Logistics Employees File Overtime Lawsuit Against Trident Transport

A collective action lawsuit filed against Trident Transport, LLC alleges the logistics company systematically misclassified Account Managers, Sales Managers, Business Development Representatives, Carrier Sales Representatives, and Capacity Sales Representatives as exempt from overtime pay. The lawsuit, filed on September 12, 2025, seeks unpaid overtime compensation for employees who worked more than 40 hours per week without proper compensation during the past three years.

The case, titled Dennis v. Trident Transport LLC, Case No. 1:25-cv-00297 in the Eastern District of Tennessee, aims to proceed as a collective action under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act. This legal approach could potentially include logistics workers employed by Trident Transport anywhere in the United States who held these positions within the three-year period preceding the lawsuit.

According to the complaint, Trident Transport failed to pay overtime premiums to these employees despite their working hours exceeding the standard 40-hour workweek. The lawsuit seeks not only backpay for unpaid overtime but also double damages for affected workers, representing a significant potential financial impact for both the employees and the company.

Michele R. Fisher, one of the attorneys representing the workers, emphasized the demanding nature of logistics work, stating that the job requires long and varied hours to meet customer needs. Fisher asserted that the employees were improperly classified as exempt from overtime pay requirements and deserve additional compensation for their overtime work.

The legal representation for the plaintiffs includes attorneys from Nichols Kaster, PLLP, a firm with offices in Minneapolis, Minnesota and San Francisco, California. The firm has dedicated over 50 years to representing clients in individual and class action matters and recently received a First Tier ranking on the 2026 Best Law Firms List in Minneapolis for Litigation-Labor and Employment by U.S. News-Best Lawyers® "Best Law Firms."

Additional information about the case is available at https://www.nka.com/tridentcase. The outcome of this lawsuit could have broader implications for the logistics industry, where overtime classification issues have been increasingly scrutinized. Similar cases in recent years have resulted in substantial settlements and have prompted many companies to reevaluate their employee classification practices.

For workers in the logistics sector, this case highlights the importance of proper classification and compensation for overtime work. The lawsuit serves as a reminder that even in demanding industries where long hours are common, employers must comply with federal wage and hour laws. The resolution of this case could establish important precedents for how sales and account management positions are classified within the transportation and logistics industry nationwide.