A carrier I worked for did not pay me for my last week of loads !

GoneButNotForgotten · Mar 20, 2026 at 1:38 PM

Looks like a boat sitting in the yard. Hint

Jasontex · Mar 20, 2026 at 5:59 PM

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Check the Cayman Islands? I don't mean to make light of the situation, but you are going to hear a whole lot more of this. We are in a world of hurt right now,, businesses are going to be going bust at an alarming rate, I'm sorry to hear you are part of it. I guarantee you won't be alone. I'd take it in the shorts, and a lesson learned. I wouldn't pursue it any further.
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Jasontex · Mar 20, 2026 at 6:00 PM

I would say thanks for the advice but it’s awful . No thanks

Jasontex · Mar 20, 2026 at 6:02 PM

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If a trucking company refuses to pay you,
immediately gather all documentation—logs, BOLs, and settlement sheets—and file a complaint with your state's Department of Labor, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), or consider small claims court. Non-payment is wage theft; stop working immediately if you are not paid.
Steps to Take:

Document Everything: Collect all evidence of work performed, including Bills of Lading (BOLs), fuel receipts, electronic logs, and communication with dispatch.

Send a Demand Letter: Formally request payment in writing, stating a deadline and that you will take legal action if not paid.

File a Wage Claim: Contact your state's Department of Labor (DOL) regarding unpaid wages.

Report to FMCSA: If you are an owner-operator, report the broker or carrier to the FMCSA.

Small Claims Court/Legal Action: For smaller amounts, file in small claims court. For larger amounts, consult an attorney specializing in transportation law.

Review/Expose: Post detailed, truthful reviews on platforms like Google, LinkedIn, or trucking forums to warn others.

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Jasontex · Mar 20, 2026 at 6:03 PM

The Dept of Labor won’t do anything because I leased on with a company as contract work .

Judge · Mar 20, 2026 at 7:00 PM

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The Dept of Labor won’t do anything because I leased on with a company as contract work .
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then report to fmcsa. plus all their violations, and VMT set at 1 mile way back in 2023, I’m sure they’ll enjoy them.
violations I seen.

https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/consumer-protection/how-file-complaint

Long FLD · Mar 20, 2026 at 7:18 PM

What good would it do to tell FMCSA about violations that are already in the FMCSA system?

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