Credit is another great piece of the puzzle that needs to be considered. Many carriers don't even do a credit check before they haul for a new...
If both parties agree to it in writing it's binding. However, this isn't always the case. Indemnity Clauses are a perfect example. Most of the...
I see this everyday. They have no clue why the merge lane is technically called a running lane. Or the ones that jump left from the slow lane when...
The Smith Driving System should be taught at all the megas. I got my dash cam because of crooked cops but accidents are pretty important too.
No doubt. Expect them to do the most stupid move possible so you're prepared to handle it.
Single truck, multiple trailers.
The rate con is more important than the contract in many ways. Most contracts specifically mention that the information on the rate con takes...
Same. They're already proving to be scummy. TMC has such a clause in their contract. It says something like if they don't get paid neither does...
Yes. If they accept, it's consent. Of course a signature is most binding but a savvy lawyer can certainly argue consent. I never agree to...
If you write your own in it's entirety, you're going to have a difficult time getting it signed since it's the polar opposite as theirs especially...
Some require originals but a large majority don't.
How do you expect to get paid without proving you've made the delivery?
Take it back to the shipper and bill the customer. Don't risk it. It's not worth it.
Especially considering a 400 mile deadhead only costs about $100 in fuel. That breaks down to an hour's work for me and I'm just run of mill...
Sometimes I wear latex medical gloves underneath regular gloves for that very reason.
Why didn't you make enough on the run to McAllen to get you back into a good area? If you would have gotten that in your rate, then you wouldn't...
No doubt. Chalk it up as a hard lesson learned.
You can't legally be an employee and also get paid a 1099 simultaneously. They can get in serious trouble with the IRS for misclassification. But...
Don't do it. After reading your post, I don't think you'll be happy with all the extra time and responsibility that comes with it for about the...
Many dispatchers want you to sign an POA. I could never bring myself to do that. Also, I'm a control freak so it ain't done right unless I do it...
