What Is My Title?
- Thread starter gargamel
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You are an independent contractor, contracted to operate the vehicle for him. You do have a contract, dont you?
He could be, but not necessary. Does he find the load? Is he leased to another company?
Several factors are involved.
At this time we do not have a contract in place, no. Rather, a firm handshake.
He, a veteran of expediting, will find the loads, yes. He will in fact do all the things I wouldn't want to do. I will drive, only. We will work in symbiotic harmony to corral the coin.
I do not believe he is leased to another company, but this is not something I even considered. Can you elaborate on this please?
Shotcallerj touched on the topic, here: How do Expeditors get paid as contractors LEGALLY???
As not to get too far off topic, I will perhaps create a different thread addressing the pros and cons of a contract.
Is it then safe to say, for now, that the family tree is:
Company
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Broker
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Dispatch
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Carrier (owner of vehicle)
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Contractor w/out a contract (me)
He, a veteran of expediting, will find the loads, yes. He will in fact do all the things I wouldn't want to do. I will drive, only. We will work in symbiotic harmony to corral the coin.
I do not believe he is leased to another company, but this is not something I even considered. Can you elaborate on this please?
Shotcallerj touched on the topic, here: How do Expeditors get paid as contractors LEGALLY???
As not to get too far off topic, I will perhaps create a different thread addressing the pros and cons of a contract.
Is it then safe to say, for now, that the family tree is:
Company
|
Broker
|
Dispatch
|
Carrier (owner of vehicle)
|
Contractor w/out a contract (me)
First things first.... Get a contract spelling out what you are responsible for and what the van owner is responsible for.
After you have said contract then you can worry about all the rest.
Hence the mention of my making a separate thread touching on the pros and cons of having a contractual agreement.
Here in this thread, based on the information I've provided, I simply needed to know my title, and where I sit in the equation. I believe I am a contractor of sorts (without a contract), who is being allowed to use a carrier's vehicle to earn money for the both of us.
Here in this thread, based on the information I've provided, I simply needed to know my title, and where I sit in the equation. I believe I am a contractor of sorts (without a contract), who is being allowed to use a carrier's vehicle to earn money for the both of us.
Until you have a contract, you are a driver.
I'll just post this link here again: How do Expeditors get paid as contractors LEGALLY???
Where are all these people coming from to drive sprinters that don't like contracts?
I need 75 of you right now. We don't need a contract. And you don't need to know I'm going to deduct all fuel and repairs and truck rental fee from your pay until nothing is left
Just message me here, I like to stay anonymous
PS I don't have a green card either so no problem
I need 75 of you right now. We don't need a contract. And you don't need to know I'm going to deduct all fuel and repairs and truck rental fee from your pay until nothing is left
Just message me here, I like to stay anonymous
PS I don't have a green card either so no problem
Hello, I'm one 1 of 75. Not sure if the remaining 74 have resources or not, but I do. Enough so that I can afford to make a calculated risk, since, if it does pan out, the pros far outweigh the cons, for both parties.
The only con I've seen thus far is the owner being a... con. I don't imagine they'd last very long doing folks bad like that.
I give everyone a chance. I'll report back here in 6 months time, with play-by-play.
The only con I've seen thus far is the owner being a... con. I don't imagine they'd last very long doing folks bad like that.
I give everyone a chance. I'll report back here in 6 months time, with play-by-play.
Yes my response was sarcastic asking for drivers. I'm an owner op
If you have resources and don't mind, try it. Not being paid as agreed is most likely the worst thing that could happen to you, although drivers can get mixed up in double brokered theft scams thru no fault of their own
PS if it was me, and this guy didn't have an MC to check I'd be calling the insurance company to check the policy is valid, and somehow check the vehicle plates/ownership
(I don't know how that wouldn't be YOUR ticket as the driver)
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ALWAYS get a contract. I learned a very expensive lesson about that.
That's a HORRIBLE story and I'm sorry it happened to you. Was hoping it was at least a little funny.
Last year, a reputable carrier stopped paying me. It was a complicated route and was for a leg I was involved in.
$15,000 and I HAD A CONTRACT.
Maybe people will read these and smarten up?