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(7 articles)New Jersey Misclassification Win Signals Stricter Drayage Rules
A landmark settlement in New Jersey against STG Logistics represents the first successful lawsuit under the state's 2021 misclassification statute, signaling a major shift in how regulators and courts
STG Logistics Settles $2.2M Drayage Driver Misclassification Case
STG Logistics has resolved a worker misclassification case with New Jersey state agencies, resulting in a $2.2 million payout to affected drayage drivers, with an additional $555,000 directed to state
Supreme Court Flowers Foods Ruling Reshapes Last-Mile Labor
The Supreme Court's fourth consecutive decision favoring workers in transportation FAA exemption cases has significant implications for last-mile logistics operations. The Flowers Foods v. Brock case,
C.H. Robinson $600M Verdict Threatens Brokerage Business Model
C.H. Robinson faces a $600 million nuclear verdict from Dallas County that extends far beyond the dollar amount, with potential structural implications for the entire freight brokerage industry. The j
Risinger Brothers class action certification sets precedent for driver misclassification
A U.S. District Court in Illinois has granted class action status to a lawsuit against carrier Risinger Brothers Transfer Inc., significantly expanding the scope of a dispute over whether the company
Texas Court Blocks Shipper Liability in Home Depot Case
In a significant decision for shippers and brokers, the Texas Supreme Court rejected attempts to hold Home Depot liable for a fatal traffic accident caused by a Werner Enterprises driver, establishing
New Jersey Tightens Independent Contractor Rules for Truckers
New Jersey's Department of Labor has finalized revisions to its independent contractor (IC) classification rule, creating a stringent ABC test that will significantly impact the trucking and logistics