Can a trucking company take $500 out of my check cause I didn't send in light scale, after shipper told me, they didn't need it, I threw it away. On the load info, It say pickup requirements light and heavy scale, after 2 days if u do not send it, we take $500. After 2 weeks of this load, they ask me bout the ticket and now, which is 1 month later they r asking me again. I contacted CAT scale vial email to see if they can find scale ticket. My question is-do they have the right to take my money?
Deducting $500 out of my check for not sending in light scale
Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Runderwood, Feb 8, 2023.
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Yes they can.
It's time to weigh your options.Another Canadian driver, bryan21384, ducnut and 4 others Thank this. -
When asked for empty and loaded weights it often means the rate is based on weight. The shipper may not care about the scale ticket but the party that is billing the shipper may need it.
Get the WeighMyTruck app and use it. You'll at least have an official email from CATScale if you need it later. And stop letting warehouse shipping clerks tell you what your job is.Another Canadian driver, Albertaflatbed, Hammer166 and 9 others Thank this. -
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Maybe the shipper slyly catches a break in the rate when the empty weight is MIA, pffffft...
"NAAAH, WE DON'T NEED IT!!!"
And then, sotto voce:
"But YOU do..."
And the $500 they save is taken out of the driver's check...
Back in the day, one incident like that would have had me drop-kickin' the truckin' outfit like I was starrin' in the NFL...Another Canadian driver, ducnut and gentleroger Thank this. -
It does depend on the state and what you've signed, but for most part they cannot legally do that if you are an employee. They can fire you, but can't fine you.
That said, good luck getting that money back. There is a reason reported wage thefts are by far the largest property crime in the US. It will cost you more than $500 to get a lawyer and win in court, so many victory would be phyric.
The lesson is that if you're told "do xxx or it will cost you $$$", do xxx.Another Canadian driver, The Railsplitter, ducnut and 1 other person Thank this. -
And with the CAT scale app, even if you delete the e-mail the app keeps a history.
It is one of the few apps I use, and one of the most useful.Another Canadian driver, Aamcotrans, Hammer166 and 3 others Thank this. -
I would tell them if you take $500 from me I will quit and it would cost you a lot more than that afterwards having an empty truck.Another Canadian driver and The Railsplitter Thank this. -
I’d find me a new job.
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If you accept a load you are basically signing a contract to the terms provided.
When you accepted that load you agreed to pay $500 if you did not send them your light and heavy scale tickets within that 2 day margin.
There is nothing sinister about it, since they told you up front.Another Canadian driver Thanks this.
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