Owner operaors right?

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by wotrucker, Dec 20, 2008.

  1. wotrucker

    wotrucker Bobtail Member

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    Does any one know how to find out the rights for owner operators. My husband worked for Giltner and in 4 months he only brought home maybe $3,000. We figured his 75% cut would of been close to $60,000 and like i said he only got $3,000. He was leasing a truck from them, only reason he gave up his truck was his truck could not go through Canada (he was promised loads to Alaska, so thats why the leasing through Giltner). Now his last paycheck should of been the 9th Of Dec. and they are trying to double charge him for a fender (someone backed into him) they already got the check from the insurance company. So what i need to find out where do i go to have this company looked into? If anyone knows what we should do please respond.
     
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  3. wotrucker

    wotrucker Bobtail Member

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    Are you telling me no one out there knows Owner Operators RIGHTS. Thought I could find some help.
     
  4. Lilbit

    Lilbit Road Train Member

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    It may take some time for our owner operators to respond. Some of them do not have computers in their trucks, and some of them are probably driving right now.
     
  5. RickG

    RickG Road Train Member

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  6. Markvfl

    Markvfl Road Train Member

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    I think this thread is mainly for company drivers. You will get better response posting it in the owner operators section. Good luck
     
  7. 2hellandback

    2hellandback Heavy Load Member

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    Hmmmm im reading this from the o/o section right now!
     
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  8. RAG

    RAG R.I.P.

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    If his "cut" was gonna be 60k in 4 months with someone else's truck I would would like some of that action please:biggrin_25525:
     
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  9. Lilbit

    Lilbit Road Train Member

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    Did he have a written agreement or contract with the outfit? Lease deals are a bit different than if you own your own rig. I would think there would be some sort of contract. Start with that, and a lawyer if you have trouble understanding the wording of any of it. There should have been info regarding pay and expenditures on each settlement report.

    I don't know if the 'full disclosure' that applies to broker arrangements with carriers and o/o's applies in the case of lease arrangements. 'Full Disclosure' basically means that a carrier has the right to request all info regarding a load including amount billed to the shipper and breakdown on the payout to the carrier.
     
  10. Brickman

    Brickman Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    You need a lawyer!

    Not internet lawyers. No offense meant from that statement, but I don't think most of us here know all the ins and outs of the laws.
     
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  11. psanderson

    psanderson Road Train Member

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    What does his leasing agreement state Re. deductions etc.?

    Did you/he actually read & understand the lease before you/he signed it? If you didn't, did you take it to an attorney for an interpretation of the agreement?

    I've stated many times in this forum that is the largest problem with lessor/lessee agreements (signing before reading & understanding). People sign leases & for all they know the lease could say that he/she must stay leased for 5-years & if you don't they get the truck (yes, I know you were leasing the truck but I use this as an example).

    I apologize for being frank, and I'm terribly sorry for your losses. Perhaps you should seek out a good attorney that understands contracts. As a business owner you, and your husband need an attorney on retainer anyway.

    From a retired federal DOT official.
     
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