Talkcdl Trucking Podcast

Trucker Booting Scam - Know The Law. All across the country there is a new scam going on. Tow companies are setting up illegal booting traps. Unaware to the property owner, illegal tow companies will set signs on parking lots that say "No Semi Truck Parking". In many cases the signs are hidden and not well lit. When an unsuspecting trucker pulls in to the empty parking lot for a few hours of rest, the trap is sprung. Many time the signs might be quickly installed after the trucker has already laid down for some sleep. Then comes the knock on the door and the tired truck driver is awaken to a boot or a barnacle attached to his semi-truck. The ransom to free your rig Now comes the cost to get your truck back. These fees are very high and most truckers can not afford to pay the tow truck driver. These fees can cost up to $2500 just to have the boot removed. This is a scam and is very illegal. Know the law Being this is a new scam for the past couple of years, laws and those that enforce the laws