Big Scam Going On & Hundreds Of Truck Drivers Are Getting Illegally Booted At Truck Stops

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[@mikeklinger1712]

Alot of these scammers in the KZbin comments are using this cashapp & zelle too! must be hard to track

[@who346]

Seems like a Portable Grinder is always needed when your traveling now...if you destroy the devices, then they are out of pocket....

[@01mustang05]

Please be reasonable about the scheme you and the majority are participating in and perpetuating. The business scheme part of the work you are helping others and yourself with, coincides with a massive corruption, theft, and slavery scheme to harm and keep the scheme going. Humanity continues to be very bad at raising children, it's not even a main issue being addressed, even though it's literally the fundamental core problem causing the majority of human caused problems. Please come to see the bigger picture and help a child or two or more, in ways you never thought about before.

[@jodemit655]

They are in it with either the truck stop owners or managers so they get a cut of the booting or towing fee if you pay it. As far as the glad hand lock if you remove the two bolts that hold the locking flange on problem solved. As far as the boot if it has a door that covers the locking mechanism just use a pry bar and pop that door open and many boots just use a allen head screw to tighten the actual locking mechanism. These rouge towing companies are just scamming drivers in conjunction with paying bribes to the stop managers in order to perpetuate their scams.

[@Sunset4Semaphores]

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[@marlinbrandon1044]

That's just one of the reasons that I carry a Milwalkee cutoff tool in my truck...

[@USMC72]

Yes and a 9mm as well

[@JOCRUZ9163]

Can you use it to take off the locks on the air lines?

[@steezy7460]

Interesting, thanks

[@USMC72]

@@JOCRUZ9163 After a couple of rounds, maybe. But at least I tried. Lol

[@longfeet14]

​@@USMC72 Memphis criminals are not pulling up unarmed, and you can most definitely expect something more powerful than 9mm. Yo best bet is to follow this video, cause it can get real ugly real fast down here.

[@Shivris]

The company I drive for implores drivers not to park at any of the truck stops in Memphis or Atlanta mainly because of theft but this is just one more reason.

[@dwjoseph59]

Mine too, the majority of the memphis, tn area truckstops always have a shady look & feel to them just like the ones in the dfw metroplex in texas!!

[@pollypurree1834]

Texarkana is also a big problem for parts theft off of the trucks. They will steal your bumper, mirrors, etc.

[@matj3296]

Phenix city Alabama does this too

[@Enochrry6024]

West Memphis and Memphis has been known around the country for very shady practices for a very longtime now,the entire city is over populated with criminal behavior..Dallas is also know for the same behavior practices,specially towards flat bed drivers loaded with building materials..Stealing the entire truck left at truck stops over night for delivery,stealing the building materials for other construction sites in Dallas metro area.

[@elsuzuki04]

@@matj3296 phenix city al my hometown

[@danielmarks3882]

Those guys are gonna mess with the wrong trucker and end up getting themselves shot or badly beaten with a tire iron. Some truckers don’t mess around.

[@wilfdarr]

You don't mess with someone's mortgage

[@skipads5141]

LMGDAO guys who sit down all week getting fatter.

[@Shaboogamoo]

Tire iron? More like the load secure bar to crack their egg heads.

[@ItsaRomethingeveryday]

Absolutely! We respect Truckers, they keep the world moving

[@jesuschristislord77733]

FAFO

[@tonylewis3890]

As a former tow truck operator who does impounds (1) yes the Company has to be certified & Company regulated plus licensed (2) they can not boot you or tow you while your in the truck we actually have to tell you that you have to move if your in the vehicle (3) it is VERY ILLEGAL To boot or prevent one from leaving if there are no posted signed that are clearly visible when you pull in, (4) as a current fugitive recovery agent it’s also considered kidnapping if they prevent you from leaving the area

[@blakeneysanders4264]

Wouldn't it also be considered false imprisonment.

[@Ziro666cpm]

@@blakeneysanders4264 pretty sure yea

[@tonylewis3890]

Yes actually it would be considered that in a few states

[@mstover2809]

@@tonylewis3890 Probably most states, as kidnapping usually involves moving an unlawfully restrained person.

[@jesseyjohnson5763]

tampering with interstate commerce fedral crime.

[@caseypatty76]

I got one of those windshield boots about a year ago. I used a flat piece of metal to get up under it to break the suction. Once I got it off it started beeping really loud so I put it on the ground in front of the drive tires. After a couple of time pulling and backing over it the beeping stopped. I called the boot company told them where it was at. Never heard another word from them.

[@NovejSpeed3]

😂😂😂😂 Great troubleshooting!

[@TennesseeTrout419]

Don't EVER stop in Memphis! If you can't make it through to the other side, then stop before you get to the city. If you deliver or pick up. Make sure you have the time to go in, get shit done, and get out. Very dangerous city.

[@davidpyle2786]

What do u expect from a democratic run city who values criminals right more than honest citizens

[@TennesseeTrout419]

@@davidpyle2786 yeah that city lost cause.

[@dwjoseph59]

Even ja morant's doing crazy stuff there & he's a rich professional athlete!! WTH MEMPHIS?!?!

[@Enochrry6024]

West Memphis and Memphis truck stops was well known in the early 90's by the majority of truck drivers all over america,for prostitution(lot lizards)and drug sales,theft and scams..It's very surprising that the younger drivers today do not know about these practices that was well known by drivers in the early 90's to early 2000's..Memphis as a majority is over populated with criminal behavior,corrupt law enforcement,thug culture,drug enterprise,,hitta boys,prostitution,gang associations and murder rate is off the scale.

[@Enochrry6024]

​@@dwjoseph59 ..Yeah,Ja has been influenced by the Memphis culture.

[@charlesbutcher7850]

This is always my first thought when I hear about people getting booted at Walmarts. They sell grinders in the store. That boots not staying on my truck for long

[@hiredgun05]

The parking situation for Walmart is left up to the individual store manager. Short term truck and RV parking is allowed here in Cartersville, Ga. for up to twelve hours if you buy something in the store. If you don't make a purchase of some kind they will ask you to leave. Buy a candy bar and a soda and have the receipt handy and you're good there. I have a friend that was towed out of a Dayton , Ohio Walmart after he just spent $1200 in that store!!!

[@johnstarks5323]

Cheaper too...

[@westtexastll1978]

@@hiredgun05 that WM Manager is hereby demoted to @$$h⁰[€.

[@kingofkings420316]

​@@hiredgun05 sometimes its not even the walmarts...it can be local ordinances

[@raymondcarter1137]

Just use a screwdriver to open the boot. Boots are super easy to remove if you don’t care about using it again.

[@Luka23567]

People really need to start uniting and fighting back against these monsters in human form, just waiting to take advantage of people. What a ridiculous situation for that driver to be put through.

[@Jeff-ii9om]

There was signs saying "no parking"PERIOD.If signs are ignored face the consequences .

[@Luka23567]

@@Jeff-ii9om did you watch the video? He said there were none. If your warned and there are clear no parking signs, they still can’t just boot your equipment. They can call the police and have you fined for illegally parking. Booting is asinine criminal behavior.

[@andrewp7509]

@Jeff there is parking there but you have to pay,usually it's free the first hour at most places so stfu and get back in your Civic

[@westtexastll1978]

The 2A isn't just for Tyrants who intend on tyranting... Trying to kidnap or falsely imprison a Free Man could cause a Perp to catch Acute, Sudden-onset, Lead Poisoning.

[@westtexastll1978]

@@Jeff-ii9om *IF* they TRULY don't want truck traffic, they should put up height restriction devices.

[@cohendmr]

I mentioned this in another video somewhere. I'm an OO. A couple of years ago I delivered direct to a walmart and when empty I pulled off to the back and parked where the dock manager told me was OK to for the night. I went in and did some shopping. When I came out I was booted. I went right back in to complain and they said they are not responsible. That the property owners they lease from don't want trucks parking on their property and have an independent tow company enforce it. They apparently had a running dispute about having them verifying legitimate parking of delivery vehicles. After being notified of the cost for them to come and remove it I waited till the morning so they wouldn't re boot me and cut it off. Also do a thorough walk around if you are booted in a shady manner. I've talked to a few this has happened to. I had an additional chain threaded through both inner duals,axle,and brake chambers on the rear axle of my trailer. Just walking around it wasn't noticed but I get down and check for damage and that was when I noticed it. If I had pulled forward it would have ripped both brake chambers off and most likely taken out airbags before locking up tires. It was good 5/16 transport grade that laced between the drum and wheel. I kept it and use it to this day on my tractor.

[@MikeDCWeld]

If they told you that you could park overnight knowing that the owners of the property don't allow parking and have an independent tow company doing enforcement on that, they are _definitely_ responsible. It's not the drivers' problem that they can't work out a way to provide parking for drivers who need it following a delivery while also preventing unauthorized parking.

[@cohendmr]

@Michael Carnes unfortunately it tends to be disreputable tow companies that are the main problem. They are supposed to verify legitimate parking first but it profits them to just boot and scoot.

[@TheOcculus]

Anti-tamper locks need to be made to lock the gladhands to the trailer or a locking anti-tamper box to cover the gladhands and the wiring disconnect to prevent these vandals from screwing with your truck.

[@timknoll8654]

And 5th wheel

[@SpeedySailor]

@Tim Knoll , when you park, pull the red knob, then pull fwd like a tug test. Then pull Ur yellow knob. That tension on the 5th wheel will keep anyone from trying to yank the handle.

[@rodx5571]

its not a deterrent. They will just cut the air lines. You cant outsmart them, or prevent anything. However, carry a cordless band saw, that will make em think twice as the boot carcasses line the truckstop green belt. I dont run a big truck, i do some hotshot stuff and i put locks on my trailer and my 5th wheel handle. Anytime i am out of view, when i return i do a gear check with tazer in hand. I have found tampering.

[@westtexastll1978]

The 2A isn't just for Tyrants who intend on tyranting... Trying to kidnap or falsely imprison a Free Man could cause a Perp to catch Acute, Sudden-onset, Lead Poisoning.

[@westtexastll1978]

@@rodx5571 The 2A isn't just for Tyrants who intend on tyranting... Trying to kidnap or falsely imprison a Free Man could cause a Perp to catch Acute, Sudden-onset, Lead Poisoning.

[@Daniel-z2j2v]

This is why everyone should carry

[@beetlebailey]

You can’t shoot somebody with the intentions of killing them because they put a lock on your tire

[@beetlebailey]

This is a civil matter, not a criminal matter. In the eyes of the law.

[@KarmicEQ]

This is kidnapping. If the driver is in his truck, and tow guy disables his vehicle (locking out airline) and booting it, holding him for ransom - it is kidnapping. What if driver has a medical emergency? How did the driver initially know he wasn't being hijacked/robbed? Some random dude comes up and disables my truck, he's not leaving there without an ambulance or a coroner's van.

[@Daniel-z2j2v]

@@beetlebailey I never said to shoot him but I’m sure a gun pointed at him would deter him from illegally booting and trying to scam him. But it is a shame that there are people like you who condone these scammers and don’t forget he also vandalized his truck by pulling his air line so he couldn’t leave.

[@highwayman1224]

​@@KarmicEQ calm down tough guy... 🙄😂😂

[@JackieDaytona01]

I find these people tend not to mess with you when they see a side arm on your hip when you get out the truck. That usually gets them to go away.

[@highwayman1224]

Riiiiight..... 🙄🙄🙄

[@jakemrcool]

@@highwayman1224 it's legal to carry in a truck. Ive carried for a long time in my truck.

[@highwayman1224]

@@jakemrcool it varies from state to state and I guarantee you ain't jumping out of your truck with it on your hip.....

[@johnnybegood9285]

@@highwayman1224 I agree. Just another want- to- be tough trucker telling BS trucker stories. The only thing that tow guy would see from this clown is his chain drive wallet swinging from his hip taking out his cash and begging him to take the boot off.

[@highwayman1224]

@@johnnybegood9285 exactly!! 😂🤣

[@Jon_Waz]

Ryobi makes a GREAT grinder/cutoff tool, cordless, and it works PERFECTLY for these type situations. 👍

[@driverben8604]

If there's ever anything wrong with where or how I'm parked, knock on the door. Anytime I see that kind of crap on my truck and no one's made the effort to contact me, that crap will be left in pieces when I drive away

[@nismo3332]

Yussir

[@westtexastll1978]

Damn Skippy!!!

[@elmorcielagomorcielago1146]

Drivers need to read the reviews of those truck stops. There's a lot of those gas stations doing that. Usually those gas stations are next to Pilot and Flying j's. I got booted at a cnergy gas stations. Read the reviews if you don't want to deal with this. The guy that booted me wanted $500.00 dlrs. Luckily they used a cable, I cut it with a bolt cutters. I almost went to jail because there was no way I was going to give them $500.00 bucks. Read the reviews, read the reviews, read the reviews and avoid this!

[@Luka23567]

People need to start fighting back

[@Nmotion7]

Damn this stuff is sad @ it's finest!! Trucker who is out here trying to make a decent living and all of a sudden Here comes the towing companies wants to make money off us! A lot of them towing companies better pump there brakes, because right now your taking money out of our pockets for no real reason. If I was the driver didn't call you, then you don't have no business in or around that truck!!! SIMPLE!!!😡🤬

[@lesliepaine]

​@@Nmotion7 p

[@truthunfiltered314]

Easy solution to that problem. If trucks stop going there for any reason, whether to buy fuel, deliver it or deliver merchandise, they will either have to change their policies or shut their doors.

[@westtexastll1978]

The 2A isn't just for Tyrants who intend on tyranting... Trying to kidnap or falsely imprison a Free Man could cause a Perp to catch Acute, Sudden-onset, Lead Poisoning.

[@tuurd]

this is why i carry- both a cordless grinder with cutoff wheel, and a freedom seed dispenser.

[@janeshure]

Freedom seed dispenser!!! I love it!!!

[@AlexisMartinez-xf9vg]

Boricua!!!! Never never never park on Memphis. I always do my pre plan avoiding stopping there for multiple reasons. As a matter of fact I just spent last night parked in Arkansas to avoid Memphis and started this morning.

[@sassylady2001]

Smart man!! Stay away from Memphis. I advice my family when they are on their way to Arkansas to drive THROUGH, do not stop for anything - keep moving.

[@hihiker13]

I agree West Memphis is a lot better I do use capital fuel but I don't use the one in Memphis it's not safe

[@mike-sk2li]

I always go to the casino. Parking is secure, well lit and armed security drives around all night

[@stonefox9124]

Dude... Get the police out there and call the guy... "Hey I got ur money come get this boot off"

[@josephmua9749]

Honestly you did the right thing if I were in your shoes I would have panicked,considered that guy a thief and go agressive.i will go on him with all I got(🔨).you don't touch peoples properties like that.i am an owner operator and i finance my truck.things are really hard.money doesn't come that easy and I'm not willing to loose a penny over some stupid situation

[@mt3311]

I don't care if the fool drives a fuckin tank, he puts his hands on my airlines, and thete is going to be a fight. That is a safety violation. Fuck with my truck and I catch you, there will be hell to pay.

[@californiadreaming9216]

Joseph Mua well said. Suggestion: try to avoid using weapons. Assault rap is much easier to get withdrawn (defending yourself, your business vehicle) than assault with a weapon. Hard to beat that one. Be safe. Cheers.

[@tomh9807]

I totally agree with u and would have eventually beaten the shit out of him despite being a company driver as I am treating my equipment as if it would be my own

[@ElowenKane]

Absolutely, touch my truck and I WILL assault you... You knock on my door first GODDAMNIT.

[@westtexastll1978]

@@tomh9807 more like because it's about 'Castle Doctrine' legally.

[@generalpattton]

Great video! Excelent explanatiom of whats going on! I love having the truckstop shown on google maps and so forth. Thank you to the driver for making thia and getting it to our trucking channel.. GREAT JOB GUYS!

[@dwjoseph59]

The majority of the memphis, tn area truckstops always have a shady look & feel to them just like the ones in the dfw metroplex in texas!!

[@juniorrodriguez6961]

I had a similar situation in Utah, however the ultimatum was my .40 or a day to talk about the crazy veteran.

[@Immigrantsmindset]

I was in the sane situation, I paid the boot fees $272.95 they still towed my truck in front of the police I paid $8160 to get it back. I’m gonna sue them for everything. I called the city permit they said they can’t help me because the towing company filed an injunction against the city permit.

[@DavidSmith-ev1bd]

Reminds me of the time in west Tx a random guy opened my door. He took a nice nap.

[@SouthFloridaBrotha]

🥊💥🤕

[@johnnybegood9285]

Yeah. I took a nice nap half way into your BS CB radio tough talking story from all the boredom. Try something original next time instead of that 45 year old repeat.

[@robertluther3775]

Was it permanent?😂

[@5LEAFGRIMOIRE-r8i]

Thank you brother I appreciate you putting that word out. I don't know what's going on with Shady tow truck companies try to Scam truck drivers lately.

[@michaelwheatley3873]

Basically because they can. They probably think: what’s the odds of seeing this particular driver again? I retired from OTR and I had places I went every week and places maybe once a year; somehow I never got booted or woken up by a trooper on an off ramp in 13 years. I agree with the idea of a cordless angle grinder too!

[@breakthecycle5238]

They do this in Atlanta also. Stay away from any shopping areas with a planet fitness in them down by the industrial areas. They will boot you ANY commercial vehicle over 14k gvw so even ur bobtail isn't safe.

[@hiredgun05]

I live an hour northwest of Atlanta. They have a reputation for it even if you're in their facility spending money with them!!!

[@dwjoseph59]

I've heard nightmares about union city, ga in the atl metro. It's supposed to be one of the big rig booting capitals of america!! Parts of kentucky are known for booting truckers too!!

[@socialisttrafficregulator2015]

For about $60, you can go to a hose making company and buy 50' of air line and have a glad hand qc on one end, and an air tool qc for an a grinder. Barring that, get a lithium battery angle grinder at harbor freight. A 100 watt ac converter for a power port will run the charger. I know because I have a Ryobi leaf blower that I use for trailer clean out. BTW, it cleans up the cab pretty good too.

[@truthunfiltered314]

I have a Riobi blower too, for the same thing. So much easier than a broom. I also have a Riobi cordless angle grinder as well. Guess I'll have to start keeping that in the truck too.

[@tonyk2757]

Another extra reason on top of a million more not to stop in Memphis,TN or West Memphis, AR

[@MadMax-pt3yk]

Why didn't the police hold the second guy responsible? Doesn't matter if it's the first guy, second guy.....if they are representing that illegal company, they are just as culpable. Sounds like they (Police) might be part of the problem.

[@matthewmccollum5667]

The police is contracting with the tow companies in the southeast states. Don't be fooled only because 911 was contacted was why they didn't side with the store.

[@MikeDCWeld]

They have no proof that the first guy's actions were sanctioned by the company. The second guy wasn't doing anything illegal.

[@MadMax-pt3yk]

@@MikeDCWeld Seriously. This is your response. The first guy had a company logo. That company was in the business of booting trucks and collecting fees. Your comment is a stretch. You could possibly be correct......no wait. The second announced his presence and stated why he was there! Recording damage to the boot for insurance purposes. Sounds like an admittance to being affiliated. By affiliated, I mean co-conspirator. Makes him an equal in the eyes of the Court. So what I said stands. Your comment, junk! But hey, the Cops were there. Did no investigation. Damn it. I was trying to give you the benefit of the doubt. Like I said.....Cop's, their lack of involvement alludes to being involved. But in a non lawful why.

[@BM-if9zn]

So the police is aware and they problem continues? What happened to the city taking care of this situation and suing that company? Truckers, either unite or keep on dealing with ALL the nonsense going on.

[@mackieh09]

It is a federal offence to interfere with interstate commerce. Should call the FBI.

[@someoldguy109]

Times are only getting harder stuff like this will happen more often.

[@corbettmanley932]

Only cuz these new wave drivers put up with it !

[@f.j.c4444]

Base on the video and reviews most likely this truck stop has a connection with towing company. Won’t be surprised it’s the same owner or family/friend related that doing this scam. Respectable/ legit company would have sign of warning of scam or preventable measurement from this happening on their property… since it keeps occurring no further explanation is needed. Action speak louder than words.

[@Luka23567]

💯 facts

[@kentkrueger6035]

Did you get the name of the company that sent a representative to observe the lock being cut off. If so, send him a bill for your wasted time. Charge $300/hr, minimum 2 hours and then when he doesn't pay, turn him over to collections. Add any legal costs to it at that point. Teach these people a lesson. Make sure it hurts. Using a Maybach for ripping people off, what B.S.

[@nuttysquirrel8816]

I wouldn't be surprised if there was no company. Sounds like it was a couple of people using cheap metal boots to run an extortion scheme.

[@EricShump]

We deal with so much stuff out here! This is complete garbage. How much was the locksmith and how much time did you lose? Ridiculous! Trying to make a living and have to deal with scam trash! Unreal

[@timrussell1559]

Sadly, this abuse just doesn't only happen to truckers. There is a corrupt towing company in my city that is notorious for hauling peoples vehicles to their impound lot for completely illegitimate reasons. They charge the owners ridiculous fees that include: removing all fluids from them because they say that, gas, oil and antifreeze is a toxic hazzard to their storage facility. They then of course will charge the owners to reinstall all of these fluids when they come to pick the vehicle up. They wont even let customers drive their own cars out of the storage lot because they tell them its a liability issue, the owner must then pay an additional fee for an employee of this towing company to drive the car 100 feet from their impound lot to a public street. Crooks like this pull these criminal acts off every day and make insane amounts of money in the process. Something most definitely needs to be done to shut these criminal scalpers down and prosecute them accordingly

[@theladygunsmith]

Even if they wanted to fake boot you, what was the purpose of pulling your line? That would have made me think it was criminal immediately.

[@KarmicEQ]

It's so you can't drive away. He's disabling your vehicle.

[@theladygunsmith]

@@KarmicEQ That's what the boot is for. If they boot a car, they don't remove or unhook the battery.

[@serezhka021]

@@theladygunsmith that wasn't a battery

[@KarmicEQ]

@@theladygunsmith are you driving away with the trailer brakes locked up? How about having to drop the trailer before you move the truck? Oh yeah, that takes time. Unless you're willing to drop this guy, your truck is immobile.

[@theladygunsmith]

@@serezhka021 I understand that. What I'm saying is the boot is enough. When someone pulls either the air or power, that's criminal. I was just using the example of a battery in a car because they don't have air lines.

[@danacarroll2954]

I worked for a company that called and chewed me out for fueling there at the loves on Lamar. He said NEVER stop there.

[@Codayev]

I’d agree with them. You will never miss that hellhole.

[@RUSSIANREVIEW2010]

CRIMINALS ! Simply NEED TO SUE them in Court!!

[@joehunter6413]

Can't get blood from a turnip.

[@davidpyle2786]

They wouldn't care if u sued they are criminals aka scam artists. They don't follow the law like we do

[@RUSSIANREVIEW2010]

@@joehunter6413 we going for that Maybach

[@Wildstar40]

Counter boot their tow trucks ... touche`.

[@jamesreynolds1981]

Contact the State Attorney General Most states have a Consumer complaint line that they do investigate. But I would get an attorney and I would sue the ass out of that towing company.

[@abdellkinaniassign3014]

Lesson learned, never stop at those shady small truck stop,specially in those cities === atlanta ,Memphis, Detroit, Chicago, Philadelphia

[@lonewolf6368]

The whole country hates truck drivers!! As truckers we need to stop all driving for 36 hours. Mega carriers need to be on board with this also

[@bigsur1355]

Good luck with that. Truckers can never ever unite

[@tangotango256]

@@bigsur1355 shut off Memphis for a month force the cops to shut down these illicit booters and tow companies starve or fix the problem everyone will become a cop instead of not getting involved ...

[@truthunfiltered314]

@@tangotango256 The leaders of Memphis are a joke. A couple months back, they actually let protesters block interstate highways for hours on at least two nights. Completely worthless, if you ask me. I have no issue with a legal, peaceful protest, but when it blocks a major highway, impedes one's right to free travel and interferes with interstate commerce, it is no longer a legal protest.

[@kewlztertc5386]

What if it's not a parking scam, but a locksmith scam?

[@kimmyjoseph8325]

They did that to me at a Walmart in Dallas TX. I was bobtail n they made me pay $300 to take it off.. that's crazy man

[@Wildstar40]

You paid them ? Geez man 👺

[@S.Matt240]

There are signs everywhere on that lot saying you cannot park there unless you have a permit to park.

[@vendingdudes]

How are you supposed to get one?

[@S.Matt240]

@@vendingdudes No clue, I wouldn't pay to park. But I've pulled in there before and immediately knew you needed a permit to park there and you weren't allowed to park in there without one. It's a small place so I imagine there aren't a lot of permits aval. And there's a reason why he found a spot in there to park and nowhere else......

[@DAViDD767]

Not surprisingly.

[@Willysmb44]

I saw two guys once, one with a grinder on a boot and a buddy with a 12G shotgun apparently standing watch for the guy. Now I have a good idea what I'd seen that norning

[@beetlebailey]

I think I’m purposely going to park there for the content!!

[@MuthaTrucker]

😅😅😅

[@Nmotion7]

@Beetle Bailey I'm with you on that! I'm not looking for trouble but by God I'm abt that action, especially when it comes to crooks like these towing companies!!👍🏽✊🏾💪🏾🫡

[@jobanyparedes7471]

😂

[@HVACSoldier]

That is a thing. In some cities, they will “Boot” a truck, and then they will place a sign on a light post, that says “No Parking, Call (***) ***-***,” in order to get money. It’s a scam.

[@dnatrader9068]

Well, they’re supposed to give you notice and opportunity aka a warning notice not to park there. But they’re also supposed to have a contract with a land owner and a permit with the city of Memphis to do business. Just get you a GoPro or a body camera and record and document everything.

[@davidgreve2181]

Everyone needs to carry a Milwaukee cutoff tool in their truck and destroy these boots and maybe this scoundrel company will get tired of buying more boots.

[@tipppy1000]

There’s a lot of parking over at the Southland casino now I just parked there the other day they opened up a new lot for us in the back plenty of room.. 🇺🇸

[@Kaykavoosi]

This is clearly illegal activity if they don’t take credit cards

[@JoeJoe-wp1vv]

That's how you know it's a scam. Anyone can make a fake Venmo, PayPal, Cashapp account.

[@hellzel912]

They don't want you disputing the charges

[@scott9853]

If you're in the business of taking people's money even if they were legit you wouldn't take credit cards to keep people from doing a charge back.

[@blackjackpershing6469]

It's easy to carry an 18 volt cutoff tool and thin metal shielding plate for your rim and tire along with a drill for the glad-hand lock.

[@THEKING-tt5rp]

been out here 30 plus years you park in West Memphis i feel for you new drivers , no worries you'll learn quick .

[@etherealboomslang991]

New driver for a year. I don't park in any city if I can help it.

[@blankblank4130]

30 plus year's and you're still a rookie.

[@pskip74]

So I just watched this video… I’m from Memphis Tn . I too had a similar situation with Parking at the Capital fuel lots…. Yes they are booting your trucks because… there is a new company that runs the parking lots all over Memphis. There isn’t any free parking there anymore .. If you park there , please don’t leave your truck … IT Will Get Towed!!! And they’re bussing heads on these tow bills…. If they’re tow in …it’s gonna over cots $1300 …even for 1 day…. A-1 Towing has a bad reputation with being low down and dirty… this company trolls the parking there on a regular basis… they signed that contract in January and they pulled everything that was on the lord the day after it was signed… and had to release several trucks that already paid parking w/ monthly pass

[@bache72]

Ate they based out of India. That's insidious.

[@ElPrinc1pe]

It also happened to me in Alabama.

[@freebirdallen]

Where in Alabama?

[@GorillaWithThemGuns]

Yeah I heard about that crooked truckstop in phenix city AL

[@jumakhansultani9223]

Thanks that you informed the public

[@RS-cb7nm]

Removing that air line should be a jail offense.

[@DirtyDeedzSpeedShop]

In Texas it could be considered criminal mischief. Idk too much about Tennessee laws.

[@reneevaradaraj7040]

My trailer was broken into in that parking lot. The police said even if I was out of time on my clock, I should not park anywhere in that area.

[@vendingdudes]

While he's booting your wheel, get out and put a windshield boot on his car

[@SkilledEddie]

Nah put a boot in his ass

[@williamparker8471]

Nah ... Avoid the confrontation and wait for him to leave then cut it off. Let him have it back in pieces.

[@charlesbutcher7850]

Get out and put a right-foot boot up his behind

[@GorillaWithThemGuns]

I’m fucking these dudes up. No passes given at this point

[@Wildstar40]

@@williamparker8471 But the confrontation does not bother the goon booting trucks so point a gun at him tell him to take the boot off and you won't shoot him. Sounds like a pretty fair deal and it is America and this is criminal so get your gun on.

[@5LEAFGRIMOIRE-r8i]

WTF is wrong with these towing truck companies. They need to be Take him to court and sued. That will stop that real quick

[@Nmotion7]

These towing companies are going out of business, so this is there last leg that they have to stand on!!! 💪🏾✊🏾👍🏽

[@5LEAFGRIMOIRE-r8i]

@EX MAC True, I knew it was hard times, but damn🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@truthunfiltered314]

Sounds to me like it might not actually be a legit company, if they only take cashapp and zelle. That screams scam right there. I would imagine it's just a few guys who invested in a few boots and they're trying to rip off truck drivers.

[@Wildstar40]

The F is wrong with the police and justice. The cop said they know about the problem but they must be getting bribe money to allow this to constantly go on to hard working people trying to make a HONEST living. Maybe the cop cars should get booted in their own parking lot.

[@timmay2k]

That's why u keep a cut off wheel with extra disc and a 45 In your truck.

[@DarqueHunter]

I don't have a cutter but I do have the .45. I don't even think I would have to shoot. The muzzle of a 45 says go away in any language and I Think the red laser cycle would enhance the argument

[@politicalsheepdog]

If I'm sitting there in my truck and some sketchy guy in a hoodie disables my truck by pulling my air lines and then starts tampering with my front wheel. That's a good way to get at least hit by pepperballs and maybe 9mm rounds.

[@OoohUSuk]

I don’t understand. If all you gotta do is call dispatch and they call the police and then a locksmith to cut it off… aren’t they loosing money buying new boots or is it the locksmith behind this whole thing?

[@charlesmccullough7892]

That’s why I do NOT stop in Memphis!

[@corianneblevins2138]

I was illegally booted in Knoxville Tennessee!! Me and 5 other drivers!

[@rockiki4409]

Did you pay the crooks?

[@calebvasquez1]

Send the Memphis Police to the rescue 🇺🇸

[@joshbryant48]

Glad my company has nice big yard there. Plus I carry an angle grinder/drill and I'm an ex locksmith and know how to remove there locks

[@ojdajuiceman6139]

Can they boot you for not paying for a reserved spot?

[@SlimShady771]

Yes I believe so

[@JeremiahDouglas]

They can try carry an angle grinder and a couple spare discs

[@hiredgun05]

Yes, they can, or have you towed out. But they have to give you a reasonable amount of time to pay for your parking spot . They can't just slap a boot on or hook your rig to a wrecker as soon as you set the brakes.

[@MadMax-pt3yk]

I believe, and I could be wrong here. I believe the answer is NO! You have to be given a trespass warning first. This means you have the ability to leave. If you are given a trespass warning and you refuse to leave, or you leave and come back, then Yes. However, if there are signs that state the property owners rules or intent, then you can be booted if you ignore the posted sign. BUT.....those signs must be visible and legible. If the sign is not clearly posted, then No. You just need to be smart about your actions. This property seems like private property. Read the signs. If you see the word TOW in any form on a sign, do not part there. Or.....park there. If you do, just don't cry about getting the boot.

[@BellAir777]

Why those idiots touching truckers property in the first place ? Truckers soon will be 🔫 them

[@josephbarrett1931]

A friend of mine was charged 2500.00 dollars in Charlotte NC at a circle K

[@philipng6598]

I would have asked them if they would take bullets for payment, especially in this situation since they were the criminals and they were doing that in front of you, plus it’s a federal crime to obstruct commerce

[@jonlari8273]

I guess... It wouldn't be a reasonable amount of force to stop "the attack". Although... It's one of the first things I thought of because it's in the USA.

[@darthhauler9947]

one of these days these scammers are going to meet the wrong person and get shot and killed.

[@jobanyparedes7471]

That's true!!! Last month I went to the XPO warehouse on Memphis and dropped the trailer and there's no truck stops near so I had to go to the Love's It's crazy in there. Parking always full, you are lucky if you find a spot. So I drove around I saw that truck stop and you know when you see something it doesn't feel secure so went back to Love's. Unfortunately I don't know but for 2 days in a row security was knocking up the driver's door, I think it was to check you were there. I don't think they allow to park and go home unless you get approval from mgmt. Be careful because I saw lot lizards and cops, oh and go slow because those potholes might break your rig 🤣 that entrance it's just insane! Be safe out there.

[@Latuya-y1n]

The windshield one is 700 psi of pressure but i have always carried makita disc cutter n extension cord inverter lol

[@kitcat2559]

I wonder if anyone has dashcams to see the person or persons doing this and vehicles doing it

[@davidhoffman1278]

You didn't manage to get any photographs of the second criminal who showed up that you can post?

[@SlimShady771]

Never stop in Memphis if you don't have to

[@v1-vr-rotatev2-vy_vx31]

Cherry torque wrench sockets with you and you can unbolt it from the small square trapdoor.

[@alof-eagle5979]

I work for MVT and I love that company ❤️ well done driver 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@sp4604]

the fuel Nazis at MVT

[@bettymartinez2415]

Good information I wrote that address down and will let others know of this place thank you .

[@bossonluvtrucking2771]

Ty, this does sound shady..I was booted last year outside of ga. $3.00 parking cost company $575.00. Hard lesson learned.

[@DRaW4597]

@SonSoldierLuvsTrucking Was it in phenix city Alabama the marathon? If so it Happened to me too. Had been parking there for years.

[@bossonluvtrucking2771]

Outside of atl..

[@JenniferAngel69]

@@DRaW4597 Yeah they got me too and charged $600 to remove it. They don’t even give you time to walk inside and pay the $3 they just boot your wheel and lock your gladhand then they knock on your truck and let you know they’ve booted your truck. How about that tiny sign they are using too, that place is scamming drivers on a daily.

[@freebirdallen]

@@DRaW4597: Are you talking about the fuel stop on hwy 431 by hwy 280? Why did they boot you?

[@DRaW4597]

@@freebirdallen yup that one. They started charging now. Was unaware and had been parking there for years. Pulled in late one night and parked like usual. They had a small sign that was barely visible. Didn't see it and wasn't looking for it because we never had to pay before. Woke up to a boot and so did the lady beside me

[@daewooparts]

They should be going after the tow companies state & city licenses & permit

[@dannygrat]

2 weeks ago in Lafayette Indiana at the Meijer parking lot (where I and hundreds of others have parked for YEARS) got booted with a device called a barnacle on my windshield. The company, called Booted up, sent their goons to wake me up AFTER they booted me to tell me I'm not allowed to park there anymore. Cost me $1030 to get it off. These people have no shame in what they do.

[@BlessednFree]

Happened to me 2017 same company different place $500’to get it off

[@dwjoseph59]

Damn

[@californiadreaming9216]

Daniel Gratzke why didn't you get a grinder and just cut it off...??

[@tracywilson1356]

I don’t know why they’re suddenly doing this at Meijers. We live near Lafayette and trucks have been parking there for years. There’s never been any issue about it before.

[@BellAir777]

I would brake windshield and leave. I rather call windshield company to get new windshield

[@justins.1283]

I got a chain wrapped around my steer tire and my mirror while shopping. There were no signs about no parking. I cut the chain and left it by the cart rack and went on my way.

[@longfeet14]

I immediately identified a Memphis police squad car and clicked, didn't even read the title 🤣

[@marchanneman6580]

They only take payments that can't be tracked or refunded

[@scott9853]

Cash app can be tracked lol you have to transfer it to a bank account or if you have a cash card it's technically a bank account which means they got your info.

[@marchanneman6580]

@@scott9853 I wouldn't use it with anyone I didn't know. I've had scammers wanting to use cash app and other payment methods for items I'm selling. Only use it with people I know

[@essenceofdementia]

@@scott9853 Yeah but it doesn't have the same protections as a bank account does. If fraud happens you will never get your money back unless the fraudster pays you back where banks will refund the money and go after the ass themselves. In other words with cashapp and zell you have to take legal action yourself which takes time, money and is hard to do because it is hard to prove you didn't just give the money to them for some other reason. Banks do the legwork themselves because they are legally obligated to do so.

[@yellowjacket3840]

Memphis TN has alot of these scammers running different towing scams I carry a Cut off wheel on my truck portable to handle this kind of crap

[@kaveman3981]

That's why it's a good idea to keep a few air tools onboard

[@veritasjustus8543]

LOL..I do carry a wheel cutter and extension cord as part of my SHTF tool kit.....cheap harbor freight will get it done

[@ranger70]

Another tool that should be in your box is battery powered grinder

[@Wildstar40]

Plasma torch.

[@xxFudoxx]

I've gotten an illegal boot at Walmart. Walked back inside, bought a saw, cut it off , walked back inside, and returned the saw .. no time for bullshit.

[@richbowser9500]

I'd turn my german shepherd out and about the time that he's eating his ass off he'd be screaming get him off. I would casually look at him and say that will cost you 260 dollars.

[@ronniehooperjr1]

I emailed you about this myself. One of our drivers just had this happen to him but it was a glad hand lock. He got arrested and jailed. Our driver was at a big name truck stop when his incident happened.

[@blankblank4130]

Who was arrested?

[@ronniehooperjr1]

@@blankblank4130 a driver with the company I work for. I don’t know the exacts of what happened.

[@chrislewis6488]

Memphis has always been a dump

[@jaymoney7984]

Fax. Especially the dark ones out there.

[@yakzivz1104]

@@jaymoney7984 the pale ones are even worse.

[@nicogonzales7955]

@@jaymoney7984😂😂😂

[@movingman07]

Clearly you have a learning deficiency or you just don't follow along with audio and video Q the man said he was sitting in the truck they pulled up and snatched his Red line off and put booted on a truck while he is sitting in it. Am I missing something here🤦🏾🤦🏾🤦🏾🤷🏾‍♂️🤷🏾‍♂️🤷🏾‍♂️

[@darrylwmurphy738]

Some of the towing companies have started and illegally scamming truck drivers by booting the trucks and kicking the drivers out. What these so called towing companies are crooked, actions are unjustified

[@chaz951]

Been nice if a small mob got a hold of the boot guy and gave him a boot😳😳💪

[@darrylwmurphy738]

Capital Fuels - Memphis TN Capital Fuels - Scammers Are very deceitful and crooked Do things deceptive - All trucks drivers don't go to this place - Scammers are doing deceitful things There will be sign posted in the window

[@SomethingEpic777]

As someone looking to enter the trucking industry (& debating between doing otr/regional vs local), Ive got a newbie question; Can truckers legally park for their reset-times at chicken-coops/weigh-stations? (Assuming there's room) Ive got a feeling this probably doesnt happen at chicken-coops, assuming the trucker & their rig are in full compliance of all the laws...or is that just naïve thinking?

[@randallraszick6001]

Not quite an answer but it depends on the state. Some put a gate across the station when it is closed.

[@freebirdallen]

Like the other person said it depends on the state. Also if you have options then do something else other than trucking.

[@phil42]

Most of them you can, yes. Having said that, my first week of independent trucking I had fuel siphoned from my tank at a weight station outside KC. I bought locking fuel caps shortly after that.

[@Enochrry6024]

Drive local if you can,it may be more work but the paperwork and logistics are much easier..If you going over the road or regional,try companies with dedicated routes or a company like Walmart..For a fact,Walmart has a new program that's going in house that will hire any associates that work for them to drive their trucks.

[@blankblank4130]

They might wake you up and give you an inspection. If you sit on the driver's side to respond your on duty it's a old trick they like to pull on driver's.

[@tyrellwinston9910]

That's why I try not to park at mom and pop truckstops if I can help it also I try to avoid parking in major cities especially areas like Memphis where the crime rate is through the roof