Logistics Workers File Overtime Lawsuit Against Trident Transport

A group of logistics employees has filed legal action against Trident Transport, LLC, alleging the company failed to pay overtime wages to account managers, sales managers, and sales representatives. The lawsuit, filed on September 12, 2025, claims the Tennessee-based logistics company misclassified these workers as exempt from overtime requirements under federal law.

The complaint seeks unpaid overtime compensation for employees who worked more than 40 hours per week during the past three years. The case specifically names Account Managers, Sales Managers, Business Development Representatives, Carrier Sales Representatives, and Capacity Sales Representatives as affected positions. The legal action aims to proceed as a collective action under the Fair Labor Standards Act, potentially involving workers from across the United States.

Michele R. Fisher, an attorney representing the workers, emphasized the demanding nature of logistics work. "Working in logistics is a demanding job that requires long and varied hours to meet customer needs," Fisher stated. "We believe that these employees were misclassified as exempt from overtime pay and are owed additional pay for their overtime worked."

The lawsuit alleges that Trident Transport violated federal wage laws by not paying time-and-a-half for hours worked beyond 40 per week. The complaint seeks both backpay for unpaid overtime and liquidated damages, which could double the amount owed to affected workers. The case is formally titled Dennis v. Trident Transport LLC, Case No. 1:25-cv-00297, filed in the Eastern District of Tennessee.

This legal action highlights ongoing concerns about employee classification in the logistics and transportation industry. Proper classification of exempt versus non-exempt employees remains a critical issue for companies that employ sales and account management staff. The outcome of this case could establish important precedents for how logistics companies classify and compensate their sales and account management personnel nationwide.

Workers seeking information about the case can visit https://www.nka.com/tridentcase for additional details. The plaintiffs are represented by attorneys Michele R. Fisher and Alexandra M. Robinson of Nichols Kaster, PLLP, a firm with offices in Minneapolis and San Francisco that specializes in employment litigation.

The lawsuit comes at a time when wage and hour compliance remains a significant concern for employers in the transportation sector. Misclassification cases can result in substantial financial liability for companies and create uncertainty for workers about their compensation rights. The case against Trident Transport serves as a reminder to logistics companies about the importance of properly classifying employees and complying with federal overtime requirements.