Tag: Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

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Driver to receive $22,500 from fleet after paying fee for service dog to ride
The lawsuit, filed by EEOC on Aug. 20, alleged that Transport America violated the Americans with Disabilities Act by requiring a trucker pay a fee to have a service dog in his truck, even though the dog was required as a “reasonable accommodation” for the driver’s anxiety.
October 7, 2019
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CRST to pay driver $47,500 as part of lawsuit settlement
According to an EEOC press release, CRST agreed to pay back pay and compensatory damages to trucker Leon Laferriere, a Navy veteran who applied for a job but was turned down because he used a service dog to assist with post-traumatic stress disorder.
March 12, 2019
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CRST wins $4.7 million award against EEOC
A federal judge has ordered the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to pay CRST Van Expedited nearly $4.7 million.
August 8, 2013
The EEOC stated it is “considering next steps” with regard to the case.
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Cross border program starts, EEOC files suit against carriers, agency urges CSA driver ratings, Icahn buys a percentage of Navistar and more industry news items are featured.
November 1, 2011
The cross-border pilot trucking program with Mexico is officially under way after the initial Mexican carrier received approval to operate in the United States.
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EEOC sues trucking firms
Among the commission’s filings are lawsuits against Sutter Transfer Service, Stevens Transport and Joe Ryan Trucking.
October 6, 2011
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EEOC files discrimination suit against Prime
Commission has sued Prime Inc. over allegations the carrier discriminated against female driver applicants.
September 23, 2011
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EEOC sues Old Dominion
The commission charged the hauler violated Americans with Disabilities Act compliance after it fired a trucker who reported he had abused alcohol.
September 1, 2011
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IdleAire pulls the plug, truckers urge hours flexibility, intermodal transport gained market share against trucks, EPA revises its 2010 engine emission guidance and more are issues covered.
March 1, 2010
Long-term financial problems, followed by a weak freight market and unseasonably warm temperatures, forced IdleAire to shut down Jan. 29.
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CRST awarded $4.5M fees in sexual harassment suit
The EEOC filed suit against CRST alleging the carrier had engaged in tolerating sexual harassment of its female drivers.
February 12, 2010
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