Jill DunnBusinessFleet conglomerate XPO ordered to pay $1M to another set of drivers in classification caseA federal court has upheld the California Labor Commissioner’s total award of $958,660 to five XPO Cartage truckers misclassified as independent contractors, while the company is appealing April’s similar but separate ruling regarding four owner-operators.June 12, 2017BusinessCarrier challenges assertion it owes $6M for stolen load of pharmaceuticalsSouthern Refrigerated Transport, a subsidiary of Covenant Transportation, plans to ask the courts to reconsider a recent order that could put the carrier on the hook for a nearly $6 million claim against a stolen load of pharmaceuticals.May 30, 2017BusinessTruckers land $855k payout from carrier for non-driving tasksXPO Logistics is appealing a California’s agency’s award totaling $855,286 to four truckers for wage law violations, including under a 2016 state law mandating compensating “nonproductive time.”May 4, 2017Business1,300 truckers could see payout in Central Refrigerated classification caseThis summer, 1,300 Central Refrigerated Service truckers anticipate a damages determination by the arbitrator who concluded they had been misclassified as independent contractors by the carrier, who’s owned by Swift Transportation.April 21, 2017BusinessWith support of trucking orgs, Congress again floats reforms to transportation workers ID programTrucking organizations are pleased Congress is considering a measure to let truckers with Transportation Worker’s Identification Credentials receive hazardous materials endorsements without additional background checks.April 18, 2017BusinessAppeals court rules in favor of trucker who sued CRST over sexual harassmentTrucker Robin Anderson said she was sexually harassed by her male co-driver and that CRST did nothing to address her concerns. CRST says it did take action after Anderson’s claims to remedy the situation. Anderson also claims CRST stopped giving her loads out of retaliation.April 5, 2017BusinessLawsuit encompassing up to 80,000 truckers to proceed after state Supreme Court rulingA ruling by the Arizona Supreme Court allows the 80,000-member class to pursue allegations that the carrier shorted them wages by paying for shortest distance miles rather than actual miles driven.February 22, 2017BusinessAs Congress eyes NAFTA rework, FMCSA policy granting Mexican carriers’ authority goes to courtCross-border trucking with Mexico saw action in Congress last week, and it is set to see action next month in court, as a federal court is slated to hear arguments March 15 against a 2014 FMCSA policy allowing Mexican carriers to apply for long-haul operating authority in the U.S.February 21, 2017BusinessWerner drivers lose court bid for pay for sleeper berth timeThe court had previously ruled participants in Drivers Management, Werner’s training and orientation program, were entitled to pay for spending more than eight out of 24 hours in the sleeper berth. A new ruling, however, dismisses that order.February 10, 2017BusinessCourt ruling allows thousands of owner-operators to join suit against C.R. EnglandC.R. England plans to appeal a federal judge’s class certification of a case alleging fraud. Plaintiffs argue the carrier misinformed them about a truck lease and independent contractor program.February 3, 2017Previous PagePage 3 of 38Next PageTop StoriesBusinessHigh-dollar freight means high cost consideration: Heavy and oversize haulingThere is a lot of nuance to the heavy-haul/oversize trucking niche. Equipment is more expensive, insurance requirements are higher, permitting and pilot cars add operational costs and much more. Are the rates worth the hassle?Custom RigsHarlan Martin and 'Barney,' the purple 2023 Pete 389 with custom air ride, more modsRegulationsDOT calls out 'despicable' state failures on ELP, CDL rules after deadly crashOverdrive ExtraProper pressure -- key for tire, driver longevity and owner-ops' bottom linesFeatured SponsorGarmin Dash Cams - Powerful & Discreet - Capture every detail with Garmin Clarity HDR optics, premium HD, and wide 140 degree view.
