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Dillon Transportation..it's not thier problem

Discussion in 'Report A BAD Trucking Company Here' started by jaydeezee, Aug 11, 2009.

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  1. Aug 11, 2009 #1
    jaydeezee

    jaydeezee Bobtail Member

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    Beware of Dillon Transportation - Ashland City, TN. During orientation, they inform you that you are not a Dillon employee, but an employee of Premium Staffing of Tennessee. At the DOT physical, their company doctor issued me a 3 month medical card because according to his chart, I may be a candidate for sleep apnea. I went to my own Doctor to be examined (because I know I do not have sleep apnea), and my Dr. faxed them a letter stating that I have no signs or symptoms of sleep apnea in order to have the test waived.
    Premium's DR. said he didn't care...I take the test at my expense ($880.00 was the best price I could find) or he would not renew my medical certificate, pretty much firing me without using the term "fired".
    Then the grand finale, telling me to pick up a load they knew I didn't have the hours to run. When I said I was unable to do it, they said a team was going to meet me and one of those drivers would use my truck to pick up this important load, while I waited for a 34 hour restart. What they really did was lie about using my truck and just took it back under that pretense and holding all my personal belongings hostage till I either get the sleep study done, or just leave the company. Now I have to negotiate to get my stuff back (laptop, GPS, CB, satelite radio, clothes ect...)
    don't let this nightmare become yours too...avoid Dillon and more specificly, Premium Staffing.
     
    jaydeezee, Aug 11, 2009
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  3. Aug 11, 2009 #2
    dancnoone

    dancnoone "Village Idiot"

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    THAT would have been the end of that orientation.

    As an employee of Premium Staffing, Dillion can cut you loose anywhere in the world, at any time they want.

    In a nutshell, you were a temp.
     
    dancnoone, Aug 11, 2009
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  4. Aug 11, 2009 #3
    wesland24

    wesland24 Medium Load Member

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    is this dillion tranport the asphalt haulers or a different dillion just curious
     
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  5. Aug 11, 2009 #4
    Air Breeze

    Air Breeze Heavy Load Member

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    You should file a report with the police for theft of your personal property.You should
    also go to another clinic and pay to have a DOT physical.If you pass it and dont have
    sleep Apnea you may be able to file a lawsuit against this company and the person who said you did for malpractice and fraud.
     
    Air Breeze, Aug 11, 2009
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  7. Aug 11, 2009 #5
    Owner's Operator

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    Why would you let someone drive the truck away with such high value items still inside? You should have taken all your stuff out.
     
    Owner's Operator, Aug 11, 2009
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  8. Aug 11, 2009 #6
    db75

    db75 Bobtail Member

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    time to lawyer up
     
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  9. Aug 11, 2009 #7
    Bigray

    Bigray Road Train Member

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    WHY could'nt you just stay with the truck ? being relieved because your short on hours.

    i'da plopped my butt in the sleeper.
     
    Bigray, Aug 11, 2009
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  10. Aug 11, 2009 #8
    Rollover the Original

    Rollover the Original Road Train Member

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    NEVER let the truck that has your stuff go away with anyone else unless you're in the hospital or jail! Even then you should have a bag big enough that laptop, and other expensive stuff can go into along with 5 pairs of clothing in case you have to bail! Even jails have a holding area for personal items! And as bigray said why didn't you just hit the sleeper? hats what it's made for...sleeping! Did they put you in a motel to reset your hours or set you in the drivers lounge at a truck stop? Please clear this one up!
     
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  11. Aug 11, 2009 #9
    Beechvtail

    Beechvtail Light Load Member

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    Call the police and file a formal complaint. No different than a theft at your residence.

    Then get your medical. If successful sue them in small claims court for your money back.

    Please avoid all others companies that lie right from the start.
     
    Beechvtail, Aug 11, 2009
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  12. Aug 11, 2009 #10
    Owner's Operator

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    If it was me I'd at least taken the laptop. Sounds like you gave mr. Dillon a nice $1,000 "gift."
     
    Owner's Operator, Aug 11, 2009
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