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How many drivers can I hire under LLC?

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by MrGud, Apr 26, 2014.

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  1. Apr 26, 2014 #1
    MrGud

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    Just started my own trucking company under LLC. How many drivers (Owner Operators) can I hire under a LLC trucking business legally to drive for me. Some say the legal limit is 12 drivers. But I have seen companies that have over 12 drivers.
     
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  3. Apr 26, 2014 #2
    brian991219

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    You can hire as many employees or contractors (owner-operators) as you want. LLC, S-corp, sole proprietor, the type of business organization does not matter.
     
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  4. Apr 26, 2014 #3
    nightgunner

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    How many can you afford?
     
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  5. Apr 26, 2014 #4
    fencitup

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    Sounds like more than 12 the way he worded the question
     
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  7. Apr 26, 2014 #5
    bad-luck

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    as many as you want look at Swift they are a LLC
     
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  8. Apr 26, 2014 #6
    MrGud

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    I will not be buying the trucks. Each new driver I hire will already have his own truck. But I just want to know how many drivers can I legally hire under LLC type trucking business without having to deal with any legal issues.
     
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  9. Apr 26, 2014 #7
    Roadmedic

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    Can you say attorney?

    You need to have the structure reviewed and your agreements.

    In most cases not restricted.
     
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  10. Apr 26, 2014 #8
    justa_driver

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    Hes evidentally talking about hiring them as independent contractors. Yep he needs to talk to a lawyer.
     
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  11. Apr 26, 2014 #9
    Roadmedic

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    He said he was hiring guys with trucks. He had better have liability issues examined.
     
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  12. Apr 26, 2014 #10
    justa_driver

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    If they have their own equipment, they would be considered independent contractors according to IRS and yes you are very correct about that. He needs to talk to a lawyer and so do the drivers.
     
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