An update on recent dealings with Light Speed. They took an LTL from one of my dispatchers from OH to AB in Oct 2020. All went well but the customs broker called a few weeks after the order wondering why it had not cleared yet. Upon further investigation it turns out that there was a second entry on the order. Light Speed had double brokered the order to CST from Surrey. CST tried to put in an entry on their pars, in the mean time Light Speed put their pars over the CST pars and set up an entry. Boom busted.
In conversations with Clint they said they broke down and wanted to save us harmless so they covered off. Beating up a carrier for another 500.00 off what we were paying.
Held payment to ensure CST was paid.
Owner of LS called threatening to call all parties yesterday. Told them to send proof of payment and such. With that said Gurpreet was his name said he was the owner. Says they do this whenever they need to, didn't seem to show any care. I suggested that their load sheets when they broker loads strictly forbid sub contracting yet they can do it themselves.
I know Light Speed has been through many issues in the past and it seemed they cleared them up. But just be leary, they have equipment yes, but if they feel the need to broker your freight and abuse another carrier they will which leaves you the OG broker in the lurch.
As of now we don't need them and they are back on the DNU list for being another carrier who will double broker your freight.