Who's the boss?

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Hurley, Oct 23, 2014.

  1. Hurley

    Hurley Bobtail Member

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    For example: An o/o hires me to team drive with him and he runs for Swift. Am I an employee of the o/o or Swift?
     
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  3. Allow Me.

    Allow Me. Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    You answered your own question……"An O/O hires me". The O/O is your boss, however, you play by Swift's rules. The O/O pays you.
     
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  4. gpsman

    gpsman Road Train Member

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    Or maybe doesn't...
     
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  5. Hurley

    Hurley Bobtail Member

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    What if the guy I was looking to hire had been previously terminated from the company due to an accident, drugs, tickets, etc. Can I hire him as an o/o or does the company control that?
     
  6. Marlin46

    Marlin46 Medium Load Member

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    The company ( Swift in the case of OP ) would control that. When you submit his DL number to add to the company insurance it will probably be kicked back as previously terminated due to accident. This better be your brother or best friend if your willing to stick your neck out for someone that was previously terminated due to drugs.
     
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    Allow Me. Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    Yeah, Swift would have the final say with whoever an O/O would hire.
     
  8. Hurley

    Hurley Bobtail Member

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    Cousin, speeding tickets...
     
  9. bergy

    bergy Road Train Member

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    Sorry, gotta ask - why would you work for swift under another owner operator? I assume he will be taking his cut of the pie - thereby reducing what you could make working directly for swift.

    I'm sure there is a rationale reason - could someone enlighten me?
     
  10. Ubu

    Ubu Road Train Member

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    Read his posts again.

    He is not looking to hire on to an O/O, he is the O/O looking to hire his cousin who apparently was dismissed by them for speeding tickets.
     
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