Picked up a trouble partial load

Guess it's just me but you say we're all chasing pennies I'm guessing partial added another buck a mile or so to his load, now yes that is technically pennies but so is a million bucks if you want to be that way.

 

If rate con says 2 pieces, deliver load and make them sign for all 3 pieces that you did take then file on their bond.. f-em.. just make sure you are covered rate con wise and signed bol wise.. good luck

 

Could have been shipper trying to scam you and broker.

When broker found out he sided with his customer.

I had a 2 piece partial. Along my trip. I was 5 miles from customer. Broker calls said they now have more pieces can it fit.
I said maybe if we rearrange my load. She said no.. illI pay you TONU.

That's a broker I call when possible..
Good luck

 

The original order did fit.
No lies by the op.

 

10ft partial IN to CA tarped,thats at least $1000 on the cheap side.there’s no way im delivering it without getting paid first.sorry broker this shipement just became COD.i had brokers fedex me money orders and wire transfer money for problem loads like this.

 

It's the broker who was doing the lying. the extra piece that was 16' long most certainly didn't fit.

 

That's fine as long as you end with 'and then I'll file on their bond immediately'. Giving them 30 days to muddy the water isn't a good idea. By then the customer will have paid them. If they push back at all bill their customer.

Dude these spots are something some of us have been in a lot of. I've dealt with a lot more scumbags than you have, and if there's one thing I'm 10000% sure of it's that if you give these people an inch they will take everything within three feet of the inch you gave them.

 

Yea maybe send a bill to the broker and customer just to cover all the bases. This sort of stupid crap happens and it can be difficult to get your money sometimes.

 

First what does the BOL say?
If it has only the 3 pieces on it. You have whats on the BOL end of story. Shipper, broker pay the load.

If the shipper missed putting the load together correctly, and making sure they shipped complete. That problem is all on them.

Deliver the product as scheduled. When at the receiver, ask to speak to the supervisor and the purchasing manager, have a quick discussion about the situation with them. My guess is you will get paid.

Any additional communication with broker is now text or email.

Make sure you have copies of all the paper work.
The signed BOL is no1. That will be needed when you file a claim against the broker.

Last. Never take something extra on a verbal agreement. Updated rate sheet or no.
And it goes like this

Ok, here is the extra, it will be X$ more, you have 30 minutes to email the updated rate sheet.
No sheet in that time, I need to move on, and you will need to find another truck for the load.