Can I be charged for a load that I did not agree to pick up?

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by tamaadams72, Jun 13, 2023.

  1. tamaadams72

    tamaadams72 Bobtail Member

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    There's no contract
     
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  3. Terlingua

    Terlingua Medium Load Member

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    Tell them that in light of the circumstances, you think you may be misclassified as a contractor instead of employee and would like to ask the IRS for a ruling. See if that changes their mind.
     
  4. Last Call

    Last Call Road Train Member

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    If you don't leave like everyone is I suggesting.their going to charge you for that load legal or not ..
    Your working illegally anyhow
    Just take the truck back do as everyone has suggested and just leave..
    If you don't .....well then don't come back on here and tell'n how you got screwed by a bad company
    Nobody wants to hear about then
     
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  5. Arctic_fox

    Arctic_fox Experienced mx13 execrator

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    Why in the name of all the various gods saints devils and angles would you do ANYTHING without a #### contract? That business 101. And if your an employee then there needs to be a #### worker agreement and if there is not one why the hell are you working there?

    That whole situation just screams scam, tax evasion and IRS issues.
     
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  6. tamaadams72

    tamaadams72 Bobtail Member

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    I've already decided to leave the company. I refuse to be mistreated, threatened, pressured, harassed or degraded. I just wanted to know if it's legal. I was under the impression that It was legal to be classified as an independent contractor and 1099'd as a truck driver. After reading the responses, I see now that it's not legal. I guess I have some learning to do.
     
  7. tamaadams72

    tamaadams72 Bobtail Member

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    I'm a rookie I was under the impression that truck drivers could be 1099 and classified as an independent contractor. Boy was I wrong. Stupid of me. And yes I should have looked into it further. My mistake. Lesson learned.
     
  8. Arctic_fox

    Arctic_fox Experienced mx13 execrator

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    Id leave a little tip to the IRS behind too. If they are doing illegal crap like that and having people work for them without even a worker agreement gods forbid a contract....well you dont want them showing up at YOUR door. Also make sure to report on every single dime, wooden nickle, and bent penny they paid you. You will thank me later when the irs audits you.
     
  9. tamaadams72

    tamaadams72 Bobtail Member

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    I've done some research. I have to file a IRS SS-8 form. It's a determination of employment. Independent contractor or employee. I have to proceed to file a complaint with Dept of labor and wage. This had become one heck of a mess. SMH.
     
  10. Arctic_fox

    Arctic_fox Experienced mx13 execrator

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    Call OOIDA they can recomend a good tax person, lawyer and/or accoutant well versed in trucking if you need one. OOIDA dispite any othet arguments for or against are quite good at that kinda thing.
     
  11. Ridgeline

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    What state?

    File with your state labor department
     
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