Equal Employment Opportunity Commission v. Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.

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Case Number:

2:11-cv-02153

Court:

Arkansas Western

Nature of Suit:

Civil Rights: Jobs

Judge:

Jimm Larry Hendren

Firms

Companies

Old Dominion Freight Line Inc.

Government Agencies

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

Sectors & Industries:

Services
- Trucking

June 24, 2013
Judge Says Old Dominion Ban On Alcoholic Truckers Illegal

An Arkansas federal judge ruled on Monday that the shipping company Old Dominion Freight Line Inc.'s policy of refusing to allow alcoholic drivers behind the wheels of its trucks under any circumstances, even if they undergo treatment, is unlawful.
April 24, 2012
EEOC Ordered To Clarify Claims In Alcoholic Trucker Suit

An Arkansas federal judge on Monday declined to toss a discrimination suit brought by the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment Commission on behalf of a former Old Dominion Freight Line Inc. driver who was barred from driving for being an alcoholic, finding the EEOC should clarify its complaint instead.
August 16, 2011
EEOC Sues Old Dominion Over Alcoholic Driver Policy

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission sued Old Dominion Freight Line Inc. in Arkansas on Tuesday, alleging the shipping company's policy of barring admitted alcoholics from truck driver jobs violates federal disability law.