Black Horse Carriers, Inc.

Black Horse Carriers, Inc. specializes in providing logistics and transportation services with a focus on dedicated contract carriage.

CCI Score

-16.35

April 18

Latest Event

BIPA Violation Allegations in Class Action Lawsuit

A class action complaint was filed against Black Horse Carriers, Inc. alleging that the company violated the Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) by improperly handling employees' fingerprint data, raising concerns over inadequate privacy protections and potential harm to worker rights.

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Latest Events

SEP

01

2023

BIPA Violation Allegations in Class Action Lawsuit
-33.98

A class action complaint was filed against Black Horse Carriers, Inc. alleging that the company violated the Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) by improperly handling employees' fingerprint data, raising concerns over inadequate privacy protections and potential harm to worker rights.
-40

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

March 27

The lawsuit alleges that Black Horse Carriers, Inc. failed to adequately protect sensitive biometric information by not complying with BIPA requirements on data retention and deletion. This lapse in protecting employee data undermines worker rights and ethical business practices, which is viewed negatively from an anti-fascist, pro-worker perspective.

Tims v. Black Horse: What Employers Need To Know
SEP

22

2022

BIPA Litigation: Black Horse Carriers and Biometric Privacy Dispute
-23.19

On September 22, 2022, the Illinois Supreme Court heard oral arguments in the case of Tims v. Black Horse Carriers, Inc. The litigation focuses on whether the company’s use of biometric time clocks violated the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) by unlawfully collecting, possessing, and disclosing employees' fingerprints. Black Horse Carriers argued for a one-year limitations period, a stance that could restrict employees' legal recourse regarding biometric privacy violations, raising concerns about the company’s commitment to ethical labor practices and worker privacy.
-30

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

March 27

The company's defense in limiting the statute of limitations for biometric privacy claims indicates an effort to minimize potential liabilities related to the unauthorized collection of employees' fingerprint data. This approach undermines worker privacy rights and reflects poorly on its ethical labor practices, suggesting corporate prioritization of limiting accountability over protecting employee rights.

Illinois Supreme Court Hears Arguments on the Proper Limitations Period for BIPA Claims in Tims v. Black Horse Carriers
DEC

31

2020

Penske Logistics Acquires Black Horse Carriers
8.13

Black Horse Carriers, a longstanding dedicated contract carriage firm, has been acquired by Penske Logistics in a strategic move aimed at bolstering its transportation and supply chain management services. The transaction, expected to close on December 31 pending regulatory approvals and other conditions, also underscores the companies’ collaborative efforts in adopting sustainable technologies, as evidenced by Black Horse’s recent participation in an electric vehicle program.
+10

Business Practices and Ethical Responsibility

March 27

The acquisition is evaluated under business practices and ethical responsibility as it signals a consolidation that leverages collaborative synergies, including participation in sustainability initiatives like the electric vehicle program. This integration of progressive practices, while routine in the industry, reflects a modestly positive approach in improving business operations and environmental accountability.

Penske Logistics acquires Black Horse Carriers
+15

Technology and Services Impact

March 27

The acquisition is also assessed under technology and services impact due to its role in advancing modern transportation technology. The integration of electric vehicle initiatives and enhanced logistics services represent positive technological progress, aligning with broader sustainable and progressive business practices.

Penske Logistics acquires Black Horse Carriers