I recently lost my job with Cypress Truck Lines. On Jan 28,2014 I was caught up in the very bad weather in Alabama. Roads were very icy and everyone was going slow, traffic was stop and go. At one point everyone stopped but my truck decided not to. It went sideways, I pulled it back around, saw an opening in the median, aimed for that missing all 4 wheelers around. Truck tipped over into median. Load on flatbed stayed intact. There was no accident report and I did not get a ticket. Cypress sent me home on a 5 day suspension while they investigated (cameras are in there trucks). I also did a drug test. I could not get all of my belongings out of the truck as I had to take a bus home and had to pay for extra luggage to the tune of $102.00. After 5 days, I didn't hear anything so I called and was told that they had not looked at the video yet and therefore had not made a decision on anything. After 10 days, I called again still getting the same run around but I was also informed of the cost of towing and freight being destroyed. Mind you, freight was intact until tow truck came to upright truck. They cut straps, removed tarp, and set freight down in the snow to walk on (freight was drywall). So, that being said, I did not damage freight or incur any other charges. And I did not hit anyone! I was told not to call back that they would call when they made a decision. In the meantime I started looking for other work. I finally found out that I was no longer employed when a) I had to use health insurance for my son and it had been cancelled and b) could not get another driving job because Cypress said I had a rollover and they terminated me. All they have done is lied. I was never told I was no longer employed with them and no notice of insurance cancellation. To top it off, they sent me a bill of $700.00 + dollars and they still have my belongings. I need to know what recourse I have legally and what to do about the report they have falsely made. Any help would be appreciated. Just had a thought-better check my DAC report because if they put it on there, it will be a false report. Thanks everyone for listening via email.
Would not give Cypress Truck Lines the time of day
Discussion in 'Report A BAD Trucking Company Here' started by DavidR55, Mar 28, 2014.
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I feel sorry for you , I hope you took pictures to prove your point because they are not going to give you access to onboard video! You need a LAWYER ! Good luck
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Thanks! That's what I'll have to do. Take care!
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Dont hold me to this, and others would know better -but i thought they just couldn't cut health insurance off like that and had to be offered or continued for a certain amount of time ? does any one have more info on that ?
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You really have none dude. That's just trucking. Maybe one of the bottom of the bottom Craig list companies will hire you, but other then that. You might want to find another career. Until some time passes.
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That sucks.Cypress had already made their decision before you called them the first time.Just another lieing company.I wouldn't even think twice,id be looking for a lawyer.
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What is a lawyer going to do? Nothing!! Enough with the lawyer talk. You put it in a ditch and roll it over. You are good as done. Do not pass go do not collect 200 dollars.
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[QUOTE="Hang - Man";3927260]Dont hold me to this, and others would know better -but i thought they just couldn't cut health insurance off like that and had to be offered or continued for a certain amount of time ? does any one have more info on that ?[/QUOTE]
I think you a referring to COBRA benefits that entitle you to health insurance after losing employment. Typically you will receive paperwork giving you your options, but you would typically have to pay 100% of the premiums. Of course all that may have changed.Last edited by a moderator: Mar 28, 2014
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You were driving the truck. You ran it off the road and rolled it. If this is on your dac, it is accurate. Good luck on getting a job (in a different line of work).
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