I call on scofflaws frequently, did just that last week on a driver tailgating me and speeding in a construction zone. Here it is folks; when you...
I don't know how many of you pay attention to your bol's, I did for years. It amazed me the amount of bol's that were not properly marked when it...
It's not about bullying on my part Chris, it's about the bad practice on the part of the broker. I honored all obligations when I was trucking,...
It will work with prepaid as well. The majority of trucking and business is small in scope, if a trucker gets into a spat with the broker do you...
Not to the extreme but I used to do a lot of ltl cod work (tool mach'y) years ago and got into a couple standoffs where the consignee (who was...
Written addendum I used one when I was an indie.
True, but if the broker in the heat of the arguement threatens the carrier over the phone the carrier can demand payment, afterall the carrier...
Yes and no WiChris. Whether the freight is collect or prepaid if the broker threatens to withhold payment that is an oral breach of contract, the...
The problem with you new breeds is twofold, you mostly have no clue what you're doing when you get in this biz due to the ease of entry and when...
If you have spare money to haul freight for a broker who decides you shouldn't be paid for an unforseen circumstance bully for you. I never had...
The latest revision was written in 1997. The carrier has the right to demand payment upon delivery, ie on the premises not off the truck, the...
It's legal. Read section 7, the uniform straight bill of lading literature will explain your rights as a motor carrier. It never ceases to amaze...
You can legally hold the freight till payment is rendered.
The load isn't stolen it becomes a civil matter, it isn't criminal, cops can't touch you.
It's pretty simple, if you're leased to a co. they have the right to repower the load, if it is your authority there's not too much the broker can...
Locks do two things, they keep the honest honest and move the thieves on to better pickings. Like SHC said put a cuff lock on it, a good thief...
I don't think I ever said that as far as I know. I've always looked at driving as a job, not a career or lifestyle. I would hop back in the...
LOL! Thanks!
I'll never give up my CDL, but that won't stop me from expanding my horizon.
As some of you know I sold my t/t a few weeks ago and decided that after 25 years of chargeable accident and ticket free otr I was done. I applied...
