Initial Complaint
02/05/2024
- Complaint Type:
- Service or Repair Issues
- Status:
- Answered
Business response
02/09/2024
Please transfer this complaint to the Eastern Missouri BBB as the ************************* shipment moved under Mayflower Transit, LLC ("Mayflower") interstate operating authority. For purposes of the ************************* interstate move, ******** Moving & ******* was acting solely as a disclosed household goods agent of Mayflower. As a disclosed household goods agent, ******** Moving & Storage cannot be liable for damages arising out of Mayflower's performance under its interstate Bill of Lading. Therefore, please remove ******** Moving & Storage from the complaint and forward the complaint to the Eastern Missouri BBB (Better Business Bureau Serving ****************************************************************************************************************************************; ****************************************************). The Mayflower reference number for this shipment is M1089-111-3.
Thank you,
*********************/Client Services Manager
Business response
02/15/2024
Hello,
This shipment delivered to a mini storage on March 27th, 2023 and Mayflower received a claim for damage on September 5, 2023. An inspection was performed and repairs were made. During the settlement process the adjuster confirmed the items were moved from the delivery address to a new location and issued a denial for the items that were not repaired. Based on the Mayflower Tariff (attached and below) the shipper should not move any items claimed as damaged before an inspection is performed. The shipper is made aware where to find the Tariff for review on the Bill of Lading (attached and below). Since items were moved prior to an inspection, Mayflower would be unable to accept liability for any damage. Please let me know if you have any additional questions.
Mayflower Tariff Verbiage
Business response
02/15/2024
Hello,
This shipment delivered to a mini storage on March 27th, 2023 and Mayflower received a claim for damage on September 5, 2023. An inspection was performed and repairs were made. During the settlement process the adjuster confirmed the items were moved from the delivery address to a new location and issued a denial for the items that were not repaired. Based on the Mayflower Tariff (attached and below) the shipper should not move any items claimed as damaged before an inspection is performed. The shipper is made aware where to find the Tariff for review on the Bill of Lading (attached and below). Since items were moved prior to an inspection, Mayflower would be unable to accept liability for any damage. Please let me know if you have any additional questions.
Customer response
02/15/2024
What inspection would be necessary?
The shipment was unloaded at storage under direction of Mayflower Driver, *************, by persons under his direction who I expect are also working directly or indirectly for Mayflower.
These gentlemen also loaded us out of the storage to our residence.
This all seems like this major corporation is looking to beat us out of responsibility by coming up with new term at each corner.
We are seeking the satisfaction for damages done. We never squawked about the $14000+ that was paid for this atrocious service.
This complaint covers but 1/3 of the actually issues that occurred dealing with
1) Pickup and truck packing
2) Misrepresentation of services
3) Misdirection of goods
To name a few. I am hopeful that is matter gets resolved soon and quickly.
Craiter
Customer response
02/23/2024
I hired a company.
The company said they could and **** do the job.
The company palmed me off to another company, under their direction.
One of the companies did major damage to or lost possessions.
None of the companies involved want to take responsibility.
BBB has directed me to 'another site' 3 times.
I am asking BBB......
WHO and where do I need to direct my complaint?
Simple question
Appreciate a simple answer
Craiter
Initial Complaint
01/31/2024
- Complaint Type:
- Service or Repair Issues
- Status:
- Answered
Business response
02/06/2024
Thank you,
***** *****
Cargo Claims Manager
************
************ (fax
Customer response
02/06/2024
I am rejecting this response because: The damage to my household goods was caused by the original move into my home, not by any subsequent handling of my furniture. During the date where my items were delivered into my home, they were stacked into one area of a basement which made it impossible to fully inspect the items. In addition, there was family emergency that day required medical attention which further prohibited for a thorough examination of every household good that was moved into the basement.
Sincerely,
***** ******
Initial Complaint
01/16/2024
- Complaint Type:
- Service or Repair Issues
- Status:
- Answered
Business response
01/16/2024
Business response
02/02/2024
Good afternoon,
Sincerely,
***********************
Manager, Cargo Claims
************
***************************************
The UniGroup Companies
Customer response
02/03/2024
Complaint: 21076843
I am rejecting this response because:
1. FALSE ADVERTISING. The business is refusing to acknowledge Full Value Protection (FVP) coverage, as advertised on their website (******************************************************************************************; see also attachment "FVP Advertised on Website"). Below are just some of the ways the business advertises FVP:
-- "Mayflowers basic Full Value Protection plan is designed to compensate you if something happens to your belongings that we are moving for you during the moving process."
-- "Our Full Value Protection option is not insurance, like the insurance coverages that *** be provided by your homeowners policy, because YOU DON'T HAVE TO PROVE OUR NEGLIGENCE CAUSED THE **** OR DAMAGE [emphasis added]. Instead, subject to certain limits, we will be responsible for your claims; our Full Value Protection option reflects the monetary value of that responsibility."
-- "With our basic Full Value Protection option (included in every initial quote), you can trust Mayflower to strive to protect your belongings during your move."
Not only do we have the basic FVP plan, we also paid for additional coverage over and above the basic FVP plan. Our total coverage is up to $124,000 with $0 deductible, as is clearly shown on the attached signed binding estimate. If the Full Value Protection (FVP) plan (with additional paid coverage) does not actually do anything, then this is a clear case of false advertising.
2. The business's proposed settlement is unreasonable. We paid $25,445.82 (including the upgraded Full Value Protection coverage). They offered us $1,184.00. That number is nowhere close to the amount of damage and missing items. In fact, just one of the missing boxes is worth that much. We originally estimated the claim at $12,444 (not even accounting for full value replacement). Given that we are supposedly covered up to $124,000 with FVP (see Item #1 above), it seems that the business could come up to our final proposed settlement of $8,009.00. Indeed, we will not accept any less than that.
3. CONFLICT OF INTEREST. Third-party arbitration, as proposed by the business, is not an acceptable resolution due to an inherent conflict of interest as the business will be paying for said arbitration.
4. MISSING ITEMS. The business is still refusing to acknowledge the 10 missing boxes and the fact that the driver falsified the Inventory Control Form. As stated in the original BBB claim, we were not given an opportunity to check that all of our belongings were delivered, and in fact, not all of them were delivered. See original claim for full details.
5. DAMAGED ITEMS. In addition to the missing items are several damaged items that were not repaired satisfactorily. Please see attachment "Response to proposed settlement" for those details.
Sincerely,
***********************
Customer response
02/14/2024
Hello,
Thank you for your support in providing mediation for this claim.
I just wanted to make sure you have my complete phone number: **************. (When I view it in the system, it appears that the 1 got cut off.)
Looking forward to speaking with you soon.
Sincerely,
****
Business response
02/21/2024
Good morning,
Sincerely,
***********************
Manager, Cargo Claims
************
***************************************
The UniGroup Companies
United Van Lines | Mayflower | UniGroup Worldwide Moving | ************************* | UniGroup Logistics
Customer response
05/14/2024
Business response
05/14/2024
TR 05/14/2024 [BR] ****** stated this case is being handled by *********************** who submitted the business response. [M] Sent an email to ***** regarding mediation.
TR 05/22/2024 [M] Sent an email to ***** regarding mediation.
TR 06/07/2024 [M] Sent email to ***** regarding mediation, also Cc Laurel.
TR 06/13/2024 [BR] We have worked with the consumer and made several good faith offers to resolve, all were denied. We have explained the only option to move forward in this dispute is to arbitrate through ATA, all info was provided to the consumer.
Initial Complaint
12/20/2023
- Complaint Type:
- Service or Repair Issues
- Status:
- Answered
Business response
12/28/2023
Dear Better Business Bureau:
As the Manager and member of the Presidential Support Staff, I have been asked to respond to the customer’s concerns regarding their recent move.
Our records indicate that on November 14, 2023, the customer agreed to the Bill of Lading terms, which included the transportation of 7,173lbs; and 30 days of Storage In Transit (SIT) starting on November 17 through December 16, with a seven (7) day registration window.
As with many carriers across the nation, there is a registration window given that allows dispatchers to match drivers going from point A to point B with enough space to take a customer’s entire shipment. We must adhere to State and Federal Regulations among other circumstances during the planning process (business days, holidays, and hours of operations).
We understand that Mr. ****** would have liked for his shipment to be delivered on December 20. However, we were able to match a driver with the customer’s needs to deliver as quickly as possible and stay within the guidelines. The customer’s delivery spread is December 26 through January 2, and the driver believes he will be able to deliver Mr. ******’s household goods on December 31.
We must respectfully deny the customer's request for a refund as we are still performing the services per the signed Bill of Lading.
We sincerely regret that we have not exceeded the customer’s expectations. It is in no way deliberate. Thank you for allowing us the opportunity to respond to the customer’s complaint.
Sincerely,
******* *************
Manager, Customer Care and Presidential Support Staff
Initial Complaint
12/02/2023
- Complaint Type:
- Delivery Issues
- Status:
- Resolved
Customer response
12/04/2023
Business response
12/11/2023
The team has not completed their review of your claim. The inspection report was received on the 8th and it will take the team time to review due to the number of items reported damaged. A part of the review will be to confirm all transportation charges have been paid and there are no pending credit card disputes. A settlement will not be able to be provided until all charges are paid in full.
Thank you,
*************************
Claims Manager
UniGroup
1 *************
******, ** 63026
*********************
Fax #: ************
Customer response
12/12/2023
Customer response
12/13/2023
I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to
Sincerely,
***************************
Initial Complaint
10/26/2023
- Complaint Type:
- Service or Repair Issues
- Status:
- Answered
Business response
10/03/2023
Hello,
CMS Relocation & Logistics (CMS)respectfully asks that this complaint be transferred to the Eastern Missouri BBB as the ************************* shipment moved under United Van Lines, LLC (United)interstate operating authority. For purposes of the interstate move, CMS was acting solely as a disclosed household goods agent of United. As a disclosed household goods agent, CMS cannot be liable for damages arising out of Uniteds performance under its interstate Bill of Lading. Therefore, please remove CMS from the complaint and forward the complaint to the Eastern Missouri BBB. Thank you.
Business response
11/03/2023
The customer filed their claim and the team offered a settlement which the customer accepted as shown by the customers email.
The customer added a missing item at a later date which the claim had already been settled and agreed upon with the customer. The signed documents associated with the move indicate the customer checked off the Inventory Control Form and further selected yes to everything was received. The van line has no evidence the reported missing box was not delivered. The customer was provided information and instructions to pursue their claim thru arbitration.
Thank you,
*************************
Claims Manager
UniGroup
1 Premier Drive
******, ********
*********************
Fax #: ************
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