If I drive for a lease operator with swift would I have to be hired by swift or just by the l/o
lease operator question
Discussion in 'Swift' started by jwayne0912, Apr 12, 2015.
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I actually don't work for swift. I don't drive at all right now. I have a friend who leased with swift and wants me to team with him. I haven't drove in about 6 years
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you do everything to become a driver on your friends truck that swift drivers do,,only thing is you are paid by your friend,,only benefits are what your friends gives you,,if he pays you as a 1099 contract driver (illegal) then you pay the full amount that you and the employer pays to social security 15 1/2% plus you pay federal and any state income taxes,,
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Thank you very much for the information. This will help me get experience again without going through a refresher course.
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He is right. You are his employee. He has to take care of all taxes and benefits. Be careful that you follow the legal path to set this all up.
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A21CAV Thanks this.
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I want to stress how shaky your footing will be working for a lease op. Some are successful but make sure he has his ducks in a row and is able to pay for truck and all that pertains to it plus pay you a decent amount. If he loses his truck and has to return it you will have to work on getting hired somewhere. Be careful and think all this through well.
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Thank you. I guess if he can be my mentor then I will be able to come home when he does. The worse part about the training is being gone for 2months
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