Should I file on this broker's bond, or wait and see?

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by windsmith, Jul 5, 2018.

  1. Dave_in_AZ

    Dave_in_AZ Road Train Member

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    You wouldn't need to "preserve" anything if the guy wasn't a scumbag, and was credible, and took care of business.

    Be thankful it's only $750. Put his feet over the fire for slow roast.
     
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  3. ZVar

    ZVar Road Train Member

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    I guess my question is are you prepared to burn the bridge? If you know you will never use him again, go ahead and file. If you think you might, I'd say follow Steve's advice and find out if there is even a bond left to file on.
     
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  4. Brettj3876

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  5. Antinomian

    Antinomian Road Train Member

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    Wait. There isn't much else you can do that won't end up costing you.

    When you finally get paid figure 1.5% interest and send them a bill for it. They probably won't pay it, but I'd have my computer send them an annoying reminder every month.
     
  6. xsetra

    xsetra Road Train Member

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    Call their bond and ask for the paperwork to file on the bond.
    If broker has the ability to pay, they will.
    One of the last things they want is a filing. It dings their credit.
    If they don't have the funds, they will try to persuade you not to file.


    Good luck.
     
  7. DieselDrivinDaddy

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  8. windsmith

    windsmith Road Train Member

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    No, New York
     
  9. dc730

    dc730 Light Load Member

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    What are they called ?
     
  10. mover man

    mover man Road Train Member

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    Good advise so far, make inquires and give them another week. If your giving 30 day pay cycles, rewrite your contracts and put in late fee's. Not running on my own authority so don't no if you can do this, but I dont no why you couldnt. The mortage company, electric company, phone company, hell the trash collection company does it.
     
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  11. windsmith

    windsmith Road Train Member

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    Usually the broker presents you with a non modifiable contract, unfortunately. But I'm working on a way to get some sort of late payment fee put into place.
     
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