I worked for a owner operator for a few werks but he refuses to pay me what can I do? I have copies of bills and my logs from then. I now work as a company driver for a good company but would like my pay from that owner operator.
I worked for a owner operator but didn't get paid
Discussion in 'Trucking Industry Regulations' started by Trucker Paul, Nov 26, 2013.
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he is not going to pay you, so think about something pleasant like buying a new harley, or a corvette to take your mind off on getting ripped off be safe out there
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It's doubtful you have any recourse unless you have a signed contract assuming you were a "contractor" (non-employee). Were you hired as an "employee" or as a "driver contractor"? Do you have anything on paper at all spelling out pay, or benefits, or job description, job duties, or anything along those lines? Did you abandon the truck anywhere other then the place you picked up the truck originally? Did you fail to deliver a load?
A lot depends on the circumstances that led up to this point and you have to be honest with yourself first. Working for "owner-operators" as a driver is always a risk of not getting paid in a timely manner or like was agreed upon. Happens every day. -
Sure sounds like a volunteer position...
But in all seriousness, contact the labor board of the state in which he is based. They'll walk you through the paperwork and ask for your documentation. If they find against the company and the company still doesn't pay, they could wind up paying you double (assuming they have the funds). I had to go through this with a shady water hauler in North Dakota... Took about 2 months, but I was finally paid everything owed. -
If all else fails then there is a civil suit but I think his state will convince him with threatening a fine that he will pay you. Even if he claims you owe for this or that he can't withhold that money from your paycheck without prior written authorization.
It's about time someone gives him a wake up call on the proper and legal way to do business.Cetane+ Thanks this. -
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