U.S. Supreme Court: Truck Driver’s Agreement Falls Within FAA Exception

Mealey's (January 15, 2019, 11:13 AM EST) -- WASHINGTON, D.C. — The First Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals ruled correctly when it determined that a truck driver’s independent contractor agreement with an interstate trucking company fell within the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) Section 1 exception and so the federal appellate panel lacked authority to order arbitration, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled Jan. 15 (New Prime Inc. v. Dominic Oliveira, No 17-340, U.S. Sup.)....