You are correct Henry, if they had a problem with your firms credit history, they should have made that known to you before accepting the load, certainly before actually loading it. But, that is in the past and you must deal with the situation as it is now. Either involve your upper management and try to prove to the carrier that you are solvent and credit worthy, or just get the guy paid and the load delivered. Henry, this type of behavior is not uncommon in this industry. In most cases, the transportation transaction involves two parties who may not be familiar with each other. It is not unreasonable for the party extending credit to make inquiries about the other party and their payment history, just as it is important for you to ensure that the carrier you select will supply the service you are asking for. Yes, this should be completed prior to loading, but for whatever reason, the carrier is nervous about getting paid and it is up to you (or your management) to allay those fears. When this situation is finished, look upon it as a learning experience and take steps to ensure that it does not reoccur.
