Drivers be aware of lease purchase scams. BF Prime/Beverly

First time hearing of such a thing…….

 

The problem i have with this post , besides everything, is the user also made posts about knight transportation. I worked for them, they can get you tons of miles and pay isn't that bad.

Do explain what is bogus about BF Prime lease purchase. I dont see any evidence suggesting they're a scam. You probably couldn't read a fine print or are not the best driver we have out here. Just because they're from Chicago? Show us some proof. I did take a second to quickly look up this company and it's showing they're in Hammond, IN. Sure, that's literally 30 ish miles from Chicago but it just sounds like to me that you were aware of issues in that area and somehow ended on your behind playing a game you're not good at.

 

Driver is responsble for everything on a Lease-Fleece Program, even Tires from normal DOT wear ! First couple of months while youre making their Money: Escrow, Higway Uae Tax, Registration, total $6000 there is no need for 34s, but when that is over and its time to start making youe money they start making you take 34s !
Thier ideal of ELD Support is allowing you to run in Violation and fix it later when you stop ! Guy by the name of Tommy that runs their ELD has no idea of what he is doing, you will lose youre CDL screwing around with these people !
They charge you as if you are running the entire courtry $1795 weekly making good gross, when really they only run the EastCoast which obly grosses $6000 if youre lucky, leaving nothing for you or Maintanece after you pay fuel !
AFTER you make and pay them all thier escrow they start making you sit for 2 to 3 days trying to get you to want to give the truck back so rhey can put anorher Driver in it and charge the New Driver the same Escrow and Registration fees all over again,
Name of their game is how many times they can get New Drivers into the truck to pay the same Registration fees again, how many times a year they can Registration per year to poor Drivers seeking opportunity, RIPP-OFF SCAM !
ZERO DETENTION, LAYOVER, BREAKDOWN !, Nothing
What company have you ever seen a 34 hour Reser turn into a 48 hour Reset from themadding on an additional 14 hours ?
Thats the games that they play in order to get you out the truck after you have given them $8000 in escrow, fees and deposits !, DRIVER BEWARE, DONT DO IT !
DRIVER DOES NOT RECOMMEND !

 

I actually took the time last month to do some research on Beverly Freight. I do agree, their ELD seems sketchy. It's called Transit Tracking ELD. Their website says things like their team has 100 years "combined" experience. Has no reviews on app store. Its 24/7 monitoring your transit, on your "portal", on "our" platform. Basically, their platform is just their carrier info, your portal may be your electronic device like phone or tablet, and monitoring transit is just your HOS. Was told you pay $50 weekly for it and if it fails they must talk with app support. Also, personal conveyance must be called in every time to activate as well as on duty yard move.

Expenses are $1400-$1750 and they mostly have new trucks so most likely new driver would pay $1750. Wether theyre in good condition depends on previous driver, doubt they would fix issues themselves. Escrow is $2000 and it's just for insurance claims. So if you hit something or someone hits you, they use your escrow to pay it regardless who at fault.

They don't have dedicated lanes, all broker. No driver amenities at their terminal. You pay for everything and must mail/ give them all current pod paperwork every 15 days.

If it wasn't for the ELD being sketchy. I'd give them a shot. Im just imagining their eld showing incorrect hours and you drive thinking you're good only to find out later you broke 14H rule. To be fair that's common on some bad ELD apps. At the end of the day, youre responsible for managing your hours. I would just absolutely hate having to call every time I need to do yard move or PC from one location to another and then again back. You probably have to call to deactivate it too. #### son.

They promise 7k+ gross. That may be true if they have dedicated lanes wether its with a broker or customer. If not for another opportunity popping up, I may have given this one a try.

 

So all this? I assume you haven't worked for them, right? Your biggest concern is:

 

I called

 

I've read the entire thread and I think I've made a decision. I think I'm going to remain retired.

 

Agreed.

 

No one asked if youre retired. Lmao.

So you're retired and comment on a trucker forum. Can't sigh heavy enough.