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Beware crooked Mercer!

Discussion in 'Report A BAD Trucking Company Here' started by texasmorrell, Feb 14, 2019.

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  1. Dec 14, 2019 #41
    FlaSwampRat

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    Lol
     
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  3. Dec 14, 2019 #42
    texasmorrell

    texasmorrell Medium Load Member

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    Nope, I have a flatbed and in case anyone is interested Mercer for sure does not put trackers on the flatbeds. So if you want to take your flatbed and leave for greener pastures you can do it no problem.
     
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  4. Dec 14, 2019 #43
    Rickp

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    Is the case over? If so can u give the location and case #? Id like to see the transcripts.
     
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  5. Dec 14, 2019 #44
    texasmorrell

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    Absolutely. No problem. It is all public record after all. You can contact the clerk of the court for any documents you would like to have in the case. I think they charge $.10 a page. Then she will mail them to whatever address you want. Mercer v Morrell Cause #19-CI-01365, Jefferson Circuit Court, Div 6, Louisville, KY. Mercer sued me to try to get the court to force me to hand my trailer back over to them. I countersued Mercer for breach of contract of the trucking contract and the trailer lease purchase contract. So far Mercer has accomplished nothing other than wasting about $30,000 on legal fees and it appears that I’m going to be handed everything I want. I have spent no money on legal fees because I’m representing myself. It pays to have a card for the law library.
     
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  7. Dec 14, 2019 #45
    Rickp

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    Thx
     
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  8. Dec 14, 2019 #46
    clausland

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    OK, I read both those articles you posted. Mercer had a couple of bad eggs, they were dealt with, as were the DoD pair involved in their scheme. The G further alleges that Mercer knew about the illegalities... This still has yet to be proved though.

    This type of behavior, unfortunately, is not uncommon now a days, and at first glance tends to reflect badly on the company. There are the 1% that are always trying to get one over. But alas, the big question, "was Mercer complicit" has yet to be proven.

    As far as your complaint regarding not being paid what was contractually owed you, let us know at the conclusion of your civil suit. If true, like you, I'd be angry about it too. I would imagine others would like to see the truth cards on the table also. There are always two sides to every sordid story, somewhere in the middle is the truth....

    Remember, being an O/O is running your own business, and that includes signing contracts, that are drawn up by legal weasels to protect the interests of the company, not you. It behooves one to seek out counsel to help navigate the myriad of legal jargon to protect your business interests. Good luck to you.....
     
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  9. Dec 14, 2019 #47
    exhausted379

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    You have no clue, I have no clue, and it's a dam good chance 1x doesn't have a clue.
     
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  10. Dec 14, 2019 #48
    Frank Speak

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    Well, I thought it was a LUVley story, and he told it so well.
     
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  11. Dec 14, 2019 #49
    sealevel

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    Wow! The man boned up and substantiated his claims after court. Kinda impressed. True rarity. Good stuff.
     
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  12. Dec 14, 2019 #50
    roshea

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    When I had my own company I had oral agreements with customers to haul their freight. Better yet they paid cash at time of pickup, that's a good customer. Don't say something NEVER happens.

    Question .... when you agreed to haul a load did you get paid the amount you agreed to haul it for? By accepting a load offer that in itself is a contract, you agreed to haul for a certain amount, and if that is what you were paid it is more difficult to argue for more in my opinion.
     
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