I need your advise Drivers! This is about my former employer as a contractor!!!

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by starsonwindow, Aug 27, 2012.

  1. Hardlyevr

    Hardlyevr Road Train Member

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    If he wanted to spend more money than he will ever have, or had, he could get a lawyer and pursue all sorts of things, from whether he was actually an employee to what was or was not legal in the lease he signed, and what they deducted. But without Fort Know financing such an endeavor, hope that you have learned something/ a lot, and go forward with your life.
     
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  3. Lonesome

    Lonesome Mr. Sarcasm

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    Consult an attorney.
     
  4. Keyster

    Keyster Light Load Member

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    I fear his former employer shared the exact same sentiments.
    Learn to conduct yourself in a professional manner when communicating with your next employer, especially if it's in writing or via email/text. You might be the best trucker that ever lived, but if you come across as a #### in your written communications you'll make enemies

    If people don't like you, they'll set you up to fail.
     
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  5. j3411

    j3411 Medium Load Member

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    If I read this right he signed something stating he was a contractor. Does this mean OP was paid on a 1099?

    Op states he's "smarter than the average trucker Joe"...... Wanna bet?
     
  6. starsonwindow

    starsonwindow Medium Load Member

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    What do you not understand? Do you read and write the English Language? I was screwed into be a contractor and may I add for a percentage of the load with no choice but to take what they found or dug out of the trash bin or to sit another 24-36 hours originally they said that they would work with me on loads, never once did I have an option as to which way I went.

    Very True, I don't have a cash cow eating from the tree of cash!!

    I have there are a few who would take the case but they need a deposit up front!!

    Why would they even bring me from here to Dallas if that was the case? They needed to a payment on their lease?

    I was paid on a 1099 what is the problem with that? I wasd also told I would have a choice to pick my loads for the most part? I was also on a percentage of the load! With these two factors I planned I could make good money but not the way they set it up after I got there...
     
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  7. j3411

    j3411 Medium Load Member

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    Thanks for proving you are smarter than the average trucker joe.

    Meanwhile I'll go put my paycheck in the bank. The one I earned and they paid.

    Nuff Said
     
  8. arpta2

    arpta2 Bobtail Member

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    Hey Starsonwindow, Out of curiosity, how old are you?
     
  9. NavigatorWife

    NavigatorWife Road Train Member

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    It sounds like another lease and fleece deal with no guarantee as to how many loads or miles you were to be given each week. As long as they get their lease payment they don't care if you have money. And companies will charge for truck recovery esp if it isn't taken back to the terminal. It songs like you pissed them off questioning why they weren't giving you miles and keeping you sitting something I am sure everyone on here wouldn't like either. Good luck I hope you can get on without this following you and stay away from the lease fleece.
     
  10. Pete Moss

    Pete Moss Light Load Member

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    Wow.I think i have a fairly good command of the english language.I figured out where the problem is.The replies i've read,starting with the first lack of patience second post on this list,are confrontational in nature.That would indicate to me it's the way the OP deals with things.Just my thoughts.

    To the OP-This is a lot like i tell my step kids-I talk.I'm right.Get used to it.Take care.Brian
     
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  11. starsonwindow

    starsonwindow Medium Load Member

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    NO NO NO I was not in a lease, that would not be me, the company was in a lease for the truck I drove for them. Thanks.
     
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