Keeping commerce on track—and on the road.
The rail and trucking industries form the backbone of the American supply chain, moving raw materials, consumer goods, and critical freight across the country every day. The legal demands on these businesses are as varied as the cargo they carry—spanning regulatory compliance, labor and employment, environmental liability, real estate, and high-stakes litigation.
Shumaker works with companies across the freight and rail transportation spectrum, including Class I and short-line railroads, intermodal operators, trucking fleets, logistics providers, and the manufacturers and service companies that support them. Our attorneys draw on experience across the firm’s 12 service lines to address the operational, transactional, and regulatory challenges unique to surface transportation.
From Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) compliance to accident and derailment litigation, land use and right-of-way matters, and driver classification and labor disputes, we deliver practical counsel shaped by a genuine understanding of how these industries operate.
Our Clients
- Class I and short-line railroads
- Intermodal and multimodal transportation companies
- Over-the-road and regional trucking carriers
- Freight brokers and third-party logistics (3PL) providers
- Fleet operators and leasing companies
- Rail and truck equipment manufacturers
- Fuel, maintenance, and terminal service providers
- Warehousing and distribution companies
