Sources
- FreightBrokerComplaint.com — File a complaint (free)
- 49 CFR 387.307 — Property broker surety bond or trust fund ($75,000)
- 49 CFR 371.3 — Records to be kept by brokers
- 49 U.S.C. 14706 — Liability of carriers under receipts and bills of lading (Carmack Amendment)
- FMCSA — Broker and Carrier Fraud and Identity Theft
- National Insurance Crime Bureau — Report fraud or theft