Paul
Lafayette,#2Consumer Comment
Fri, May 13, 2005
I am in the Middle of my move so I don't even know how badly I got screwed. ( I have a new mover that it storing my items - good guys ) I urge you to write to any and all gov't officials in the state you "were" in, also your new location, etc. ( FBI, attorney general, prosecuting attorney, governor's office, etc ) Also write to TV stations in both regions. Also Progressive / AY Transport is located in San Jose Ca, and Florida, so you need to write all of the above in that region in addition to your local ones ( where you were and are now ). Go to each states web site and write and copy your story to anyone that will listen. It is the "shotgun theory" of getting attention. I was a broadcaster for many years and I know that this works. If enough people join in. Write everybody and hope someone responds, listens and eventually acts. A targeted approach will not work. Bottom line Make noise !!! :-) Write your story as complete as possible and copy it to anyone you can. ( O'reilly, MSNBC, CNN....state agencies, officials, etc... Especially in San Jose Ca and Florida ) I know this may not get attention right away.... But it may get attention after many of us speak loudly... In your emails you need to reference any websites you see that talk about these guys. Officials and agencies that may have never knew about this now know you are not alone in this. I am also working on finding an attorney that specializes in "Transportation" law. I have a few attorneys looking into my case to see what they can do. Keep your records.... Keep your checks, visa card statements, etc. Any way that you paid these idiots. Here is a copy of a letter I sent Progressive... I mean every word of it.... You need to be as angry and don't give up, don't give in and don't agree or sign any item they send you. I have a few contacts at national media outlets that are talking to me.... Hopefully I can convince them to put the light on them and the agencies that regulate this company and business. File a report at http://www.oig.dot.gov/ayvictims/ Reference this web site in your letters to anyone that will listen. They will stand up and take more notice to you and your case. -------------------------------------------------- A Letter to Progressive / AY Transport To whom it may concern. I called the San Jose office of the attorney general ( Carter Stuart ), local FBI office, Channel 5, 8 and 11 in the region. National Contacts ( Fox News, MSNBC, O'Reilly ). I have spoke to the FBI, FTC, BBB. & and a few more ABC gov't org's. Plus my 2 attorneys. ( 1 in San Jose ). I demand action regarding my account# 1xxxxx. Items are missing and broken. I am in process of raining a "media and legal" s**t storm down on Progressive and all it "other" shell companies over my move. Wire fraud ? via my Visa card, checks, and wire transfers of money,etc. My contract was bounced around between National, Progressive, AY Transport etc. Can you say CA, WV, MD, TX, and IN attorney general, prosecuting attorney, and legal filings in each and every state ? I will file paperwork in every state until you correct my move issues. Lack of proper attention to this issue will only spur me on to follow due process in this matter. If I did the above in a few hours, think about what I can do in a few days, weeks, etc.
Sharon
Alexandria,#3Consumer Suggestion
Thu, May 12, 2005
The phone number you listed is for Progressive Van Lines, the same company you were talking about. Just so you know, Progressive Van Lines is an alias for AY Transport, Midwest Relocation, and Premier Moving, four companies that were raided by the DOT, along with the IRS, US Treasury, and the FBI, a couple weeks ago. They alos hit National Moving Netowrk, currently known as Patriot Moving, which gives about 80% of its business to the four companies mentioend above. In fact, Progressive Van Lines was co-founded by the founder of Patriot Moving. Does this eplain it all? The DOT is currently doing a serious investigation into all of the companies lited above. You should go to this website and fill out your complaint (have your driver's license and any paperwork handy, and it'll take about a half hour). They need as many victims as possible to get the REAL picture of what thee companies do! And I know firsthand what they can do, I also got scammed by NMN and AY. http://www.oig.dot.gov/ayvictims/ Good luck!
Sharon
Alexandria,#4Consumer Suggestion
Thu, May 12, 2005
The phone number you listed is for Progressive Van Lines, the same company you were talking about. Just so you know, Progressive Van Lines is an alias for AY Transport, Midwest Relocation, and Premier Moving, four companies that were raided by the DOT, along with the IRS, US Treasury, and the FBI, a couple weeks ago. They alos hit National Moving Netowrk, currently known as Patriot Moving, which gives about 80% of its business to the four companies mentioend above. In fact, Progressive Van Lines was co-founded by the founder of Patriot Moving. Does this eplain it all? The DOT is currently doing a serious investigation into all of the companies lited above. You should go to this website and fill out your complaint (have your driver's license and any paperwork handy, and it'll take about a half hour). They need as many victims as possible to get the REAL picture of what thee companies do! And I know firsthand what they can do, I also got scammed by NMN and AY. http://www.oig.dot.gov/ayvictims/ Good luck!
Charlotte
Herndon,#5Author of original report
Thu, May 12, 2005
All I know is that we went through Patriot movers, The driver told us that Patriot movers hires any one who wants the job. This guy lived out of California and couldn't wait to go home. He said that Patriot hires who ever wants the job and who ever is the cheapest. They don't go through any company they just hire private contractors. The only reason they go through someone on drop off (like Progressive Van Lines) is because they (progrssive) are responsible for the insurance, their the ones that get screwed on top of the customers. I know for a fact that the man that put the furniture in the truck is the one who ruined our furniture!! And I know for a fact that Stuart at Patriot added on the false charges. We didn't work with anyone else till our furniture was on the road. And No, the truck was not marked, it was just a large white semi and a yellow cab with no writing. They don't give numbers. The only number I have I don't know if it will help is 877-493-4200 ex. 7 I talked to a Annetta and she works with the drivers that dropped of the furniture I don't know if she knows who the driver was who picked up the furniture. Patriot also said or shouold I say Stuart said that if I went over my weight that I would be charged .42 a pound, instead they charged me .55. They get you if you don't pay then you don't get your furniture and they charge you something crazy an hour till you get tired of fighting and decide to pay. So no matter what you get screwed.
Charlotte
Herndon,#6Author of original report
Thu, May 12, 2005
All I know is that we went through Patriot movers, The driver told us that Patriot movers hires any one who wants the job. This guy lived out of California and couldn't wait to go home. He said that Patriot hires who ever wants the job and who ever is the cheapest. They don't go through any company they just hire private contractors. The only reason they go through someone on drop off (like Progressive Van Lines) is because they (progrssive) are responsible for the insurance, their the ones that get screwed on top of the customers. I know for a fact that the man that put the furniture in the truck is the one who ruined our furniture!! And I know for a fact that Stuart at Patriot added on the false charges. We didn't work with anyone else till our furniture was on the road. And No, the truck was not marked, it was just a large white semi and a yellow cab with no writing. They don't give numbers. The only number I have I don't know if it will help is 877-493-4200 ex. 7 I talked to a Annetta and she works with the drivers that dropped of the furniture I don't know if she knows who the driver was who picked up the furniture. Patriot also said or shouold I say Stuart said that if I went over my weight that I would be charged .42 a pound, instead they charged me .55. They get you if you don't pay then you don't get your furniture and they charge you something crazy an hour till you get tired of fighting and decide to pay. So no matter what you get screwed.
Charlotte
Herndon,#7Author of original report
Thu, May 12, 2005
All I know is that we went through Patriot movers, The driver told us that Patriot movers hires any one who wants the job. This guy lived out of California and couldn't wait to go home. He said that Patriot hires who ever wants the job and who ever is the cheapest. They don't go through any company they just hire private contractors. The only reason they go through someone on drop off (like Progressive Van Lines) is because they (progrssive) are responsible for the insurance, their the ones that get screwed on top of the customers. I know for a fact that the man that put the furniture in the truck is the one who ruined our furniture!! And I know for a fact that Stuart at Patriot added on the false charges. We didn't work with anyone else till our furniture was on the road. And No, the truck was not marked, it was just a large white semi and a yellow cab with no writing. They don't give numbers. The only number I have I don't know if it will help is 877-493-4200 ex. 7 I talked to a Annetta and she works with the drivers that dropped of the furniture I don't know if she knows who the driver was who picked up the furniture. Patriot also said or shouold I say Stuart said that if I went over my weight that I would be charged .42 a pound, instead they charged me .55. They get you if you don't pay then you don't get your furniture and they charge you something crazy an hour till you get tired of fighting and decide to pay. So no matter what you get screwed.
Charlotte
Herndon,#8Author of original report
Thu, May 12, 2005
All I know is that we went through Patriot movers, The driver told us that Patriot movers hires any one who wants the job. This guy lived out of California and couldn't wait to go home. He said that Patriot hires who ever wants the job and who ever is the cheapest. They don't go through any company they just hire private contractors. The only reason they go through someone on drop off (like Progressive Van Lines) is because they (progrssive) are responsible for the insurance, their the ones that get screwed on top of the customers. I know for a fact that the man that put the furniture in the truck is the one who ruined our furniture!! And I know for a fact that Stuart at Patriot added on the false charges. We didn't work with anyone else till our furniture was on the road. And No, the truck was not marked, it was just a large white semi and a yellow cab with no writing. They don't give numbers. The only number I have I don't know if it will help is 877-493-4200 ex. 7 I talked to a Annetta and she works with the drivers that dropped of the furniture I don't know if she knows who the driver was who picked up the furniture. Patriot also said or shouold I say Stuart said that if I went over my weight that I would be charged .42 a pound, instead they charged me .55. They get you if you don't pay then you don't get your furniture and they charge you something crazy an hour till you get tired of fighting and decide to pay. So no matter what you get screwed.
Sharon
Alexandria,#9Consumer Suggestion
Wed, May 11, 2005
Charlotte, Patriot is a moving broker, not the actual moving company. Do you know the name of the company that showed up? Was the truck marked? Do you have a phone number or such?
Sharon
Alexandria,#10Consumer Suggestion
Wed, May 11, 2005
Charlotte, Patriot is a moving broker, not the actual moving company. Do you know the name of the company that showed up? Was the truck marked? Do you have a phone number or such?
Sharon
Alexandria,#11Consumer Suggestion
Wed, May 11, 2005
Charlotte, Patriot is a moving broker, not the actual moving company. Do you know the name of the company that showed up? Was the truck marked? Do you have a phone number or such?