Analysis of Alleged Worker Misclassification In the Trucking Industry

Cirque Analytics was retained by CRST, a long-haul trucking company, in a class action matter relating to alleged misclassification of drivers as independent contractors and alleged failure to pay required minimum wages.

Cirque Analytics Senior Vice President Dr. Chen Song was retained as a testifying expert, while Dr. Eric Matolo and Erick Delgado managed the data analysis. Dr. Song submitted a rebuttal damages report and testified at federal court in November 2024. Cirque Analytics also assisted the client during the discovery phase by preparing uniform databases for production, including electronic driver logs, driver trip sheets, dispatch data, and driver compensation data.

The court agreed 100% with Dr. Song’s conclusion on the leasing regulations damages, stating “To the extent plaintiffs have maintained their objection to the admission of Dr. Song’s testimony and opinion, it is overruled. The Court finds based on Dr. Song’s education and experience, she was eminently qualified to render an opinion in this case. The Court found her opinion solidly based on sufficient reliable data, and that her methodology was sound and her opinion trustworthy. Indeed, Dr. Song was able to easily describe her methodology at each stage, explain the reasoning behind her choice of methodology, and the reasons for her opinion. The Court found Dr. Song’s testimony credible and her opinion trustworthy. The Court gives great weight to Dr. Song’s expert opinions as to damages.”