demonofthefall
Junior Member
What is the name of your state? Louisiana.
Hey guys, I don't know if this is the right place for this but I am in need of some advice. About a year ago I met a couple that owned their own transportation company through a mutual friend. Basically they used their 2 trucks to move RV's from the manufacturer to the dealers and different things like that. Anyway, they told me that they were in dire need of someone to help. I needed extra money so I agreed to do what I could. Now keep in mind that I had never driven a truck this size, let alone one with a huge RV hooked to it. I told them this and they assured me it would be ok. The day came to move one from one dealer to another. I drove one truck by myself and followed them to the first dealer to pick up the RV. I had no idea of how to connect to it so they did it for me. At this point they insisted that we split up. I'd drop my RV off at one dealer while they would go to another across the state. I expressed my concern over the fact that I was inexperienced in driving in this situation but they insisted I go alone. I arrived at the dealer after driving all day and the gate I was supposed to drive through ended up being closed. I called them to inform them that the gate was closed and I could not get through. This is where things get crazy. They tell me to wait on someone thats supposedly going to be coming open it for me. After a long time of waiting they call back and tell me that the guy who is supposed to come open the gate is drunk across town so Ill have to take a back road. This obviously bothered me quite a bit. So I'm told to go around on this ridiculously dark unlighted road until I see a grass drive way to pull into. I see what I think is the right driveway but it turns out not to be so I end up getting stuck. Basically in the process of trying to turn around, a low hanging tree branch busts the window, tail light and a piece of siding on the RV. I call to tell them what happened and they finally arrive and park the RV. Now at first they were furious that the guy who was supposed to open the gate was not there, Evidently drunk across town and this leads to the drunk guy getting either fired or severely reprimanded for his obvious screw up. I end up not getting a dime for my full day of work and go home thinking this nightmare was over. Months later I get a call from said couple explaining that the cost of the RV damage was $5000. This seemed absolutely ridiculous to me for the amount of damage. I was never shown a bill but was told that I was at least partially responsible for the damages. Now even if it was $5000 in damage, should I be liable? Since I was working for their company, should their insurance not take care of it? Besides, they knew that I had no experience and choose to send me alone on this.. Not to mention the gate being closed and all that crap. So now im getting harassed by these people all day and night by them calling from a blocked number and asking me about my money situation and when I can give them money. They also tell me that they are in a bad financial situation and need the money immediately. All this almost a year later.... So please tell me if I am the least bit responsible for this....
Hey guys, I don't know if this is the right place for this but I am in need of some advice. About a year ago I met a couple that owned their own transportation company through a mutual friend. Basically they used their 2 trucks to move RV's from the manufacturer to the dealers and different things like that. Anyway, they told me that they were in dire need of someone to help. I needed extra money so I agreed to do what I could. Now keep in mind that I had never driven a truck this size, let alone one with a huge RV hooked to it. I told them this and they assured me it would be ok. The day came to move one from one dealer to another. I drove one truck by myself and followed them to the first dealer to pick up the RV. I had no idea of how to connect to it so they did it for me. At this point they insisted that we split up. I'd drop my RV off at one dealer while they would go to another across the state. I expressed my concern over the fact that I was inexperienced in driving in this situation but they insisted I go alone. I arrived at the dealer after driving all day and the gate I was supposed to drive through ended up being closed. I called them to inform them that the gate was closed and I could not get through. This is where things get crazy. They tell me to wait on someone thats supposedly going to be coming open it for me. After a long time of waiting they call back and tell me that the guy who is supposed to come open the gate is drunk across town so Ill have to take a back road. This obviously bothered me quite a bit. So I'm told to go around on this ridiculously dark unlighted road until I see a grass drive way to pull into. I see what I think is the right driveway but it turns out not to be so I end up getting stuck. Basically in the process of trying to turn around, a low hanging tree branch busts the window, tail light and a piece of siding on the RV. I call to tell them what happened and they finally arrive and park the RV. Now at first they were furious that the guy who was supposed to open the gate was not there, Evidently drunk across town and this leads to the drunk guy getting either fired or severely reprimanded for his obvious screw up. I end up not getting a dime for my full day of work and go home thinking this nightmare was over. Months later I get a call from said couple explaining that the cost of the RV damage was $5000. This seemed absolutely ridiculous to me for the amount of damage. I was never shown a bill but was told that I was at least partially responsible for the damages. Now even if it was $5000 in damage, should I be liable? Since I was working for their company, should their insurance not take care of it? Besides, they knew that I had no experience and choose to send me alone on this.. Not to mention the gate being closed and all that crap. So now im getting harassed by these people all day and night by them calling from a blocked number and asking me about my money situation and when I can give them money. They also tell me that they are in a bad financial situation and need the money immediately. All this almost a year later.... So please tell me if I am the least bit responsible for this....