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EEOC sues 2 trucking companies, alleging disability discrimination

Two trucking companies violated federal law by discriminating against people with disabilities, according to separate lawsuits filed by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).

Atlanta-based Pilot Freight Services fired its international manager because of his cancer diagnosis, alleges an EEOC lawsuit filed Friday.

Pilot Freight Services is a global transportation and logistics provider with 96 locations in North America, as well as operations in Europe and Asia. Pilot has an internal...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/eeoc-sues-trucking-companies-alleging-disability-discrimination

Two divisions of Covenant settle in big case by drivers alleging ‘no-hire’ conspiracy

Four companies now have settled a class-action lawsuit brought by a group of drivers who alleged uncompetitive behavior by eight companies in their recruiting activities.

The lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California has been referred to as an “anti-poaching” suit. But it actually targets what the four original plaintiffs say are industry practices that ultimately limit the movement of drivers among employers. What the drivers deem a conspiracy was specifically...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/two-divisions-of-covenant-settle-in-big-case-by-drivers-alleging-no-hire-conspiracy

FreightWaves Haul of Fame: Stevens Transport has done well for 40 years

A Stevens Transport tractor-trailer appears to be chasing a rainbow. (Photo: Jim Allen/FreightWaves)

Stevens Transport was founded by Steven L. Aaron in Dallas, Texas in 1980 in the wake of the deregulation of the trucking industry. Steven had just sold his first business endeavor, Stevens Food, a meatpacking business based in Paris, Texas. 

Though he did not have much knowledge about the transportation industry, Steven did know the meat industry and began to search for customers there. In a time when other trucking companies were going under, Stevens Transport flourished. In the company’s...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/freightwaves-haul-of-fame-stevens-transport-has-done-well-for-40-years

More carriers increasing driver pay

Driver pay on the rise

A couple of truckload carriers have raised driver pay heading into 2021. Beacon Transport announced Monday a 3-cents-per-mile pay increase for new drivers effective Jan. 1.

The La Vergne, Tennessee-based truckload carrier said the increase is one of the largest in its 20-year history and places pay for all new drivers at 50 cents per mile or higher.

“We’ve truly been blessed these past 20 years and there’s no doubt the success of our company is based on the consistent and committed work of our...

https://s29755.pcdn.co/news/more-carriers-increasing-driver-pay

C.R. England drivers could get a 25% pay increase

CR England announces driver pay increase

Citing a multimillion investment in its driver workforce, C.R. England announced that it has provided its over-the-road truck drivers with pay increases as much as 25%. The increases went into effect Dec. 1.

“We are very excited about this solo pay increase and are pleased to offer it at a time when professional truck drivers have been at the center of relief efforts related to the COVID crisis,” CEO Chad England said in a statement. “On average, we expect up to a 25% pay increase for eligible...

https://s29755.pcdn.co/news/cr-england-drivers-could-a-25-pay-increase

Stevens Transport raises driver pay

Stevens Transport announced an enhanced pay package Monday to “reward drivers for their hard work and dedication,” said President Clay Aaron.

“During the past year, our drivers have shown incredible commitment and fortitude. To show our gratitude and appreciation, we will be raising the pay for our drivers by as much as 14% in our over-the-road (OTR), dedicated, regional and team divisions,” Aaron said in a release. 

The pay raise for company drivers took effect Monday. Starting pay under the new...

https://s29755.pcdn.co/news/stevens-transport-raises-driver-pay

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