Trident Transport Faces Overtime Lawsuit Over Employee Misclassification

Account and sales managers at Trident Transport, LLC have initiated legal action against the logistics company, alleging systematic misclassification of employees to avoid paying overtime compensation. The lawsuit, filed on September 12, 2025, claims the company improperly classified numerous positions as exempt from overtime requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

The case seeks to represent Account Managers, Sales Managers, Business Development Representatives, Carrier Sales Representatives, and Capacity Sales Representatives employed by Trident Transport anywhere in the United States within the past three years. According to the complaint, these employees regularly worked more than 40 hours per week without receiving overtime premium pay as required by federal law.

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

The lawsuit seeks to proceed as a collective action under the Fair Labor Standards Act, which could potentially include hundreds of current and former Trident Transport employees across the country. The complaint requests overtime backpay and double damages for affected workers, highlighting the significant financial implications for both employees and the company.

The case, titled Dennis v. Trident Transport LLC, Case No. 1:25-cv-00297, is proceeding in the Eastern District of Tennessee. Additional information about the case is available at https://www.nka.com/tridentcase.

This legal action comes at a time when employee classification practices in the logistics and transportation industry face increased scrutiny. The outcome could set important precedents for how companies in the rapidly growing logistics sector classify and compensate their sales and account management staff.

Nichols Kaster, PLLP, the firm representing the plaintiffs, has dedicated over 50 years to fighting for clients in individual and class action matters. The firm 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."

The lawsuit underscores ongoing concerns about wage practices in the logistics industry, where long hours are often required to coordinate freight movements and maintain customer relationships. As companies face increasing pressure to control costs in competitive markets, proper employee classification remains a critical compliance issue with substantial financial consequences for both workers and employers.