EEOC Sues Texas Trucking Company, Says Insurance Age Limits Illegally Screened Out Older Drivers

The EEOC has sued Texas trucking company Trancasa USA, alleging the carrier refused to hire older truck drivers because its liability insurance policy excluded drivers over 65 and imposed tougher driving-record requirements on applicants over 60. The federal lawsuit could have implications for motor carriers relying on insurer age restrictions when hiring drivers.

Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks DHS From Obtaining 17 Million Commercial Driver Records

A federal judge has temporarily blocked DHS from obtaining approximately 17 million commercial-driver records from the CDLIS database while a multistate legal challenge moves forward.