I think Swift is garnishing my paycheck making me pay for a tow.

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by TawcoTruck, Dec 15, 2023.

  1. Opus

    Opus Road Train Member

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    Yep. Definitely need a drink.
     
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  3. Savor the Flavor

    Savor the Flavor Medium Load Member

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    ###### if you do;
    ###### if you don't.
     
  4. FozzyNOK

    FozzyNOK Road Train Member

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    Pretty standard for drivers to pay for lock outs and tow fees..
     
  5. TawcoTruck

    TawcoTruck Light Load Member

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    Swift has a dedicated account with Walmart in my area that I run on and we normally are allowed to park at any Walmart even when other trucks can't. The difference being, this time the store was closed on Thanksgiving and I didn't have a Walmart trailer attached to me. It is a perk of working the account. No, I did not personally ask the manager of the store.

    I don't ask Swift where I leave my truck ever. That is left to the driver to decide, so no.
     
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  6. LtlAnonymous

    LtlAnonymous Road Train Member

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    At bottom-feeder companies, sure.
     
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  7. IH Truck Guy

    IH Truck Guy Road Train Member

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    I'm still trying to figure out why Taylor would do this to you.
     
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  8. Iamoverit

    Iamoverit Road Train Member

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    Ok, that changes everything then. You shouldn't have to pay a single dime for anything related to the impoundment. I'm glad they are doing the right thing ultimately but they shouldn't have taken your money at all in the first place. Qt least you're getting it back. Hopefully Swift dropping the ball here didn't put you in a financial bind anf they pay you back ASAP.
     
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  9. Cat sdp

    Cat sdp . .

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    Should be illegal….. termination should be the company’s position, not making employees pay for mistakes……or bad decisions
     
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  10. FozzyNOK

    FozzyNOK Road Train Member

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    That's also a choice, but they will still take the fees out of the last paycheck. This isn't damage that the company has to legally eat.. this was a willful choice, to get THEIR equipment returned the company will pay to get THEIR equipment back, but the driver who caused the problems will and should reimburse the company
     
  11. Ridgeline

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    I assume this means you run hard for them, DON'T!

    Do not kill yourself for any company, protect your CDL and your health. THEY DO NOT CARE ABOUT YOU.
     
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