We are investigating a potential class action lawsuit against trucking companies for allegedly underpaying their drivers. Many truck drivers work pursuant to an employment contract that calls for them to be based on the number of miles that they actually drive. Certain other benefits also accrue based on these “actual” mileage figures.
We are investigating whether certain trucking companies may be systematically shortchanging their drivers by calculating these mileage figures in an arbitrary and inaccurate manner, such as by reference to the Household Mover’s Guide and other mileage charts. It has been reported that certain publications may be used by some trucking companies measure mileage between cities based on arbitrarily designated physical locations, rather than based on the actual distance to a delivery location. As a result, certain trucking companies may be systematically underpaying their drivers.
We are investigating whether calculating the mileage figures in a manner other than by reference to the “actual” miles driven amounts to a breach of the uniform employment contract with the trucking company. If you know of a truck driver who may have been under-compensated based on improper mileage calculations by their employer, please do no hesitate to call the Levensten Law Firm.
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