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.
Minimum $12.72 per week worked; up to $542.63 for 10 months of driving
Your payment is based on how many weeks you worked in Phase 3 and/or Phase 4 during the covered period. At an opt-in rate of roughly 27.5%, the floor is $12.72 per week worked, with a maximum of $542.63 for someone who completed 10 months of driving. Unclaimed funds get redistributed to those who do file, so the more people who sit out, the more you could receive.
Official site: www.crstsettlement.com
Who may qualify
You 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
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.
Important dates
- Claim deadline
- September 27, 2024 (closed)
Proof requirements
Proof requirement is currently marked as Unknown.
Review the official claim form before submitting any information.
What you need
Submit a Claim Form at CRSTSettlement.com by September 27, 2024. No specific documents are listed as required, but you should have your CRST driver information handy. Contact the Settlement Administrator at 1-800-214-9556 if you have questions.
How to file this claim
- Check 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.
- Note that the claim deadline was September 27, 2024. That date has now passed.
- If 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.
- Questions about eligibility or payment status? Reach the Settlement Administrator at www.CRSTSettlement.com.
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.
- Confirm you are within the eligible group described in the official notice — the settlement administrator determines eligibility.
- Gather any documents the official form asks for — this settlement marks proof as Unknown.
- Open the official claim form or settlement website.
- Submit accurate information through the official settlement administrator or government source before September 27, 2024.
- Save your confirmation number if one is provided, then watch the payment status for distribution updates.
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How we verified this record
- Claim deadline the official settlement website · Jun 16, 2026
- Payout details the official settlement website · Jun 16, 2026
- Eligibility the official settlement website · Jun 16, 2026
- Official claim link the official settlement website · Jun 16, 2026
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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).
What is the claim deadline?
The claim deadline is September 27, 2024. Confirm the current deadline on the official settlement source before filing.
Do I need proof to claim?
Proof requirement: Unknown. The settlement administrator determines what documentation, if any, is required.
What is the current payment status?
Current payment status: Unknown. Payments are issued by the administrator after the court process concludes.
When will Montoya v CRST pay out?
Current payment status: Unknown. Class-action payouts typically begin only after final approval and any appeals. See our payout timeline guide.
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.
The claim deadline (Sep 27, 2024) has passed — this settlement is closed to new claims. Listed for reference.
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Disclaimer
This service 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. Only file a claim if the information you provide is accurate.
Change log
- June 16, 2026 — Settlement published after verification.
- June 16, 2026 — Verified field details updated from an official source.