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LAS VEGAS -- An unemployed Las Vegas man who placed an ad on Craigslist to move things with his pickup truck was fined in court on Tuesday.
Dan Stewart must pay $300 to get his Ford pickup truck back. It was impounded after a Nevada Transportation Authority sting. Stewart was also fined $200 that must be paid later this month. The penalty could have been fines of up to $10,000. Stewart was told during the sting that it was illegal to advertise his services as a mover. Video: Police Bust Man Offering Moving Services “I saw a whole bunch of ads, 20 of them,” he said after looking at the Craigslist Web site, “So I threw mine on there.” His first client offered to pay $75 to move items in Stewart’s truck. But when he arrived at a local storage facility, he was greeted by authorities. “Three trucks, five guys with badges and guns [showed up]. It was unbelievable,” he said. Stewart didn’t realize he needed the proper paperwork to make himself legitimate, although he never intended to become a full-time mover. Survey: Should Dan Stewart Pay A Fine For Posting His Craigslist Ad? “Individuals that want to move as a form of business, for commerce, must have a certificate of public convenience and necessity,” said Ruben Aquino with the Nevada Transportation Authority. Aquino said the statewide sting operation is intended to stop thieves and illegitimate “movers” who might not deliver what they promise. Stewart insisted he was not a crook and that he was just trying to make some extra money. “I think that's the end of my moving career,” he said.Las Vegas - Movers - Oasis Moving & Storage
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