In brief:

The Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act of 1994 (FAAAA), 49 U.S.C. § 14501(c)(1) preempts state laws and common law causes of action that are “related to a price, route, or service” of a motor carrier, broker, or freight forwarder with respect to the transportation of property. Courts have repeatedly held that state tort claims can qualify as a “law … having the force and effect of law” and therefore be preempted