Every lease I’ve done explicitly states the company cannot tell me how to drive, what routes I take, etc. Basically, a 1099 makes you a subcontractor. I don’t know the terms of your lease, but you should retain your autonomy.
Check into that. I also have a favorite saying: my truck, my rules.
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First question, how do they define these events?
Were they going 70 in a 65?
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I’m not afraid to stand up for myself. People will only walk on you as much as you let them.
I also am willing to assume the risk and consequences of my actions. At the end of the day, I have to be able to sleep with myself. I’ve lost jobs by holding my moral ground, but my soul is intact.
Good drivers are a commodity. The companies need us more than we need them. There’s lots of companies and few good drivers.
Again, check your contract. If it says they can’t tell you how to drive, press the issue. (Assuming you’re a good driver and not a liability)KB3MMX Thanks this. -
Be 100% independent
Be a 100% driver for them .
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It's pretty cut and dry, they have the upper hand. If you stand behind you're drivers and they stand behind you, it can easily be worked out.Have a meeting with you're drivers and work it out, if they're making good money and want to keep making money, they'll comply, if not maybe you need some new drivers.
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Find a new carrier or get own authority. I get it's their authority but micro managing 5 over. Just ridiculous if nothing else.
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