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Technology Biometric Privacy Class Action Against Universal Logistics Expands to Include All Workers at Illinois Facility
A biometric privacy lawsuit against Universal Logistics subsidiary Universal Intermodal Services has been granted class action status. The case alleges violations of Illinois' Biometric Privacy Act (BIPA) through the use of fingerprint scanners without proper consent. The class now includes not only Universal employees but also workers from a sister company and third-party staffing agencies.
Logistics Box Truck Drivers: The Real Safety Risk in US Freight
An analysis of FMCSA roadside inspection data reveals that box truck drivers are nearly twice as likely to be placed out of service as tractor-trailer drivers, with driver fitness and substance abuse violations far higher. The root cause is a regulatory loophole: trucks under 26,001 lbs require no CDL and no drug testing, leading to a less-qualified driver pool even as equipment itself is as safe as big rigs.