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

The OP asked an honest question. Sarcasm doesn't help him find his way through this. He knows he made a mistake, lets not pour salt in the wound.

I'm going to delete some posts here. If you folks can't keep this civil there will be warnings handed out and the thread will be closed.

 

Even if it's 1099 job it's absurd and under no circumstances would I agree to this. Fines for failed inspections are kind of fair IMO as long as the company you work for is honest.The one I work for charges $200 for 1st failed and $400 for 2nd if it's obvious that I should had noticed problem during pretrip.
I was once put OOS on lvl 1 because inspector found a small bubble on one of brake hoses right by brake chamber.I wasn't charged.They also pay $200 for every passed inspection regardless of level.
I never agreed to any escrow though and never will.
Don't take this job.

 

Okay, that's big of you. I'll nullify the warning I sent to Shogun. I'm glad you were able to work through this.

 

That contract smells really bad to me. I would cut and run. Chalk it up as a learning experience. Even if you lose money on the way out, you'll be better off in the long run. JMO

 

As someone that did both Drive a way as well as repos I am well aware of working as a "contractor". Some company's have discontinued the practice of escrows and some have reduced the amounts required. If you are a company driver I would never accept such a contract. However as a percentage contractor it is difficult to avoid.

Because you are NOT an employee in most 1099 operations the normal employer/employee state laws don't generally apply. You are operating more in a business relationship. Without speaking to this person you are working for I can't gauge why they feel the need to financially hold you responsible for an OOS. Because I don't know your status (employee or contractor) I can't say much more. Working as a contractor can be a great way to work. I know people that are doing this and are making net OVER $150,000 a year. However for ever good situation there are maybe 25 not so good. I personally don't recommend anybody do it.

To answer your question, well it depends! Are you an employee? Are you covered by a union CBA? Does your state have language in their employment law that covers it? Nobody here is going to be able to give you solid legal advice, I suggest if you want to continue doing this and are concerned go ask an attorney well versed on your state's employment laws!

 

$1000 good motivation for company driver to do real pre trip inspection. Not just false record in logbook.
Are you disagree? Take an observation any morning on the truck stop. How many of them get beyond kicking tires?

 

Yeah,I was gonna say that! Even just kicking tires is something.How many take off without even walking around the truck? Still,$1000 is way too much!

 

company sounds like thieving DB’s. You can do better. Never agree to penalties of any sort

 

I never had a truck driving job where I had to sign a contract.
OP this is not normal. Unless no one else will hire you go find another job.