What happens if you're with an Illinois-based, sub 9-unit carrier on 1099, you're waiting at a shipper in Michigan to pick up a load, your truck-trailer rolls back and dings the truck behind you just enough to crack the grill and presses in a very small area of the hood for 1/8-1/5 of an inch. . The other driver calls the sheriff, and they come out and make a police report. The deputy is convinced you're at fault, but says he "can't" write you a ticket because it's on private property (the shipper's). Can the company whose truck was damaged (a 50+ unit carrier) come after you civilly? How would you know how or if it would effect your DAC? MVR?
What's the worst that can happen and what's the likelihood of it happening?
Parking Lot Incident on 1099
Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by WheelSpin, Mar 30, 2023.
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TexasRiverRat Thanks this.
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Does not make a difference even if you signed a contractor agreement. All the criteria still apply. I know, I have been through this several times. -
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WheelSpin Thanks this.
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The other company not going after you they will go to the insurance company.now the owner of your company might tell them he will pay damages don’t go to his insurance and back charge you for damages.
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OMG, seriously, why is it people are this ... well you figure out the word.
To be a LEGAL 1099 independent contractor in this industry, you have to have a contract, there have to be requirements spelled out in the contract as to which obligations go where and most of all, there has to be a clear expectation of what the contractor is to do for the company that has engaged them.
The IRS and DoL look at this as if it is a skilled labor situation, there is no need for tools or anything like that but a skill (which is considered a tool through the licensing system) and the ability to pick and choose the work with the right to make decisions on how to do the work without interference.
The OP can be sued, there is no doubt about that, his liabilities are extended because he lacks a contract that protects him.
Has it happened?
Yes, it has.
My advice to the OP is to find a real job, name the company so others will know how to avoid it, and report them to the state.TexasRiverRat, Just passing by, tscottme and 4 others Thank this.
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