Montoya v CRST
If you drove for CRST as a contract driver in Phase 3 or Phase 4 of their training program between January 1, 2021 and March 31, 2024, you can get paid for sleeper berth time you weren't compensated for. You must file a claim form — nothing happens automatically.
Contract drivers who participated in Phase 3 (team-driving with a lead driver) or Phase 4 (team-driving with a co-driver) of CRST's Driver Training Program at any time between January 1, 2021 and March 31, 2024, who consent to join by submitting a valid and timely Claim Form (Sleeper Berth Only Collective). Payout: Minimum $12.72 per week worked; up to $542.63 for 10 months of driving. Claim deadline: September 27, 2024. Checked against the official settlement source by SettleSignal on June 16, 2026.
Who may qualify
You self-certify the basics when you file — the settlement administrator makes the final eligibility decision.
You may qualify if you were a contract driver in CRST's Driver Training Program in Phase 3 (team-driving with a lead driver) or Phase 4 (team-driving with a co-driver) at any point between January 1, 2021 and March 31, 2024. You must submit a Claim Form to participate.
Official eligibility wording (read the exact text)
Contract drivers who participated in Phase 3 (team-driving with a lead driver) or Phase 4 (team-driving with a co-driver) of CRST's Driver Training Program at any time between January 1, 2021 and March 31, 2024, who consent to join by submitting a valid and timely Claim Form (Sleeper Berth Only Collective).
This summary is based on available official settlement sources. The settlement administrator determines eligibility and payment approval.
New to the terms? Plain-English: claim deadline, proof of purchase, administrator, pro rata.
Proof requirements
Proof requirement is currently marked as Unknown.
Review the official claim form before submitting any information.
Important dates
How hard is this claim to file?
What the form asks
- Consent to Join — Sleeper Berth Only Collective — Your personal details and your consent to join the collective, entered through the Claim Form. (The Claim Form login is at https://www.crstsettlement.com/montoya-v-crst-consent-form-login/)
Watch out for
- The filing deadline was September 27, 2024. Miss it and you lose your right to any payment from this settlement.
- Half your payment counts as wages. Taxes will be withheld on that half and you'll get a W-2. The other half covers interest, penalties, and liquidated damages and comes with a 1099 instead. Talk to a tax advisor if you're not sure what that means for your situation.
- If you previously opted into the Federal Wage Claims Collective, the sleeper berth release applies to you even if you never submitted a Claim Form this time around.
- Unclaimed money doesn't go back to CRST. It gets redistributed to everyone who did file.
We prepare — you file on the official site yourself. This is not legal advice and is not an eligibility decision; the administrator and court decide.
How do I file a claim for this settlement?
This record no longer has an open public claim form — confirm the current status and any next steps on the official source.
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1Check that you worked as a contract driver in Phase 3 (team-driving with a lead driver) or Phase 4 (team-driving with a co-driver) of CRST's Driver Training Program at any point between January 1, 2021 and March 31, 2024.
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2Note that the claim deadline was September 27, 2024. That date has now passed.
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3If you submitted your Claim Form before September 27, 2024, your payment will be based on how many weeks you drove in Phase 3 and/or Phase 4 during the eligible period.
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4Questions about eligibility or payment status? Reach the Settlement Administrator at www.CRSTSettlement.com.
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Claim deadline
September 27, 2024
Verified Jun 16, 2026 · against the official settlement website
The deadline to file a claim is September 27, 2024.
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Eligibility summary
Contract drivers who participated in Phase 3 (team-driving with a lead driver) or Phase 4 (team-driving with a co-driver) of CRST's Driver Training Program at any time between January 1, 2021 and March 31, 2024, who consent to join by submitting a valid and timely Claim Form (Sleeper Berth Only Collective).
Verified Jun 16, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Estimated payout
Minimum $12.72 per week worked; up to $542.63 for 10 months of driving
Verified Jun 16, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Official claim URL
www.CRSTSettlement.com
Verified Jun 16, 2026 · against the official settlement website
Please visit www.CRSTSettlement.com for more information and/or to file a claim to participate in this lawsuit.
Common questions
Is the Montoya v CRST settlement legitimate?
Yes — the Montoya v CRST settlement is a real claims process that SettleSignal tracks from its official source. File only through the official settlement website (www.crstsettlement.com); a genuine settlement administrator never charges a fee to file. SettleSignal last checked this record against the official source on June 16, 2026. Always confirm the current details on the official site before filing.
Who may qualify for this settlement?
Contract drivers who participated in Phase 3 (team-driving with a lead driver) or Phase 4 (team-driving with a co-driver) of CRST's Driver Training Program at any time between January 1, 2021 and March 31, 2024, who consent to join by submitting a valid and timely Claim Form (Sleeper Berth Only Collective).
How much can I get from the Montoya v CRST settlement?
Minimum $12.72 per week worked; up to $542.63 for 10 months of driving. The exact amount you may receive is decided by the settlement administrator based on your valid claim and is not guaranteed; a total settlement-fund figure is shared among all eligible claimants, not paid to each person.
What is the claim deadline?
The claim deadline is September 27, 2024. Confirm the current deadline on the official settlement source before filing.
Where is the official Montoya v CRST claim form?
The official claim form is hosted by the settlement administrator. Use the 'Open official claim form' button on this page — never pay a fee to file.
What was CRST doing wrong?
The court found that CRST should have been counting all sleeper berth time beyond 8 hours a day as paid work time under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act, at least the federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour. CRST wasn't paying drivers for that time.
The claim deadline was September 27, 2024 — can I still file?
That deadline has passed. If you didn't file before September 27, 2024, you're no longer able to claim a payment from this settlement. You may still want to speak with an attorney about any remaining FLSA rights you have outside this settlement.
How is my payment calculated?
It's proportional to your weeks worked as a contract driver in Phase 3 and/or Phase 4 between January 1, 2021 and March 31, 2024. The more weeks you drove, the larger your share of the $550,000 set aside for this group.
Will my payment be taxed?
Yes, half of your payment is treated as wages and will be subject to tax withholding, reported on a W-2. The other half is compensation for interest, penalties, and liquidated damages, not subject to payroll withholding, and reported on a 1099. Talk to a tax advisor for your specific situation.
What rights do I give up by filing?
You release FLSA claims specifically related to sleeper berth non-compensation during the covered period (January 1, 2021 to March 31, 2024). You don't give up claims outside that period, claims from weeks you were classified as an independent contractor, or claims for hours not logged as sleeper berth.
Where to act
When you are ready, you open the official claim form yourself. SettleSignal does not file claims or determine eligibility.
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Disclaimer
SettleSignal summarizes publicly available settlement information and links to official settlement sources. We are not a law firm, do not provide legal advice, do not submit claims on your behalf, and do not determine eligibility or payout approval. You open the official claim form yourself. Only file a claim if the information you provide is accurate.