How to report a company
#11
01-12-2009, 05:46 AM
I recently worked for a small hotshot company in the Houston, TX area. I was expected to log illegally, did not have a cab card, no ifta, and upon leaving my pay was not correct for the last two weeks worked. Can this company be reported to DOT or some other entity so that they could be audited or shut down?
I myself have pondered taking that road against a company early on.. then quickly realized that going to the DOT to make a case against a truck company is like riding shotgun for Bonnie and Clyde and then going to the police to turn them in....it generally isn't going to pan out very well. Generally speaking...if one is cooking thier logbooks it is so they can 'chase' the frieght schedules...they are not making much more than the fellow who runs legal. Just gotta say 'No'.... (an old dude who had driven for a long time told me that btw) Last edited by zipy46; 01-12-2009 at 05:51 AM.
#12
02-21-2009, 05:46 AM
IFTA is required for two or more axles with a GVWR of more than 26,000 pounds.
If you suspect the carrier was not accurately reporting IFA mileage you can report the carrier to IFTA: International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) Same with the IRP, it's a state violation so you'll have to contact Texas to report your suspicions. For pay issues you'll have to contact you local Department of Labor. Now for the logs, be prepared to provide details of exactly you are stipulating was an illegal act and call 1-888-DOT-SAFT or visit Safety Violation Disclaimer Be safe. |
