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Failed inspections (meteor express)

Discussion in 'Report A BAD Trucking Company Here' started by Mustang67, Apr 14, 2018.

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  1. Apr 14, 2018 #1
    Mustang67

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    Is it legal for a company to fine you,take money from you for a failed inspection?and are there other companies doing it?meteor express does this.
     
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  3. Apr 14, 2018 #2
    REO6205

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    When you went to work there did you sign a lot of papers? Did any of them specify that you'd be fined for failing an inspection?
     
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  4. Apr 14, 2018 #3
    Mustang67

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    Yes
     
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    Hoofbeats

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    There's your answer.
     
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  7. Apr 15, 2018 #5
    Buster Churry

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    Never sign anything that you do not understand or do not agree with.
     
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  8. Apr 15, 2018 #6
    bryan21384

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    There are quite a few companies that do that. It's usually like $50. Some do it for failed inspections and other do it if you get put out of service. Nonetheless, either way, it has taught me to regularly check out my truck and trailer with a fine toothed comb
     
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    shogun

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    My company will take the safety part of your bonus, it can be a nice hit if you have a good month.
     
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  10. Apr 15, 2018 #8
    Express12$

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    Most European owed trucking company out of Chicago charge driver $500 for fail inspection..it say so on therr 1099 contract.
     
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  11. Apr 15, 2018 #9
    REO6205

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    I don't know whether it's illegal or not but it's sure not very ethical. I can understand why some companies do it but at the same time they're asking the driver to stand responsible for things that may not be his fault.
    If you signed papers agreeing to payment I don't think you can do anything now but pay. If somebody can prove me wrong, and I wish they could, maybe they'll add something here.

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  12. Apr 15, 2018 #10
    Express12$

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    I refuse to sign it .. they allowed to work without agreeing to pay for any liability. Those guya need driver more than driver needed them
     
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