01/13/2023
I had the most INTERESTING call from my dispatcher.
Seems SEVERAL brokers declined to give us loads, because some ' carrier 411' to them WE had an 'impending cancellation' (or suspension) of our MC #/ DOT #...and there for we could not haul for them.
HEAVY SIGH***
So I called the FMSCA (on perpetual HOLD for an hour) knowing in my heart there was NOTHING WRONG with our accounts.
I spoke with a young woman who confirmed there was a 'Pending suspension' coming February 7th IF MY INSURANCE EXPIRED**
Are you EFFING KIDDING ME? Yes, my insurance is coming up for RENEWAL 2/1. Is it CURRENT TODAY? *yes Am I shopping around for a competitive policy? *yes
Do I plan on staying in business, and RENEW (or switch to a NEW insurance company) withing the prescribed time frame? *yes.
Am I deliquent or suspended TODAY? *NO*
Are my MC and DOT numbers deactivated TODAY? *NO*
Let me ask you MAGICAL vetting companies and brokers a question. If you are FIVE DAYS AWAY from your birthday, and your drivers license EXPIRES at midnight of your birthday if you DO NOT RENEW IT....are you STILL A LEGAL DRIVER on the road? *YES*
If you are pulled over FIVE DAYS before your birthday, and it will EXPIRE on your birthday, can the officer give you a ticket for operating a motor vehicle with an expired license? *NO*
STOP penalizing people for IMPENDING infractions that HAVE NOT TAKEN PLACE**** All you need to know is a carrier is in compliance, and will be as long as they have your load. THAT is all you should be concerned about******
PLEASE....use common sense in the future*