{
  "id": 9916315,
  "title": "New lawsuit approach: accusing C.H. Robinson, TQL of RICO violations",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/new-lawsuit-approach-accusing-c-h-robinson-tql-of-rico-violations",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-26T05:11:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "FreightWaves",
    "slug": "freightwaves",
    "url": "https://www.freightwaves.com/news/new-lawsuit-approach-accusing-c-h-robinson-tql-of-rico-violations"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A federal lawsuit in Texas has accused two of the largest 3PLs, C.H. Robinson and TQL, of violating the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO). The suit alleges that both companies have engaged in a pattern of racketeering activity involving forced labor and wire fraud, from which they knowingly or recklessly derived substantial financial benefits. The lawsuit was filed by six carriers and highlights their claim that C.H. Robinson and TQL have conspired with Illegal Carriers to funnel customer freight through non-compliant carriers for financial gain. One of the key players in the lawsuit, Super Ego Trucking, is not named as a defendant but is mentioned as an example of an \"Illegal Carrier network.\" The lawsuit alleges that C.H. Robinson and TQL have relied on their broker status to avoid registration as motor carriers with the Department of Transportation, allowing them to evade safety and reporting requirements. Furthermore, the lawsuit claims that drivers working for Super Ego and C.H. Robinson faced pressure to violate Hours of Service rules and were often enticed to join with fraudulent lease purchase plans. The plaintiffs' attorneys attribute the \"Illegal Carrier\" label to Super Ego and several other unnamed carriers, and cite a 60 Minutes report and a separate lawsuit against Super Ego as evidence of the company's questionable practices.",
  "summary": "A new lawsuit charges C.H. Robinson and TQO with RICO-prohibited actions. The post New lawsuit approach: accusing C.H. Robinson, TQL of RICO violations appeared first on FreightWaves .",
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  "coverage": {
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}