Total Quality Logistics (TQL), a major freight brokerage, is now facing a federal lawsuit over claims it’s not being open about its business dealings. Filed in early 2025, the case accuses TQL of refusing to share transaction records with carriers, even though federal rules say they should. The trouble started when a small trucking company, Pink Cheetah Express, asked for details on loads it hauled for TQL. The lawsuit says TQL kept a big chunk of the payment—up to 44%—and wouldn’t show the full numbers, sparking a fight over fairness in the logistics world.
The legal battle ties back to a 2023 clash when the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) told TQL to stop using contract terms that block carriers from seeing records. Pink Cheetah’s owner, Dakota Springfields, says this isn’t just her fight—it’s about making brokers play fair for all truckers. TQL hasn’t commented yet, but the case could change how brokers share info with carriers. With a public comment period on broker rules open until January 21, 2025, this lawsuit might push for bigger changes in how the industry works.