Let’s talk about hauling produce on flatbeds.......

That’s cool but I’m more interested in long haul produce loads. Example, Oregon or Idaho going to Texas. Or New Mexico pumpkins and chili peppers going to Illinois.

 

I never file on the bond, it’s a waste of time. They always always always reject your claim and you have to sue them anyway. I skip that step and sue the consignee. You would be shocked how quickly a deadbeat broker pays the shipping bill when they see their customers name on a civil complaint. Case law already dictates the carrier always gets paid and the consignee is ultimately responsible as the recipient of the carriers work product even if their broker doesn’t pay. The consignee must pay the carrier then the consignee has a claim against their broker. I have filed 32 lawsuits over the last 20 years and every single one was paid without a trial. All small claims with no bloodsucking lawyers needed.

 

Sure, you just want to be sure and buy the extra heavy duty load locks.