Swift Says Its Truckers Are Exempt From Washington OT Law

By Ben Adlin · March 17, 2026, 7:39 PM EDT

Trucking firm Swift Transportation urged a Washington federal court to reject a drivers' class action accusing the company of shorting them on overtime pay, arguing that drivers are exempt from Washington...

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Documents

Response

Case Information

Case Title

Carlson v. Swift Transportation Co. of Arizona, LLC et al

Case Number

Court

Washington Western

Nature of Suit

Labor: Other

Date Filed

August 10, 2023

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