Covenant Transport Pay Transparency Settlement, Check If You Qualify, Chanel Pierre, et al. v. Covenant Transport, Inc., No. 24-2-13005-5 SEA

There’s between $920.91 and $5,000 waiting for you — if you applied online for a team driver job with Covenant Transport in Washington between January 1, 2023 and June 17, 2024. Covenant agreed to pay up to $412,500 to settle claims it left wage scales off its job postings. You have until November 9, 2026 to file your Covenant Transport settlement claim.

Covenant Transport Pay Transparency Settlement — Key Facts

Field	Detail
Settlement Amount	$288,125 minimum – $412,500 maximum
Claim Deadline	November 9, 2026
Who Qualifies	Online applicants to WA team driver postings, Jan. 1, 2023 – June 17, 2024
Estimated Payout	$920.91 minimum, up to $5,000 (pro-rata)
Proof Required	No — Settlement Class membership plus a signed Claim Form
Settlement Status	Preliminarily Approved — Open for Claims
Court & Case Number	King County Superior Court, WA — No. 24-2-13005-5 SEA
Law Alleged	RCW 49.58.110 (Washington Equal Pay and Opportunities Act)
Administrator	CPT Group, Inc.
Official Claim Site	www.CovenantTransportsettlement.com
Last Updated	September 10, 2026

Who Is Covenant Transport and Why Are They Being Sued for Pay Transparency Violations?

Covenant Transport is one of the country’s biggest “teaming” carriers, built around pairing two drivers in one truck to cover 5,000 to 6,000 miles a week. That model means Covenant is constantly recruiting driver pairs, posting team driver openings across Washington on a rolling basis instead of filling a handful of fixed roles. Because Covenant pays by the mile — company postings show rates anywhere from roughly $0.52 to $0.86 depending on experience — instead of one flat salary, plaintiffs say its job ads skipped the pay range Washington law requires postings to show.

What Did Covenant Transport Do to Job Applicants Between 2023 and 2024?

Three people who applied for team driver jobs — Chanel Pierre, Anthony Rogers, and Carl Schenk — say Covenant’s online postings for open team driver positions in Washington didn’t disclose the wage scale, salary range, or a general description of benefits. That’s exactly what RCW 49.58.110 requires: employers advertising jobs to Washington applicants have to publish what the job pays before anyone applies. Anthony Rogers filed the underlying complaint in King County Superior Court on June 11, 2024.

Covenant disputes the claims and hasn’t admitted wrongdoing — standard for a company that settles rather than goes to trial. Both sides agreed to a fund of at least $288,125, and up to $412,500, to close out claims from everyone who applied to a Washington team driver posting during that window.

This isn’t an isolated mistake. A nearly identical wage-disclosure case against Oldcastle APG West settled this year over the same missing-wage-scale problem, in the same court, under the same statute — a sign plenty of Washington employers still haven’t rewritten their job posting templates for the 2023 law.

Who Qualifies for the Covenant Transport Pay Transparency Settlement?

Here’s exactly how to know if you’re one of the roughly 275 people this settlement covers.

• Anyone who submitted an online job application for a team driver position with Covenant Transport in Washington State
• People who applied specifically between January 1, 2023 and June 17, 2024
• Applicants who received a mailed or emailed Notice with a Unique ID and PIN from CPT Group
• Those who have not filed a written request to be excluded from the class

Who doesn’t qualify: applicants outside Washington, people who applied for a non-team-driver role, and anyone who submits a valid exclusion request by November 9, 2026. Named Plaintiffs Rogers and Schenk aren’t part of the paid class either — they get separate service awards.

That money is yours if you file. Do nothing, and it goes to a legal aid nonprofit instead of your mailbox.

Covenant Transport Applicants Outside Washington — Are You Still Covered?

No. This settlement resolves a claim under Washington’s own wage transparency statute, so it only covers Washington postings. Applied elsewhere? Check whether your state has its own pay transparency law — Colorado, California, and New York all do — and look into filing there.

Not sure if you qualify for the Covenant Transport pay transparency settlement? A free consultation with an employment discrimination attorney can help before the November 9 deadline.

How Much Can Covenant Transport Settlement Class Members Get? Up to $5,000 Per Person

Your Claim Form lists an individual estimate — most fall near $920.91, based on roughly 275 eligible people splitting the fund. The pot isn’t fixed, though. If 137 or fewer people claim, Covenant pays the $288,125 floor. Every claimant beyond that adds $1,047.73, up to the $412,500 cap. No single payment tops $5,000; anything past that per person goes to the Legal Foundation of Washington instead.

Before claimants see a cent, Class Counsel is asking the court to approve $123,750 in fees — about 30 percent of the max fund — plus $15,000 in costs, a $10,000 award for lead plaintiff Chanel Pierre, and $250 each for Rogers and Schenk. Normal for a case like this. Still worth knowing before you decide the payout is worth five minutes of your time.

Payments are non-wages on a 1099-MISC, mailed as checks you’ll have 120 days to cash. Check with a tax professional.

That’s a fund that can grow by more than $124,000 above its floor — but only if enough eligible people actually file.

How to File Your Covenant Transport Settlement Claim — Step by Step

1. Go to www.CovenantTransportsettlement.com
2. Enter your Unique ID and PIN from your mailed or emailed Notice
3. Confirm your name, address, phone number, and email address
4. Enter your Social Security Number — it’s required for tax reporting on the 1099-MISC
5. Sign and submit online, or mail your paper Claim Form to Pierre v. Covenant Transport, Inc., c/o CPT Group, Inc., PO Box 19504, Irvine, CA 92623
6. Save your confirmation number and watch your mail or email for your check

Takes about 5 minutes online. You have until November 9, 2026 to file.

Should Covenant Transport Class Members Opt Out or Object Before November 9, 2026?

What Opting Out of the Covenant Transport Settlement Actually Means

Opting out means giving up any payment, but keeping your right to sue Covenant yourself over the same claim. It takes a signed, individual letter — no phone, email, or group requests. Most people shouldn’t do this without talking to a lawyer first. Deadline: November 9, 2026.

How to Object to the Covenant Transport Settlement

Staying in the class doesn’t mean staying quiet. File a written objection with King County Superior Court, 516 Third Avenue, Room C-203, Seattle, WA 98104, explaining why you disagree with the settlement or the fees requested, and mail copies to Class Counsel and Covenant’s attorneys — postmarked no later than November 9, 2026.

Talk to a class action lawsuit attorney before November 9 if you’re considering either option.

Covenant Transport Pay Transparency Settlement — Key Dates, 2026

Milestone	Date
Settlement Agreement Signed	June 25, 2026
Preliminary Approval Order	July 23, 2026
Notice Mailed / Claims Period Opens	September 8, 2026
Claim Filing Deadline	November 9, 2026
Opt-Out Deadline	November 9, 2026
Objection Deadline	November 9, 2026
Final Approval Hearing	February 19, 2027, 8:30 a.m.
Expected Payment Date	UNVERIFIED — settlement agreement allows roughly 75 days after final approval for funding and mailing, but no fixed date is set

Covenant Transport Pay Transparency — Frequently Asked Questions, No. 24-2-13005-5 SEA

Do I need a lawyer to file a Covenant Transport pay transparency settlement claim? 

No. File directly at www.CovenantTransportsettlement.com with your Unique ID and PIN. Class Counsel, Ackermann & Tilajef, P.C., already represents the class at no cost to you.

Is the Covenant Transport settlement legitimate? 

Yes. It’s a real case, Chanel Pierre, et al. v. Covenant Transport, Inc., No. 24-2-13005-5 SEA, before Judge Nikole Hecklinger in King County Superior Court, administered by CPT Group, Inc.

When will Covenant Transport settlement payments be sent? 

After the February 19, 2027 Final Approval Hearing, once the settlement is final and Covenant funds the account — a process the agreement allows roughly 75 days to complete.

What if I missed the Covenant Transport claim deadline? 

Claim Forms postmarked after November 9, 2026 won’t be paid. You’re still bound by the release of claims unless you filed a written exclusion by that date.

Will my Covenant Transport settlement payment go on a 1099? 

Yes, as non-wages on IRS Form 1099-MISC. Talk to a tax professional about reporting it.

How much will I actually get from the Covenant Transport settlement? 

Your Claim Form lists an estimate, but the final number depends on how many of the roughly 275 eligible applicants file. The fund grows from $288,125 to as much as $412,500 as more people claim; no payment exceeds $5,000.

What law does Covenant Transport allegedly violate? 

Plaintiffs claim Covenant’s postings skipped the wage scale, salary range, or benefits description required by RCW 49.58.110, part of Washington’s Equal Pay and Opportunities Act.

What if I never received a mailed or emailed Notice? 

Contact CPT Group at 1-888-716-0932 or CovenantTransportsettlement@cptgroup.com. Covenant’s own records determine class membership, so the administrator can check if you’re on the list.

Sources Used in This Covenant Transport Pay Transparency Article

1. Official Notice of Class Action Settlement — CPT Group, Inc., mailed September 8, 2026: https://www.covenanttransportsettlement.com/Content/Docs/Notice.pdf
2. Official Claim Form — CPT Group, Inc.: https://www.covenanttransportsettlement.com/Content/Docs/Claim%20Form.pdf
3. Class Settlement Agreement, King County Superior Court No. 24-2-13005-5 SEA: https://www.covenanttransportsettlement.com/Content/Docs/Settlement%20Agreement.pdf
4. Official Settlement Website — CPT Group, Inc.: https://www.covenanttransportsettlement.com/

Researched and written by Israr Ahmad, legal content researcher and founder of AllAboutLawyer.com. All facts verified against the official Notice of Class Action Settlement, Claim Form, and Class Settlement Agreement filed in Chanel Pierre, et al. v. Covenant Transport, Inc., King County Superior Court No. 24-2-13005-5 SEA, as of September 10, 2026. Last Updated: September 10, 2026.

Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Laws vary by state and individual circumstances differ. For advice about your specific situation, consult a qualified attorney.