I am new to trucking, but learned the hard way. SUB-CONTRACTED under Jonathan Garcia (lessor of Trans Am trucking). He takes advantage of neby drivers by promising big checks, lots of off time, says would pay 'all miles driven' from his team driving with me. Truth is he began stealing off my miles from the very first check. With him 5 months, he found me to be tracking all driving stats... So he booted me 1,300 mi. From my home, stranded without pay (happened conveniently on Fri./payday).
I cant secure an attorney who will handle this (labor dispute, too little $ I guess). Can sue via 'his' state of Kentucky, but there, they have a max small claims of only $1,500. The labor commission has said I am sub contracted not an 'employee', thus they don't handle this! (seems as though he has covered his bases).
One other employee fired, two quit within the short 5 months with this scam artist. He blatantly stole thousands from me & kicked me to the curb for fresh newbies to rip off they're long miles running for him.
How can we stop these scam artists???
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