Trying to return equipment

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  1. Apr 27, 2026 at 6:12 PM #1
    just g p

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    If I'm trying to return equipment to carrier, but they refuse to route me to drop off equipment, what are my legal options? I'm trying not to get a abandonment on my DAC Report. Only thing that I can think of is taking pictures of equipment (inside and out), recording phone calls, text messages, and emails. Possibly getting a police report stating that I tried to turn in the equipment. Oh and I plan on taking my two brand new tires and replacing them with my spare tires.
     
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  3. Apr 27, 2026 at 6:41 PM #2
    Spyro2112

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    Notify them exactly where the truck is on their lot or premises with a policeman witness, and the go away
     
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  4. Apr 27, 2026 at 6:57 PM #3
    Big Road Skateboard

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    What does your contract say?
     
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  5. Apr 27, 2026 at 7:26 PM #4
    Long FLD

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    If you’re an owner operator they can’t refuse to route you to drop equipment off. Just go drop it off.
     
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  7. Apr 27, 2026 at 7:49 PM #5
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    Lease Purchase??
     
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  8. Apr 27, 2026 at 8:11 PM #6
    Lonesome

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    BINGO!
     
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  9. Apr 27, 2026 at 8:28 PM #7
    Spyro2112

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    Federal law states they must bring you back to where they hired you
     
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  10. Apr 27, 2026 at 9:24 PM #8
    Ridgeline

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    just drive the truck back to the location if it needs to be returned; you are not an employee.
     
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  11. Apr 27, 2026 at 9:24 PM #9
    Ridgeline

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    No it doesn't, there is no law.
     
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