$2.95M CRST Expedited FLSA class action settlement

A $2.95 million CRST Expedited settlement resolves claims the trucking company violated the Fair Labor Standards Act.

The settlement benefits two collectives: the sleeper berth collective and the federal wage claims collective.

The sleeper berth collective includes drivers who participated as contract drivers in Phase 3 (team driving with a lead driver) or Phase 4 (team driving with a co-driver) of CRST’s driver training program between Jan. 1, 2021, and March 31, 2024.

The federal wage collective includes drivers who participated as contract drivers in Phase 3 or Phase 4 of CRST’s driver training program between Dec. 22, 2013, and Dec. 31, 2020, and who previously filed a valid and timely consent to join form with the lawsuit.

Plaintiffs in the lawsuit claim CRST Expedited violated FLSA by not counting all sleeper berth time in excess of eight hours a day as compensable working time. CRST attempted to appeal the court ruling on this issue, the First Circuit Court of Appeals denied it.

CRST is a transportation and logistics company.

The parties agreed to a $2.95 million judgment settlement to resolve the labor collective action lawsuit. From this settlement fund, $550,000 will be split amongst the sleeper berth collective and more than $1.5 million will be split amongst the federal wage claims collective.

Under the terms of the CRST Expedited settlement, drivers can receive cash payments based on their collective membership, the participation rate of their collective and the number of weeks they worked during the class periods. No payment estimates are available at this time.

For tax purposes, settlement payments will be considered half wages (subject to withholding and a W-2 tax form) while the other half will be considered other compensation (not subject to withholding and reported on a 1099 tax form). Drivers concerned about the tax implications of accepting payments may consult with an accountant or tax advisor regarding their situation.

The deadline for exclusion and objection is Sept. 27, 2024.

The final approval hearing for the settlement is scheduled for Oct. 18, 2024.

To receive CRST Expedited settlement benefits, collective members must submit a valid claim form by Sept. 27, 2024.

Who’s Eligible

Sleeper berth collective: Drivers who participated as contract drivers in Phase 3 (team driving with a lead driver) or Phase 4 (team driving with a co-driver) of CRST’s driver training program between Jan. 1, 2021, and March 31, 2024.

Federal wage collective: Drivers who participated as contract drivers in Phase 3 or Phase 4 of CRST’s driver training program between Dec. 22, 2013, and Dec. 31, 2020, and who previously filed a valid and timely consent to join form with the lawsuit.

Potential Award

Varies

Proof of Purchase

N/A

Claim Form

NOTE: If you do not qualify for this settlement do NOT file a claim.

Remember: you are submitting your claim under penalty of perjury. You are also harming other eligible Class Members by submitting a fraudulent claim. If you’re unsure if you qualify, please read the FAQ section of the Settlement Administrator’s website to ensure you meet all standards (Top Class Actions is not a Settlement Administrator). If you don’t qualify for this settlement, check out our database of other open class action settlements you may be eligible for.

Claim Form Deadline

09/27/2024

Case Name

Montoya v. CRST Expedited, et al., Case No. 1:16-cv-10095-PBS, in the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts

Final Hearing

10/18/2024

Settlement Website

CRSTSettlement.com

Claims Administrator

CRST Settlement Administrator
c/o Atticus Administration
PO Box 64053
St. Paul, MN 55164
CRSTSettlement@atticusadmin.com
800-214-9556

Class Counsel

Hillary Schwab
Rachel Smit
FAIR WORK PC

Defense Counsel

N/A