Hit and Run...I need your help

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by abuTrucking, Apr 3, 2017.

  1. scottied67

    scottied67 Road Train Member

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    It is easy to sign up on youtube with a username and password. Then just hit the upload button and choose the video file to upload. Publish it and copy/paste the video internet address in this thread. We could then see in the high resolution what you recorded and maybe someone will recognize the truck/trailer company. Time/date/location is critical too.
     
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  3. abuTrucking

    abuTrucking Bobtail Member

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    Got it...thanks
     
  4. abuTrucking

    abuTrucking Bobtail Member

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    Update on this hit and run:

    "Preferred" out of Georgia gave me a VIN on the trailer. I turned it over to the police but they did nothing with it so I rolled up my sleeves;

    Hired a private investigator...for $65 got a name and address for the owner - some guy out of Florida;

    Went to the Florida Secretary of State website and input the name and address and got a hit for a small trucking company

    Input the company name into the FMCA website and got the USDOT and MC

    Did some more research and found several numbers...first 2 didn't work...the third was active but no answer so I sent a text with the dash cam Footage and pics from the hit and run...still no response

    I found an email and forwarded the same info there

    Called back on the number and a lady answered...claimed she was the girlfriend and he didn't speak English...claimed trailer was sold (bull)

    Next day insurance agent calls claiming to represent the hit and run guy

    Mailing me $3800 for damages and lost Freight (repair estimate was about $1000)

    Not bad for a trucker doing his own research.

    I couldn't have done it without your help.

    Lots of thanks. Be safe
     
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  5. Tug Toy

    Tug Toy Road Train Member

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    Right on!!!! Good job tracking it down. I hope you get the check and can cash it!
     
  6. TROOPER to TRUCKER

    TROOPER to TRUCKER Anything Is Possible

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    Missed the post and hate Law Enforcement didn't help much at all.
     
  7. Big Don

    Big Don "Old Fart"

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    It does piss you off, doesn't it. But you and I, and anybody else that's ever worked law enforcement know there are huge differences between agencies.
    Sometimes it is poor administration (that's my favorite one to blame.)
    Sometimes it is pure lazyness.
    Sometimes it is flat out too much work for the number of coppers to handle everything, so they have to prioritize.
    However, I still like poor administration! When they allow cops to RIP (Retire In Place,) guess what, it's an administration problem! When they don't field enough troops to handle whats going on, it's an administration problem! When they don't have enough personnel hired to man the department, it's an administration problem. You get the picture.
     
  8. thaistick

    thaistick Road Train Member

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    Nice Job Driver....... Should change your screen name to "Perry Mason"
     
  9. Aradrox

    Aradrox Heavy Load Member

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    #### ya go driver duck ya
     
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