Can the broker withhold payment to the carrier after the vehicle has been delivered?
yongjiujunshi asked:
A couple of vehicles has been damaged during transport. The broker is refusing to send payments unless they see proof that the insurance claim is going through. If it is wrong of them to withhold payment, is there some documentation from the DOT or FMCSA to prove that they are wrong. And what actions can I take to make them pay?
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A couple of vehicles has been damaged during transport. The broker is refusing to send payments unless they see proof that the insurance claim is going through. If it is wrong of them to withhold payment, is there some documentation from the DOT or FMCSA to prove that they are wrong. And what actions can I take to make them pay?
December 1st, 2009 at 2:30 am
I found this but don’t know if it will help you, good luck. UCANTCME
December 3rd, 2009 at 6:44 am
Okay, generally unless there is a relationship between the broker and the carrier, the bill is paid before the vehicles are dropped off.
But that really isn’t what you are asking. In your case, the guarantee that the vehicles would arrive in good shape wasn’t met. The carrier is supposed to be insured so that in the event damage does happen, it can be remedied.
Yes, he can withhold payment until he knows for sure that you will be fixing his vehicles and making him whole again. The action you can take to make them pay is to supply the asked for proof that the insurance claim has been made and they will be compensated for the damage you did to their merchandise. oklatom