C.R. England Truckers Finalize $20 Million Wage, Breaks Deal

A federal judge in Utah signed off on a $20 million settlement between C.R. England Inc. and more than 12,800 truckers, resolving claims over the company’s for-profit training program, uncompensated sleeper-berth time, and missed breaks.

The truckers sued in 2016 under California labor and unfair competition law, alleging CRE induced them to enroll in its for-profit training program and obtain loans through the company to pay for it by promising them guaranteed full-time jobs upon completion. They also claimed CRE failed to pay them for time spent in their trucks’ sleeper berths and provide compliant meal and rest breaks.

Under ...