Can my Company fine me 1000$ for being out of service

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  1. ksray

    ksray Bobtail Member

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    I have been recently given a contract by an employer that states if I get put out of service I am to pay 1000$ for any violation. And also an Escrow account. How bad is this, or is it a standard practice?
    I am being placed in 2015 Freightliner Cascadia Flatbed hauling. I haven't signed the contract, they also have an escrow account that I pay 250$ a week into until it reaches 2500$


    it is agreed that an escrow fund is set up at the time of the execution of the Agreement. to withhold the following:

    $250 from the first statement followed by

    $250 per week to the maximum of $2500

    If for any reason, XXXXXX does not withhold dollars in a given week,

    authorizes xxxxxxxxx to withhold (in subsequent weeks) any additional funds necessary to

    make up for such deficiency. If Kxxxxxxxxy does not keep his Equipment operating for the

    full term of the Agreement, the minimum fee paid to any regulating agency to certify such

    equipment, or drivers, may be deducted from sums held in escrow. All escrow funds may be held

    after the period of 45 days after termination of this Agreement, to insure payment of Kxxxxxxxxxxy
    obligations, including cargo claims and liability claims advances, equipment rental costs, fuel

    card advances or any other costs which are the sole responsibility of the xxxxxxxxxxn. Should

    any claim not be resolved at the end of said 45 days, the xxxxxxxxxxx may retain the escrow

    funds until claim is closed and Fuel Tax Return has been filed. If xxxxxxxx retains any

    escrow funds beyond 45 days, the -x-x-xx-x-x-x- shall release any remaining funds after the fuel

    tax return has been filed within thirty (30) days of the closing of the remaining claims. The xxxxxxx shall provide xxxxxxxx with an accounting of any transaction involving the

    escrow account upon request of the xxxxxxxxxx.
     
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  3. homeskillet

    homeskillet Road Train Member

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    It depends on how desperate you are for the job, and the condition of the equipment in question.

    This is not common, but it is not "unheard of".

    I would get up from the chair and thank them for their time, but.....you do you.
     
  4. ksray

    ksray Bobtail Member

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    I am being placed in 2015 Freightliner Cascadia Flatbed hauling. I haven't signed the contract, they also have an escrow account that I pay 250$ a week into until it reaches 2500$
     
  5. x1Heavy

    x1Heavy Road Train Member

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    OOS is all you.

    Company taking 1000 from your pocket? Nyet! Not acceptable. Don't sign that #### thing.
     
  6. REO6205

    REO6205 Road Train Member

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    I'd find another job. Quick.
     
  7. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    What's the escrow account for? Never heard of that for a company driver.
     
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  8. Just passing by

    Just passing by Road Train Member

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    I think op is talking about a lease contract.
     
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  9. JonJon78

    JonJon78 Road Train Member

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    Sounds like a 10-99 job. Run fast.
     
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  11. ksray

    ksray Bobtail Member

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    It is agreed that an escrow fund is set up at the time of the execution of the Agreement. to withhold the following:

    $250 from the first statement followed by

    $250 per week to the maximum of $2500

    If for any reason, XXXXXX does not withhold dollars in a given week,

    authorizes xxxxxxxxx to withhold (in subsequent weeks) any additional funds necessary to

    make up for such deficiency. If Kxxxxxxxxy does not keep his Equipment operating for the

    full term of the Agreement, the minimum fee paid to any regulating agency to certify such

    equipment, or drivers, may be deducted from sums held in escrow. All escrow funds may be held

    after the period of 45 days after termination of this Agreement, to insure payment of Kxxxxxxxxxxy
    obligations, including cargo claims and liability claims advances, equipment rental costs, fuel

    card advances or any other costs which are the sole responsibility of the xxxxxxxxxxn. Should

    any claim not be resolved at the end of said 45 days, the xxxxxxxxxxx may retain the escrow

    funds until claim is closed and Fuel Tax Return has been filed. If xxxxxxxx retains any

    escrow funds beyond 45 days, the -x-x-xx-x-x-x- shall release any remaining funds after the fuel

    tax return has been filed within thirty (30) days of the closing of the remaining claims. The xxxxxxx shall provide xxxxxxxx with an accounting of any transaction involving the

    escrow account upon request of the xxxxxxxxxx.
     
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