I got scammed by an owner operator need advice!

I bet I know what kind of truck it was , older LARGE CAR , could really run ?

 

Aah, got to love the old folks. So automatically deserving of respect. And female also. Such a harmless combination.

 

And lots of chrome , no qualcmm, and loose leaf logs and small mom and pop operation.

 

I fit that description perfectly!!! Anyone want a job?

 

Too late now, if you don't or can't get to the truck....if you can, the correct way to get your $$$ is to get the truck, park it in secure storage, or on your property, go down to the court and file a "Mechanics Lien" on the vehicle (and trailer) claiming the $$ amount you are owed, plus court/attorney costs.

By having the Lien on the vehicle you can't be charged with theft.

 

Gotta say that I agree with Rerun on this one...will wonders never cease?

 

Same same. California Dept of Labor is worthless.

 

yes it IS common to hold the first check, i'll give you that...

but o/o's do not usually pay benefits, or taxes, you pay the taxes..now beware...she can mess with you and report to the IRS she did pay you on a 1099...!!! i had worked for an o/o, and every payday (fridays) i went to his house for my money, he didn't like that..well too bad..his other drivers were told, "when he gets paid from the broker, they will be paid".....i wasn't waiting, every friday i went there..?? he pulled out his checkbook....

i wasn't about to not be paid for my time....this i did when i first started out as well...i was never burnt by the o/o i will admit, but what i DID LEARN was to NOT let them get away with BS stories about THEM WAITING to be paid.....i worked...?? i wanted my money.....and got it too.