Viking (Biloxi to Las Vegas)

Charles Green Submitted this review about Viking Auto Transport
Review made Live: 8/18/2010 5:11:00 PM
I requested a quote to transport a cargo van from Biloxi to Las Vegas. Viking came in WELL below the cost of the other transport companies. When I originally called, they added $100 to the quote when they realized this was a cargo van and not a standard van, even though I had indicated this on the request. I still went with this company and paid my deposit on 06/18/10.

I waited about a week before making my first inquiry on pick up. This was the first of multiple inquiries. Each time, I was told they did not have a driver scheduled, but if I checked back within 24 hours, they would have an update for me. Each time I called back, they stated they were still unable to locate a driver for my vehicle. At several points, I asked the company to call me back, instead of me calling them. They pretty much flat out refused to do so. It took me several requests for them to call me back. Not what I would consider customer service.

On 07/23/10, I requested that my order be cancelled and that my refund be deposited. I was tired of them waiting for my vehicle to be transferred. On 07/24/10, I recevied an email stating I would receive my refund within 48-72 hours. I went on vacation and I never went to check my account. Today (08/12/10), when I was reviewing my checking account, I noticed that I still haven't received my refund. I called and spoke to Richard, who stated he was the General Manager. He apologized that the funds were not into my account, but they should be within 24 hours. I stated my displeasure with having to wait for something that was promised to me via email. I asked that he personally call me once this was processed. He flat out refused. He stated I would recevie an email once this was complete. When I explained that they already sent me an email stating it would be done and it wasn't, all he could do was apologize. I could hear the frustration in his voice as he knew I was in the right and either he didn't have the authority to do anything or this was status quo for Viking Transport.

In closing, I notice that their website doesn't mention anything about providing customer service, that's probably becuase they dont offer any.

Company Response
TONY D. from Viking Auto Transport Submitted this response.
Response Date: 8/19/2010 9:48:00 AM
Mr. Green when you requested a quote for a Van you were not specific in that type of vehicle it was. So based on the size and weight of this oversize vehicle, Tony suggested to you that he would recommend an additional $200. You bulked at this and started complaining to Tony as how they can quote one price and suggest another one and Tony explained to you the reason for the upgrade, and remember it was only a quote not a contract. You finally accepted to pay only an additional $100 reluctantly, even though we were suggesting that this size o this van would need more money to move it. You still insisted on only going up $100. In my opinion we should have not accepted you as a customer because from the moment you set this up, you were going to be and became very difficult customer to work for and satisfy. You were calling into this office multiple times every day, one day it was counted that you called this office twelve times, insisting why your van had not been picked up and you were constantly rude to our operators, and this went day after day. And since you were calling into this office so much there was no reason to call you since we knew you would probably be calling back very soon since you were doing this everyday. Your van was not being picked up because the price was not correct and this was informed to you. You finally decided to cancel and seek another form of transportation. Your deposit has been refunded to you in full, and Mr. Green you are 100% aware of this. We apologize that we were not able to pick up your cargo Van in a timely manner, but if you would have gone with our suggested price, it would have been picked up….Richard H.