Trucking

Illinois Jury Delivers $6.05 Million Verdict in Landmark Trucking Accident Case

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CARBONDALE, Ill. — A jury has delivered a verdict of $6.05 million in a civil case stemming from a trucking accident that has drawn significant attention in southern Illinois. The case highlights both the legal ramifications of trucking negligence and the profound impact of such incidents on victims and their families. The lawsuit originated from a collision involving a commercial truck and another vehicle on a busy stretch of highway. Evidence presented during the trial indicated that the truck driver had been operating the vehicle unsafely, and potentially in violation of state regulations. Testimony from … Read more

Texas Trucking Firm Awarded $10 Million in Contract Dispute with El Rancho Supermercado

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A Dallas County jury has ruled that a Texas trucking company is entitled to nearly $10 million from El Rancho Supermercado and its shipping subsidiary due to breaches of contract following the grocery chain’s acquisition by a new ownership group. The jury’s decision comes after a legal battle centered around the obligations that arose from the contractual agreements made prior to the change in ownership. The trucking company argued that the breaches negatively impacted its operations and led to significant financial losses. The exact details of the contract and the breaches identified were not fully … Read more

Victory for Trucking: Coalition of States Successfully Overturns California’s Electric-Truck Mandates

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OKLAHOMA CITY (May 6, 2025) — Attorney General Gentner Drummond expressed his gratitude following a significant legal victory that has halted California’s Advanced Clean Fleets regulations. This move comes after a coalition of state attorneys general, led by Drummond, challenged the state’s controversial electric-truck mandates. The mandates would have required trucking companies nationwide to phase out internal-combustion engines for electric models, raising concerns about increased operational costs and potential supply chain disruptions. California officials have now agreed to repeal these mandates, acknowledging the implications for the commercial trucking sector and consumers alike. Drummond characterized the … Read more

Des Moines Trucking Firm Faces Lawsuit for Allegedly Firing Employee Due to Dreadlocks

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In Des Moines, Iowa, a former employee of a local trucking company has initiated a lawsuit alleging racial discrimination following his termination, which he claims was due to his hairstyle — specifically, his dreadlocks. This legal challenge surfaces amid growing scrutiny over workplace dress codes and grooming policies that may disproportionately affect people of color. The plaintiff, whose name has been withheld for privacy, worked for the Des Moines-based company for several years before his dismissal. According to the lawsuit filed, the decision to terminate his employment was made shortly after management implemented a new … Read more