On September 12, 2025, an Account/Sales Manager filed an overtime lawsuit against Trident Transport, LLC (“Trident”). The named plaintiff asserts individual claims and claims on behalf of other similarly situated Account Managers, Sales Managers, Business Development Representatives, Carrier Sales Representatives, and Capacity Sales Representatives. The Complaint alleges that Trident misclassified them as exempt from overtime pay.
The lawsuit is brought as a proposed collective action under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) seeking to recover unpaid overtime wages for hours worked over 40 in a workweek, liquidated (double) damages, and other relief permitted by law.
This case is entitled Dennis v. Trident Transport, LLC Case No. 1:25-cv-00297 (Eastern District of Tennesse).
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Is this a class action? What does that mean?
This case is being pursued as a potential collective action under federal law. While the procedures and terminology for class and collective actions differ, the underlying principle is the same: they allow one or more people to bring claims on behalf of themselves and others with similar claims. To move forward as a group, the Court must first grant certification of the claims. The legal team will file a motion to request that the Court approve certification.
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Am I eligible?
You may be eligible to claim unpaid overtime wages for any hours worked over 40 in a workweek if you worked as an Account Manager, Sales Manager, Business Development Representative, Carrier Sales Representative, Capacity Sales Representative, or held a similar role at any time during the past three years.
To participate in the case, you must submit a signed consent form.
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Which locations are included?
This case seeks to include Account Managers, Sales Managers, Business Development Representatives, Carrier Sales Representatives, Capacity Sales Representatives, and similar roles at Trident’s locations across the country.
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What time frame does this cover?
There are legal time limits—called statutes of limitations—that affect how far back you can recover unpaid overtime wages.
Under federal law, you may be able to recover overtime pay for up to two years from the date your consent form is filed with the Court. If it’s proven that the employer willfully violated the law, that period may be extended to three years. To protect your rights and maximize your recovery, it’s important to act promptly.
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Do I have to pay anything?
The case is being handled on a contingency fee basis, which means our legal team only gets paid if the lawsuit is successful—either through a settlement, award, or final judgment. Any legal fees will come directly from that recovery, not out of your pocket.
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How do I prove I worked overtime?
If you have records of the hours you worked, please hold onto and preserve them until we ask for them. However, you do not need to have time records to make a claim for unpaid overtime.
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How do I prove I worked overtime?
If you have records of the hours you worked, please hold onto and preserve them until we ask for them. However, you do not need to have time records to make a claim for unpaid overtime.
If the employer did not maintain accurate records, most courts allow workers to provide a good-faith estimate of the hours they worked. As part of this lawsuit, we will also request any data or records that may show your time worked.
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What about retaliation?
It is illegal for an employer to retaliate against any employee for joining or participating in a lawsuit to recover unpaid wages.
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How long with this case take?
The timeline for a lawsuit like this can vary, but cases involving unpaid overtime typically take between one and three years. Factors such as court scheduling, legal motions, and settlement discussions can all affect the duration.
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Is there money available now?
No—this is an active, pending lawsuit. At this time there is no money available and joining the case does not guarantee that you will receive compensation. Any recovery will depend on the outcome of the lawsuit, whether through settlement, award, or final judgment.
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How can I help?
If you know anyone who worked as an Account Manager, Sales Manager, Business Development Representative, Carrier Sales Representative, Capacity Sales Representative, or in a similar role—and may be interested in making a claim for unpaid overtime—feel free to share this website with them. They can join by submitting a consent form.
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How do I learn more?
To learn more, feel free to contact the case clerk, Theo Hoyer, at 612-256-3275 or thoyer@nka.com.
A member of our team will be in touch shortly to confirm your contact details or address questions you may have.