A USPS mail hauler has settled a disability discrimination lawsuit, agreeing to pay a former truck driver $45,000.

The settlement: Mail Hauler Trucking, LLC, which operates routes between Watertown and Corona, South Dakota, was accused of firing a driver due to his disability. The driver had an impairment that affects his gait and causes muscle weakness.

• The EEOC claimed the company ignored his ability to perform his job duties without issue.
• The lawsuit said Mail Hauler Trucking violated the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Key details: Besides the monetary payment, the mail hauler must enforce anti-discrimination policies and train staff on maintaining compliance with the ADA.

• Any complaints related to disability termination must now be reported to the EEOC, according to an EEOC press release.
• This three-year consent decree ensures better protection for drivers with disabilities.

While it's unfortunate that this driver had to face such adversity, the settlement highlights the push for fair treatment and employment rights within the trucking industry.