Drivers may be owed compensation for unpaid overtime and wage violations.
Drivers who worked overtime hours without receiving time-and-a-half pay may qualify to take legal action.
What to know about the unpaid overtime lawsuitinvestigation for Washington truck drivers
- Core Issue: Some Washington-based trucking companies, food distributors, construction suppliers, beverage companies, warehouses, large retailers, and other employers may have failed to pay truck drivers overtime wages as required under Washington wage and hour law.
- Who it Affects: This issue may affect truck drivers who worked in Washington state, worked more than 40 hours in a workweek, and were not paid overtime wages for those additional hours — including drivers paid by the mile, by the load, or on a commission basis.
- Legal Status: Attorneys are actively investigating claims.
- Harm/Impact: Truck drivers may have lost substantial compensation due to unpaid overtime wages.
- Take Action: If you are a truck driver who drove in Washington state and worked more than 40 hours per week without overtime pay, complete the form on this page to see if you qualify.
Your overtime rights under Washington law
Under federal law, most interstate truck drivers are exempt from overtime pay requirements. However, Washington state has unique labor laws that may entitle many truck drivers to overtime wages.
Under Washington law, qualifying truck drivers may have the right to:
- Receive overtime wages at one-and-one-half times their regular rate of pay for hours worked over 40 in a workweek
- Recover overtime pay for qualifying hours worked both inside and outside Washington state while working for a Washington-based company
- Seek overtime compensation even if they are paid by the mile, by the load, or on a commission basis
- Recover double damages if a court finds the company willfully violated Washington labor laws
What is the unpaid overtime lawsuit investigation for Washington truck drivers?
Attorneys are investigating whether some companies violated Washington labor law by failing to pay truck drivers proper overtime wages.
The claims being investigated include allegations that:
- Companies failed to pay time-and-a-half when drivers worked more than 40 hours in a week
- Drivers were denied overtime regardless of whether they were paid by the mile, by the load, hourly, on commission or at a flat daily or weekly rate
- Some drivers may have been misclassified as independent contractors to avoid overtime requirements
- Employers failed to count all hours worked — including out-of-state driving hours — when calculating overtime pay
- Drivers were not informed of their legal rights to overtime pay
Truck drivers who were not properly paid for all hours may be entitled to recover unpaid wages, overtime compensation and other damages through an unpaid overtime lawsuit.
Who qualifies for the unpaid overtime lawsuit investigation for Washington truck drivers?
You may qualify for the unpaid overtime lawsuit investigation if the following apply:
- You worked as a truck driver in Washington state within the last three years
- You worked for a company for at least three months
- You regularly worked more than 40 hours per week
- You were paid by the mile, by the load, hourly, on commission or at a flat daily or weekly rate
- You were not paid overtime wages or time-and-a-half for hours worked over 40 in a workweek
Time limits may apply. Do not wait to check whether you may qualify.
Legally reviewed by: Scott B. Seymann
Compliance Attorney, LegaFi Law LLC
The law firms responsible for the content of this page are LegaFi Law LLC (an Arizona law firm), 888-4-LegaFi, www.legafi.com and its co-counsel law firm partners.
Case updates
Legal status as of May 2026
- Attorneys are actively investigating Washington labor law claims involving Washington truck drivers who worked more than 40 hours per week and may not have received proper overtime pay.
This page was last reviewed and updated in May 2026 to reflect the latest case developments.
You may still qualify for an unpaid overtime claim
Many truck drivers assume they do not qualify for an unpaid overtime claim, even when they may be owed significant back wages.
Common concerns include:
- Fear of being fired or retaliated against for speaking up about unpaid wages
- Believing a contract or pay agreement prevents them from seeking overtime pay
- Being told they are an independent contractor instead of an employee
- Assuming the amount of unpaid overtime is too small to pursue
However, Washington labor law may still allow drivers to recover unpaid overtime wages in these situations. In some cases, truck drivers may be able to recover unpaid wages covering up to 3 years of work.
Additionally, Washington wage and hour laws generally protect workers by prohibiting employers from firing or retaliating against employees who ask about unpaid wages or file a wage claim.
If you are unsure whether you qualify for a wage and hour claim, complete the form on this page to learn more about your legal rights and options.
Fill out the form on this page to see if you qualify for a free case evaluation.
After you fill out the form, an attorney(s) or their agent(s) may contact you to discuss your legal rights.
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