Mercer just recently amended their contract to state that if, they don't get paid by their customer, it's their discretion whether they pay their contractors. Just so you know.
Mercer or Landstar, yes this again...
Discussion in 'Mercer' started by CactusJay, Jan 11, 2016.
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How do you know this???
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Mercer put it out. Call contractor relations.
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Glad to hear you guys stuck together to get it rescinded.
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Common sense says if you did your job right, mercer was never going to go after money for unpaid freight bills. If they did, they wouldn't have any trucks. We are a full owner operator company, not some mega with a their own driving school filled with a never ending supply of new clueless drivers.
Their entire business model revolves around having top tier owner operators. They aren't going to throw that away over the occasional customer that goes under. -
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The amendment, as it was worded, had nothing to do with establishing Independent Contractor status. If you read the IRS rules regarding IC status, you'll know all Mercer Contractors are without a doubt independent contractors. We have a 'significant investment' in our business, we select and decline loads, and we are responsible for the upkeep of our equipment. This is a settled issue.
The previous contract already dealt with drivers that screw ups, must pay up. That's standard operating procedure. There was no reason to add to the contract a clause stating Mercer would 'take back money for trips paid, if their customer didn't pay them', unless that was their intention.
If I'm going to assume that risk I expect to be compensated for it!Klleetrucking and vangtransport Thank this.
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