Reported 7 days ago
A truck driver received $30,000 from the federal government after being wrongfully terminated by Truestart Transport LLC for refusing to haul an oversized load without the necessary safety escort. The Department of Labor found that the company's actions violated federal law, as the driver was protected for insisting on safety compliance. The award included back pay, punitive, and compensatory damages, highlighting the importance of following safety regulations in the trucking industry.
Source: YAHOO