Unpaid Wages. Any advice?

Talk to your State's Labor Board. They should be salivating for a case like this.

 

Your W-2 tax forms will be your proof of employment. Your log books will be your proof of driving. Your weekly settlements will show where you have driven.
IF, you were paid via a legitimate payroll system, you can go to your state Labor Board and they will get your pay at no cost to you.
If you were paid via a 1099 system where you got paid cash each week with no paperwork included, then lawyer up and you have a 50/50 chance of getting at least some of your pay. The lawyer will take his cut out of what he can get from the employer.

And sad to say, your DD214 and a dollar will get you a cup of coffee. Being a Navy Vet, i learned that real quick.

Good luck with getting this straightened out and Thank You for your service.

 

Hope you have been able to document whatever you have been able to.

And, a big thank you for your long time, extensive service to us all. Have lifer's in the family, so more appreciation than most for your dedication.

What is your location & what kind of work might you be looking for? Still reefer, or possibly expand your horizons a bit? LTL, regional, local......

Tanker or flatbed, possibly..... ?

How is your record, still good & clean?

@Chinatown

Sorry bud, but have to summons you yet again, when needed. Especially for a military lifer. Cannot let this one pass by.

Still owe you, by the way, for wayward suggestions to a couple of old student's. (They are all doing exceedingly well, by the way, to my jealousy LOL).

A night out for dinner & drinks in order whenever back through NV, if you are ever up for it.

 

walk in to the office and show them your mossberg

 

Yep,

And, the low dollar Sat night solution get's the win!

It IS at least good function & reliability for the $.

But, could do so much better with a bit of forethought.

Everyone just jumps to first reaction. Jeeze....plan a little folks. LOL

 

I believe that's the answer. Pay stubs, bank statements, logs, etc. anything that shows you worked for the guy. Tell potential employers the company is going bankrupt and in disarray, so won't talk to anyone about their current employees work verification.
You're not the first to go through this situation.
Try Southeastern Freight Lines in Orlando. Walk in to the office and ask for an application and job interview. This way you can explain the situation face to face.
Also, you can sign up with a temp agency that hires cdl drivers. They let you pick and choose from what's available. I did this one time and it was pretty good.