Matrix Transportation Solutions - Mississauga, ON

Did anyone else (carriers) just get a collection demand from matrix for Money that they paid us for loads that we moved for them where they were the broker and we were the carrier. This is not something I've seen before?
 
So, let me get this right. The broker pays the carrier for a load and then the broker doesn't get paid from the customer because the customer went under? As a farmer friend of mine once said...."you can't blame a steer for trying"! Hmmmm, maybe a broker would be better off waiting to pay the carrier until they get paid??.
 
Yes, the steer analogy went through my head as well- but this one was defnitely a first. Either way, I'm curious to know if anyone else has received anything of this nature from Matrix and or their rather unsavoury/bizarre representative.
 
Did they indicate what kind of legal grounds they might have to ask for the refund of the money? I have never heard of such an action before, but I suppose there is a first time for just about anything, especially when someone is stinging from a customer's bankruptcy.
 
This action would imply that you would be able to check the credit worthiness of their customer BEFORE accepting shipments that you were hauling. Were you given this opportunity? If not, I'm not sure there is much of a leg to stand on here.

Happy Friday,
Mike
 
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Here's the interesting part included in their letter which is completely at odds with their request for payment given that they acknowledge that I am the carrier in this transaction:

We would like to resolve this matter amicably without having to take any further action. If further action is necessary, you may be liable for all additional cost such as attorneys fees, interest and all court cost.

"When a shipper /or consignee is liable for freight; Case of Oak Harbor Freight Lines, Inc. v. Sears Roebuck & Co., provides a guide for when a shipper and consignee are liable for the payment. "The bedrock rule of carriage cases is that , absence malfeasance, the carrier gets paid".

Your check in the amount of $5,350.00 must be forwarded to my attention at the address below. Please make your check payable to Federal Recovery Group, Inc. If you have any questions, please contact me directly
 
Keep a copy of the letter in your "Funny Things Received File", and throw the original in the trash! You are the carrier of record, you got paid......end of story. Looks like a typical "shotgun" approach used by US collection firms. Shoot at everyone who had a connection to a transaction gone bad, and hope you hit someone who pays.
 
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thebluffs1 said:
Did anyone else (carriers) just get a collection demand from matrix for Money that they paid us for loads that we moved for them where they were the broker and we were the carrier. This is not something I've seen before?
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Hey thebluffs1,

Sorry to hear about this very weird situation... as others have said, I'm sure you're all good as you were the carrier...

I was wondering if you might share with us, the approximate date of this shipment or any other details you can provide... Was this a recent move? I moved one load for Matrix in June last year and just want to get ahead of this, in case its coming my way...

Thanks.
 
Sent: March 30, 2017 4:02 PM
To: mjbinc38@aol.com
Subject: Re: MATRIX TRANSPORTATION SOLUTIONS


Correct. The claim should be against entropex, not against the carrier.


"The bedrock rule of carriage cases is that , absence malfeasance, the carrier gets paid






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From: mjbinc38@aol.com
Sent: Thursday, March 30, 2017 3:57 PM
Subject: Re: MATRIX TRANSPORTATION SOLUTIONS



Tony,

You were the carrier, please check with your attorney. ICC Trucking & Logistic Laws.


Collecting and Handling Past Due Receivables anywhere in the World!!



Sincerely,

Mark J. Bienstock

Federal Recovery Group, Inc.

38 Fordham Street

Valley Stream, New York 11581

516-524-8299- Direct Line
516-792-2842- Office


This message contains confidential information, intended only for the person(s) named above, which may also be privileged. Any use, distribution, copying or disclosure by any other person is strictly prohibited. In such case, you should delete this message and kindly notify the sender via reply e-mail. Please advise immediately if you or your employer does not consent to Internet e-mail for messages of this kind.This is an attempt to collect a debt and all information obtained will be used for that sole purpose.


Mark Bienstock

Federal Recovery Group,Inc.



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To: mjbinc38 <mjbinc38@aol.com>; Dispatch <dispatch@flashfreight.ca>
Sent: Thu, Mar 30, 2017 3:26 pm
Subject: RE: MATRIX TRANSPORTATION SOLUTIONS

We were neither the shipper nor the consignee on these shipments. As such, it appears that we are not a related party to your claim against Entropex.
 
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Would anyone have any idea of how large this broker is?
Just trying to vet an X employee who states that he was one of 40 peers. Based upon Linkedin I see about 14 people including ops. Thanks in advance.
 
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