March 20, 2023
A class of 1,000 truck drivers asked a California federal judge to approve a $4.69 million deal in their class action alleging a trucking company didn't pay them for time sleeping on the road and watching over cargo after reaching a settlement midway through trial.
February 14, 2023
A class of 1,000 truck drivers settled midtrial their California federal court suit accusing a trucking company of not paying them for the time they spent sleeping on the road and taking care of cargo, ending a dispute that started eight years ago.
February 08, 2023
An attorney for a certified class of about 1,000 truck drivers told a jury Wednesday during opening statements of a California federal trial that U.S. Xpress Enterprises Inc., routinely shorted the pay of "supply chain heroes," while a USX attorney insisted drivers were fully paid for their work.
August 05, 2022
A trucking company and drivers who allege they're owed wages told a California federal judge that certain evidence shouldn't be used at the September trial, saying it either won't be useful or is based on issues the court already resolved.
July 25, 2022
A California federal judge signaled that he will not dismiss a trucker's claim brought under his wage and hour class action alleging his employer violated unfair competition law, ruling that the trucker can obtain a remedy under the law and California's labor code simultaneously.
June 05, 2020
A California federal judge indicated Thursday that U.S. Xpress Enterprises Inc. must still face a pared down certified class action alleging it shorted truck drivers on minimum wages, saying there's enough proof that at least some drivers should've been paid for "off-duty" time.
January 28, 2020
Motor carrier U.S. Xpress Enterprises Inc. urged a California federal judge Monday to decertify a class action alleging it shorted truck drivers on minimum wage, as the lead plaintiff continued to insist he has enough proof to advance toward trial.
May 06, 2019
A California federal judge trimmed a certified class action alleging U.S. Xpress Enterprises Inc. denied truck drivers proper wages and meal and rest breaks, saying the U.S. Department of Transportation recently determined that federal regulations trump California's meal and rest break rules.