Why we all should have a dash cam

Be firm with the receiver and advise them you need to be there when the product comes off, and if they protest, explain why. Since you've already told the broker who turned around and told the consignee, it puts the ball in their court for claims. You being there to inspect the product as it comes off will mitigate the magnitude of those claims possibly. If they flat out refuse? Make a written statement on the bills *before* you give them to the receiver stating that they waive all damage claims against you, the carrier, and have them sign it. If you're comfortable with your insurer, call and talk to your agent and ask him / her for specific advise in the event you're not allowed to see the product come off.

Good luck. I'm glad you're not hurt. Hopefully no damage to that pretty red volvo.

 

I wouldn't be a bit surprised if this act was an insurance scam.People knows there's money to be had in trucking.

 

Yep, couldn't agree more, Vito!!
Although on camera it appears like a simple rear end bump accident, things CAN go very bad in the process. The low-life pickup driver disregarded that possibility completely, and risked putting your life in danger, as well as the lives of other 4 wheelers & trucks nearby. What if you had swerved to avoid hitting him, and took out a car with family/kids who was changing lanes at the time. Or it caused you to lose steer control, sending you in an undesired direction.
Yep, I'd sue his butt for sure. It's clearly intentional.

 

In a situation like this it would be great if we could also install rear and side view cameras to capture the initiation of the action behind you and beside you. Anyone figure out a system like that that is workable?

 

Check out some of Windsmith's posts. He had a camera system like that.

 

Curious as to how this plays out.

I was a victim of an insurance scam, very similar to this incident.

They busted the whole ring, in florida, and I was finally cleared.

But it took almost 3 years......