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4 Points Logistics, LLC
OOIDA remains confident in hurricane relief case
12.13.05
Truckers ask judge to intervene with broker's checks
12.08.05
OOIDA puts Florida on notice in hurricane case
11.16.05
OOIDA sues firms for reneging on hurricane deal
10.27.05
OOIDA Files Suit to Help Truckers Recover Payments After Firms Renege on Hurricane Relief Contracts
10.26.05
AAFAB, Inc.
Court rules in favor of OOIDA against AAFAB Inc., orders return of escrow funds
02.18.04
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Allied Holdings
OOIDA's court battles continue to erode the significance of compulsory arbitration clauses
11.04
Appeals court rules against Allied Holdings' compulsory arbitration clause in OOIDA class action suit
09.23.04
Truckers make headway in four major OOIDA lawsuits
04.24.04
OOIDA files class action against Allied Holdings; alleges violation of federal leasing regulations
06.19.03
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Allied Van Lines
Allied/North American offer $1.25 million settlement to owner-operators
05.06.08
Allied/North American offer $1.25 million settlement
05.02.08
OOIDA announces $8 million class-action settlement
05.02.07
OOIDA Announces $8 Million Class-Action Settlement
05.01.07
U.S. district court rules in favor of class certification in OOIDA suit against Allied Van Lines
05.31.05
Favorable opinions move existing cases along
10.04
Courts deliver favorable opinions for OOIDA in three class-action suits
07.26.04
OOIDA files class-action complaint against Allied Van Lines for violating the Truth-in-Leasing regulations
05.05.04
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Arctic/Comerica, Inc.
Appeals court upholds OOIDA in longstanding case involving Arctic
03.04.11
OOIDA lawsuit update
02.08
Federal judge orders Arctic Express to pay up
01.15.08
Truckers’ legal team prepares for contempt hearing Friday against Arctic
12.11.07
Arctic Express fails to pay; OOIDA seeks contempt ruling
04.20.07
Distribution of settlement funds to class members in OOIDA v. Arctic Express
02.06
Favorable opinions move existing cases along
10.2004
Courts deliver favorable opinions for OOIDA in three class-action suits
07.26.04
Arctic Express files Chapter 11 in face of further denials of motions by District Court
11.13.03
OOIDA vs. Arctic: Recent ruling seen as significant for truckers
07.29.03
OOIDA vs. Arctic: Recent ruling seen as significant for truckers
07.03
U.S. District Court grants OOIDA motion to dismiss Arctic counterclaims against absent class members
01.14.03
Arctic suffers significant setback in legal tangle with OOIDA
01.20.03
U.S. District Court grants OOIDA motion to dismiss Arctic counterclaims against absent class members
2003
U.S. District Court upholds class certification in OOIDA suit against Arctic Express; OOIDA to appeal ruling in case against Prime
03.01.02
U.S. District Court Certifies OOIDA Suit Against Arctic Express as Class Action, Approves OOIDA's Participation in the Class
09.10.01
U.S. District Court certifies OOIDA suit against Arctic Express as class action, approves OOIDA's participation in the class
09.11.01
U.S. District Court issues ruling against Arctic Express Inc. in cases brought by OOIDA
09.04.01
Prime Inc. and Arctic Express sue their former drivers
02.01
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Bridge Terminal Transport ("BTT")
OOIDA and Bridge Terminal Transport announce $6.25 million class action settlement
03.05.07
Immediate action from judge advances OOIDA case against BTT
02.17.06
Federal Judge Grants OOIDA Class Certification Against One of Country's Largest Container Haulers
02.07.06
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Bulkmatic Transport
Truckers, Bulkmatic Transport Co. reach settlement agreement
02.01.08
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Burlington
OOIDA goes after former Burlington executives: files class action suit over breach of fiduciary duties and misuse of escrow accounts
11.04.02
Burlington Motor Carriers files for voluntary reorganization under Chapter 11
07.09.02
Court grants OOIDA motion to intervene generally in Burlington bankruptcy
01.10.02
OOIDA continues to go after Burlington: Files suit in bankruptcy court demanding jury trial
01.08.02
Burlington Motor Carriers files for voluntary reorganization under Chapter 11
07.18.01
OOIDA Files Class Action Suit Against Burlington Carriers
03.27.01
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C.R. England
OOIDA v. C.R. England: more positive rulings from the court
06.14.11
Another favorable ruling for OOIDA in C.R. England lawsuit
04.14.11
OOIDA handed another favorable ruling in C.R. England case
04.13.11
OOIDA v. C.R. England
01.2011
OOIDA v. C. R. England
12.22.10
OOIDA v. C.R. England: Court overrules another CRE delay tactic
10.13.10
Another good ruling for OOIDA in C.R. England case
02.02.10
Court to C.R. England - again, what's good for the goose...
12.22.09
Latest move by Utah judge serves C.R. England a taste of its own medicine
07.09
Progressive decision from judge in OOIDA v. C.R. England
06.12.09
Judge rules against C.R. England, for truckers
01.09
Legal wheels keep on turnin'
06.08
OOIDA lawsuit update
02.08
C.R. England expects to finish escrow accounting soon
01.25.08
Judge rules in favor of drivers in C.R. England case
06.25.07
Court rules in favor of OOIDA on C.R. England violations of truth-in-leasing regulations
06.22.07
Lawsuit Update
11.06
Trial against C.R. England concludes
10.25.06
Truckers' case 'coming in well' against C.R. England
10.23.06
Truckers testify against C.R. England
10.18.06
C.R. England trial begins in federal court
10.16.06
Judges OK class actions for truckers in 2 cases
08.31.05
Favorable opinions move existing cases along
10.2004
Federal judge rules against C.R. England in OOIDA case
08.2004
Courts deliver favorable opinions for OOIDA in three class-action suits
07.26.04
Updates on OOIDA vs. C.R. England; OOIDA vs. Prime
04.2004
Owner-operators will get their day in court, says Utah judge
01.16.04
Court denies C.R. England motion for continuance in case brought by OOIDA; hearing on preliminary injunction to proceed as scheduled
07.11.02
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DAC/USIS Commercial Services
HireRight and USIS Commercial Services unite under HireRight brand
04.07.09
OOIDA seeks rehearing of DAC appeal
09.05.08
OOIDA leaders consider further action in DAC case
08.26.08
Truckers’ team argues DAC case before federal appeals panel
11.20.07
Truckers appeal in case against DAC Services
05.17.07
Lawsuit Update
11.06
OOIDA pursues appeal for truckers in DAC case
09.13.06
Truckers’ case against DAC in jury’s hands
09.05.06
Jury rules in favor of DAC Services
09.05.06
What instructions did the judge give the jury? Click here to find out
09.05.06
DAC case set to go to jury Tuesday
09.01.06
Judge narrows DAC case; truckers' team optimistic
08.31.06
Truckers' attorney grills DAC witnesses
08.30.06
Truckers rest case against DAC; defense begins
08.28.06
DAC employees say information isn't checked
08.25.06
Truckers take stand in DAC trial
08.24.06
When it comes to DAC, 'stuff happens'
08.23.06
Jury seated, testimony begins in DAC case
08.22.06
OOIDA vs. DAC
10.05
USIS in the mix
04.05
Federal contractor says it will use USIS/DAC in fingerprint-based checks
02.04.05
OOIDA files class action complaint against DAC
07.08.04
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DOT Cross Border Trucking Program Action
Truckers Outraged: U.S. & Mexico trucking agreement
03.03.11
U.S. truckers react to DOT's Mexican trucking proposal
01.06.11
Court dismisses cross-border trucking program lawsuit
04.20.09
OOIDA Asks for Court Ruling on Mexican Trucks
04.03.09
Independent Truckers Ask President to Suspend Plans for Mexican Trucks
03.27.09
Cross-border trucking program with Mexico
03.19.09
Independent Truckers Thankful Program to End
03.11.09
Senate considers cross-border program funding
03.02.09
House votes to end cross-border program with Mexico
09.10.08
Cross-border program extended despite opposition
08.04.08
Truckers applaud lawmakers for challenging cross border program
07.31.08
Head of DOT attempts to defend cross-border program
03.12.08
Pilot program not consistentwith NAFTA requirements
03.11.08
Transportation secretary reverts to economic fear mongering on cross-border trucking
03.10.08
DOT attempts defense of cross-border program
03.10.08
Cross-border program to be extended?
03.07.08
Today small business truckers show proof pilot program is unlawful
02.12.08
Truckers say DOT living in denial, still
11.21.07
Truckers say DOT inspection demo is illusion, not reality
10.17.07
OOIDA cross-border legal challenge advances
10.03.07
OOIDA legal action against DOT continues
09.21.07
Small business truckers thankful to Senate
09.11.07
Cross-border program funding in jeopardy in Senate
09.10.07
OOIDA takes legal action against DOT
09.07.07
Cross-border trucking a go; OOIDA files
09.07.07
OOIDA urges Senate to take action against Mexican trucks
09.06.07
Mexican trucks should remain there until proven safe, secure
08.29.07
Truckers say DOT deserves failing grade on safety and security of highways
06.20.07
DOT presses forward with cross-border program
06.08.07
Truckers thank Congress for Safe American Roads Act of 2007
05.15.07
Truckers’ calls to Congress result in delay of Mexican border pilot program
05.01.07
Protesters become plaintiffs against Mexican border pilot program
04.24.07
“No Go” for Mexico in NAFTA Trucking Safety Act of 2007
03.29.07
Put the brakes on bad border program immediately
03.26.07
Opening Border Risks Safety of American Motorists
02.23.07
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EOBRs
OOIDA challenges EOBR rulemaking process unveiled
01.13.11
OOIDA v. FMCSA
01.11
Senators push for EOBRs in all trucks
11.10
Truckers challenge EOBR regulation
10.22.10
OOIDA files brief in EOBR legal challenge
10.22.10
Truckers say EOBRs will not improve highway safety
09.30.10
Senators push for EOBRs in all trucks
09.29.10
Black boxes: OOIDA ups the ante
09.10
OOIDA to challenge EOBR rule in court
07.10
OOIDA takes ‘black box’ rule to court
06.04.10
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FFE Transportation, Inc.
Mayflower, FFE settle with truckers
11.08
Owner-Operators Demand Class Arbitration of Claims Against FFE Transportation Services Inc.
06.16.04
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Flying J Fuel Surcharge
Credit Card Surcharges at Flying J, Pilot Corporation
09.01
Tennessee Supreme Court schedules hearing on OOIDA's credit card case
02.01
What's with the Flying J surcharge?
05.00
OOIDA wins suit against Flying J and Pilot over credit card surcharges
03.00
RV owners get preferred status? What's that all about?
01.00
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FMCSA Driving Training
Driver training could require, well, driving
02.08
Feds propose 44 hours of behind-the-wheel training
12.26.07
Proposed driver training rule coming soon
08.22.07
House panel urges FMCSA to act on safety issues
06.14.06
Court orders FMCSA to rewrite training rule
02.06
Court tells FMCSA to produce a training rule that requires behind-the-wheel training
12.02.05
Court backs OOIDA's challenge of FMCSA driver training rule; tells FMCSA to produce a training rule that requires behind-the-wheel training
12.02.05
Federal Appeals Court hears arguments in driver-training case
09.14.05
FMCSA ‘missed the boat’ on driver training issue
07.05
OOIDA says FMCSA 'missed the boat' with driver training issue
06.07.05
OOIDA sues FMCSA because driver training regs don't require driving
04.27.05
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Gilbert Express, Inc.
New Jersey court approves $1 million settlement in OOIDA suit against Gilbert Express
08.28.02
Gilbert Express settles OOIDA class action paving way for emergence from bankruptcy
04.02.02
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Heartland Express
Court grants OOIDA class certification in lawsuit against Heartland Express
01.24.03
OOIDA files class action against Heartland Express: Alleges violation of federal leasing regulations
01.09.02
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Intrenet
OOIDA settles Intrenet suit for return of escrow funds
09.03
If your motor carrier goes bankrupt, do you know what happens to your escrow?
02.02
Court issues summary judgment in favor of OOIDA in Intrenet suit - declares escrow accounts are statutory trusts separate from bankruptcy estates.
01.14.02
OOIDA Files Claims in Intrenet Bankruptcy for Return of Owner-Operator Escrow Funds
04.02.01
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Landstar System, Inc.
Positive ruling in Landstar appeal could affect Swift case
11.08
Truckers log a win in Landstar case
10.08
Appeals Court says motor carriers must come clean
09.03.08
OOIDA lawsuit update
02.2008
Truckers’ attorney argues Landstar case in federal appeals court
01.16.08
Truckers’ team confident of appeal in Landstar case
11.21.07
OOIDA, truckers to file appeal in Landstar case
04.20.07
Judge sets trial date for Landstar case
12.05.06
Lawsuit Update
11.06
Attention: News Editors/News Directors
10.13.06
Judge agrees with truckers on key Landstar points
10.12.06
Court issues summary judgment on Landstar’s violations of truth-in-leasing regulations
10.10.06
OOIDA notifies 27,000 truckers in Landstar case
03.09.06
OOIDA gains class certification in CR England and Landstar court actions
08.31.05
Judges OK class actions for truckers in 2 cases
08.31.05
Judge allows OOIDA to assert additional claims against Landstar
03.29.05
OOIDA's Board approves class action suit against Landstar System Inc.
11.05.02
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Ledar Transport, Inc.
Paying the piper
02.10
OOIDA swoops down on Ledar again
12.14.09
OOIDA swoops in on Ledar Transport, seizes assets from KC carrier
12.31.08
OOIDA asks FMCSA to pull carrier's authority
12.05.07
Damages phase of Ledar trial set to begin in January 2006
02.22.05
OOIDA pierces corporate veil in case against Ledar; Court finds carrier and its officers liable to drivers for multiple violations of truth-in-leasing regulations
01.04.05
Federal judge rules for OOIDA on all counts in case against Ledar
01.03.05
OOIDA's case against Ledar in hands of judge
09.01.04
Court upholds four-year statute of limitations on OOIDA claims against Ledar Transport; strikes down carrier counterclaims
01.07.04
U.S. District Court grants class certification in OOIDA's second suit against Ledar Transport Inc.
04.10.02
Court finalizes payment of damages by Ledar Transport to owner-operators
12.13.01
Federal court rules in OOIDA's favor in Ledar case
10.09.01
U.S. Distric Court Continues to Rule in OOIDA's Favor in Case Against Ledar Transport
10.08.01
OOIDA, Ledar meet with court-appointed arbitrator
02.01
OOIDA prevails in landmark court ruling
12.00
Editor's page
12.00
OOIDA prevails in landmark court ruling
11.07.00
OOIDA sues Ledar Transport for more leasing violations
05.00
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Mayflower Transit
Mayflower, FFE settle with truckers
11.08
Former Mayflower owner-operators face June 30 deadline for filing claims
06.08
Truckers request March 2008 trial in federal case against Mayflower
11.07
Court grants OOIDA summary judgment against Mayflower Transit - rules that carrier violated truth-in-leasing regulations
10.14.02
U.S. District Court certifies class in two OOIDA lawsuits against Mayflower Transit
01.02
U.S. District Court upholds class certification for OOIDA, denies Mayflower Transit appeal
12.20.01
U.S. District Court certifies class in two OOIDA lawsuits against Mayflower Transit
11.15.01
Mayflower asks court to dismiss OOIDA complaints; U.S. District Judge says no
08.29.01
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Minnesota Out of Service Litigation
OOIDA v. Minnesota State Patrol
07.15.11
OOIDA v. Minnesota State Patrol: back before the judge
05.03.11
Court affirms finding: Minnesota State Patrol used deception
05.02.11
OOIDA v. MN State Patrol: remaining issues back to court
04.19.11
OOIDA v. Minnesota State Patrol: parties to meet March 15
02.15.11
Historical ruling on truckers’ Fourth Amendment rights
02.07.11
Minnesota fatigue program violated Fourth Amendment
01.28.11
OOIDA v. Minnesota State Patrol: decision forthcoming
12.30.10
OOIDA v. Minnesota State Patrol, no decision yet
12.16.10
Staying the MSP's fatigue enforcement program
11.03.10
Minnesota State Patrol starts fatigue enforcement again
11.02.10
To right a wrong. OOIDA v. Minnesota State Patrol: The trial
11.10
Trial highlights: House testimony
09.29.10
Trial highlights: Johnston testimony
09.28.10
O’Grady: Case is ‘meritorious’
09.22.10
OOIDA v. Minnesota State Patrol
(Final Day)
09.22.10
OOIDA v. Minnesota State Patrol
(Day Five Update)
09.21.10
OOIDA v. Minnesota Highway Patrol
(Day Five)
09.20.10
OOIDA v. Minnesota State Patrol
(Day Four)
09.17.10
OOIDA v. Minnesota State Patrol
(Day Three)
09.16.10
OOIDA v. Minnesota State Patrol
(Day Two)
09.15.10
OOIDA v. Minnesota State Patrol
(Day One)
09.14.10
Fatigue enforcement lawsuit kicks off in Minnesota
09.13.10
Expert witness from FMCSA excluded from fatigue trial
09.10.10
OOIDA vs. Minnesota State Patrol: Federal court hears motions
09.10
OOIDA vs. MN State Patrol: federal court hears motions
07.02.10
Truckers Amend Complaint Against Minnesota
09.11.09
Truckers File Lawsuit Against Fatigue Enforcement
05.14.09
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Minnesota Refund Litigation
OOIDA v. Minnesota State Patrol
07.18.11
UPDATE: OOIDA v. Minnesota State Patrol
01.11
Update: OOIDA appeals ‘Minnesota II’
09.27.10
Truckers seek refunds from Minnesota
11.20.09
OOIDA sues Minnesota over CMV enforcement
11.20.09
Minnesota enforced federal regs without authority
09.11.09
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New Prime, Inc.
Appeals court says OOIDA does not have to pay Prime's attorney fees
02.25.05
Appeals Court upholds OOIDA position on workers' comp issue in case against New Prime Inc.
04.09.04
OOIDA reviews options in case against Prime after court ruling
09.02.03
OOIDA pursues Prime in state court, includes corporate officers as defendants
01.17.03
OOIDA appeals recent rulings in case against Prime
08.29.02
Trial date set in OOIDA lawsuit against Prime
05.21.02
Appeals court declines to hear OOIDA appeal for class certification in case against Prime; case ready to proceed to trial
04.12.02
OOIDA files appeal for class certification in case against Prime
03.13.02
Court rejects Prime motion - upholds owner-operators rights to sue
01.04.02
Prime Case Up and Running
04.17.00
OOIDA wins appeal against Prime and Arctic
08.12.99
Issues and positions
08.99
OOIDA v. Prime
02.99
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North American Van Lines
Allied/North American offer $1.25 million settlement to owner-operators
05.06.08
Allied/North American offer $1.25 million settlement
05.02.08
OOIDA announces $8 million class-action settlement
05.02.07
OOIDA Announces $8 Million Class-Action Settlement
05.01.07
OOIDA files class action against North American Van Lines
03.25.05
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Rocor International, Inc.
Rocor becomes part of Prime fleet
10.25.02
Rocor files bankruptcy
08.12.02
Owner-operator lawsuits are producing results
07.00
Owner-operators file second class action against Rocor International, Inc.
05.00
Rocor update
04.99
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Supervalu, Inc.
Supervalu ruling expected this spring from appeals court
01.19.11
OOIDA v. Supervalu: truckers anticipate precedent-setting win
07.09
Truckers Reach Agreement with Supervalu
06.03.09
OOIDA anticipates precedent-setting win against Supervalu
06.01.09
Johnston: OOIDA in the courts
06.09
Stay tuned for SuperValu updates
11.08
Truckers granted class status on lumping coercion claim
03.18.08
Truckers' lumping case against SuperValu moves forward
12.01.06
OOIDA targets forced lumping with SuperValu case
11.15.06
Lawsuit Update
11.06
OOIDA files lumping suit against Supervalu
02.06
Supervalu acquires Albertson's grocery chain
01.24.06
OOIDA names Supervalu in lumping lawsuit
12.07.05
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Swift Transportation, Inc.
No disclosure of markup needed: Appeals court satisfied with Swift lease
03.18.11
Class certified in Swift lawsuit challenging driver pay practices
11.09.10
Lawsuits stacking up against Swift
02.05
Favorable opinions move existing cases along
10.04
Court resolves issues in OOIDA's favor in lawsuit against Swift
08.05.04
Court denies Swift Transportation motion to dismiss OOIDA lawsuit: reaffirms trucker's private right of action to sue carrier
10.18.02
Court denies Swift Transportation motion to dismiss OOIDA lawsuit: reaffirms trucker's private right of action to sue carrier
10.17.02
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Tennessee Public Service Commission
State of Tennessee finally pays court-ordered award
10.00
Judge says PSC's Bissell must pay OOIDA $600,000 in legal costs
10.98
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United Van Lines
Four-year statute of limitations upheld in OOIDA truth-in-leasing case
02.13.09