Carrier411 CEO Darren Brewer Charged in Chattanooga After Police Say He Pointed a Gun at a Property Manager
The chief executive of Carrier411, a service brokers use to check trucking companies, has been charged after a dispute at a building he rents in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
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What police say happened
Police say Darren Brewer, the CEO of Carrier411, was in a dispute at a building he rents on Wednesday afternoon. The property manager told officers he saw Brewer putting tape over security cameras, the Chattanooga Times Free Press reports. Overdrive also covered the charges.
While the manager was calling police, Brewer allegedly stuck a phone in his face, then pointed a gun at him. A witness told police Brewer also pushed the manager, who is in his late 60s, to the ground. The manager's son ran over and drew a firearm of his own, telling Brewer to put the gun away, the report says.
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Tennessee allows permitless carry, so neither man was cited for having a gun.
The charges
Police charged Brewer with reckless aggravated assault and vandalism. These are charges, not convictions. Jail records show he was released on a $20,000 bond. He is due in court on Nov. 20.
Why it matters to truckers
Some carriers say reviews on Carrier411 can let brokers unfairly shut them out of freight. A service that can affect whether a carrier gets loads is now in the news for a criminal case against the person who runs it. Freight-vetting tools have also been part of a wider fight over fraud and stolen carrier identities.
Quick facts
- Who: Darren Brewer, CEO of Carrier411.
- Where and when: Wednesday afternoon, Chattanooga, in a dispute at a building he rents.
- Charges: reckless aggravated assault and vandalism. These are charges, not convictions.
- Bond: $20,000, according to jail records. Court date: Nov. 20.
FAQ
Has Darren Brewer been convicted?
No. He has been charged and released on a $20,000 bond. He is due in court on Nov. 20.
A question for readers
Truckers, should the person running a service that can cost a carrier loads be held to a higher standard when the police get involved?
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