JH Rose Logistics Scumbags

Hello all,

I have a situation with J H Rose Logistics. In December 2018 we transported a load from VA to NC for them. The shipper Cloverleaf cold storage loaded and sealed the trailer and we delivered to NC receiver. Turns out that about 24 cases were missing. They are blaming us for not delivering exact amount as stated on BOLs. So they charged $528 from the load because cases were missing. We did not steal them it was someones mistake not loading correct amount, it happens. I don't want to pay for someone miscounting the cases. What can I do? I have filed with their surety bond. They denied the claim due to transported commodity not covered by bond, its was chicken. There was no where on confirmation stating that driver has to count the cases. I have called the shipper and asked them "are the drivers allowed inside the warehouse to count the cases" answer was no. It is a cold storage, no one in their right mind will stand there and count all the cases being loaded for 3-4 hours. I have tried talking to agent and corporate office and they are saying since we signed for the amount on BOL we are responsible for the everything missing. This is a first one for me, usually if something is missing then they just bill different amount to the buyer. Can someone tell me what should I do about this.

 

I have called twice already to Cloverleaf cold storage, both ladies that worked there stated that drivers are not allowed inside the warehouse, and one lady said that no one reported missing cases to them. I recorded both calls and send them to JH Rose, but they want a letter from Cloverleaf stating that drivers are not allowed inside the warehouse. I dont have to prove that we didnt steal anything, thats why there is a seal on the trailer.

 

I know $528 is not a lot of money but I am getting tired of brokers always want to make a trucking company at fault. So I am thinking filling a lawsuit against them. No matter what the out come will be, I will know I tried everything to defend myself and my company.