How to pay my drivers i just started a trucking company

Discussion in 'Trucker Legal Advice' started by GUIZART, Apr 26, 2010.

  1. Grouch

    Grouch Road Train Member

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    Tell you something else "businessman", you better start making quartely payments to the government. And what about Workman Comp and unemployment insurance. There is more to running a business than just buying a truck and putting a driver in it. But you will find out when the IRS catches up with you and don't think for a minute that they won't, it might take them a couple of years but they will knock on your door one day and you will be so far in the hole that you won't never get out.
     
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  3. old-six-pack

    old-six-pack Heavy Load Member

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    if you can hire and fire them they are employees!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!and you must take taxes out of their checks and forward them to the irs.... if you don't believe me call the irs........................:biggrin_25516:
     
  4. vavega

    vavega Light Load Member

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    jimbo....i commend you on your restraint ;)
     
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  5. Baack

    Baack Road Train Member

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    All I can say is the guy has guts
    Give him some slack he has to learn some where, this board is as good as any:biggrin_255:
    Its about helping a fella out
     
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  6. Rolloff Truck Driver

    Rolloff Truck Driver Bobtail Member

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    What kind of trucking company do you own ?
     
  7. trucker lloyd

    trucker lloyd Light Load Member

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    a blind man leading the horse.i think?is that right meat head?
     
  8. bullhaulerswife

    bullhaulerswife Forum Leader/Admin Staff Member Administrator

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    Very well put. AND not to mention, at least he's looking for a way to "do it right".

    GUIZART, we have a very good reputable accountant that also happens to be a driver in his spare time. I will PM him with your link and see if he will respond with some solid advice. His screen name is RoadMedic. He's been here for a while and provided many people with very good solid tax and business advice. :yes2557:
     
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  9. truckerdave1970

    truckerdave1970 On Probation

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    wait a minute stop everything!
    You mean to tell me you guys get paid for driving a truck?
    Wow i thought my boss was cool because he wasn't making me pay rent for living in his truck!
     
  10. bullhaulerswife

    bullhaulerswife Forum Leader/Admin Staff Member Administrator

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    You know what guys. I'm proud of him for asking this question. And maybe with some good solid advice, this man will provide several families with income for years to come. So lets not rake him over, lets help him and give him some credit for asking questions on how to run his company right, and also pay his drivers right. :yes2557:
     
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  11. truckerdave1970

    truckerdave1970 On Probation

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    Like most trucking companies pay their drivers: POORLY!!!
     
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