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Help! Dad doesn't want to drive any more, he wants to have drivers!

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Felipe'struckingneeds, Mar 23, 2023.

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  1. Mar 23, 2023 #1
    Felipe'struckingneeds

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    My dad has been driving for 25 plus years. He has only driven for himself and he does all of his dispatching. He would like to transition to having only drivers so he can retire! The help we need is how do we do that? Is there any extra licenses we need to have? Is it as simple as hiring a driver? What would be his next step if he wanted to step away but still receive some passive income? Any advice and suggestions would be great appreciated!!
     
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  3. Mar 23, 2023 #2
    Chinatown

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    Blu_Ogre

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    blairandgretchen

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    We, as a collective - pray - for your mortal souls.
     
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  7. Mar 23, 2023 #5
    Eddiec

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    The words simple and hiring drivers should never be used in the same sentence. Check with your state trucking association for guidance
     
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    Chinatown

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    TheLoadOut

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    You might want to check out the educational videos posted on YouTube by BoneHead Truckers before you move ahead with your plan.
     
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  10. Mar 23, 2023 #8
    Lazer

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    If he wants to retire, then retire, period. Why open up a can of worms like that?
     
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  11. Mar 23, 2023 #9
    kemosabi49

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    Finding a driver that would treat the truck the way your dad has would be hard if not impossible to do. Then run the whole thing by his insurance carrier to see how much they are going to charge him for his policy. There are employees files, including drug testing, payroll and hopefully he isn't planning on paying a driver with the 1099 scam. Workers comp and unemployment insurance on the driver.
    Bad idea.
     
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    Chinatown

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    And risk a lawsuit then lose everything he has worked for all his life.
     
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