Independent Contractors be aware

I just got off the phone with the wage Division of Michigan over a complaint against a company I worked for that DID NOT pay as they said, in fact they refused my last paycheck. According to Michigan Laws, Unless you work locally for the state of Michigan you will not have claim rights to wages owed. So what this means is any independent contractor who drives for a fleet manager or possibly themselves is at risk of losing money.
I was quoted 1400.00 a week by Transtewart Trucking, and when I got there I was put in another owners truck who was on border patrol and then told I would only make 30% of any jobs done.
My paychecks were only 388.00 a week, this went on for a month til I said enough is enough , this nearly caused me to be evicted and loose my car that I worked hard to obtain. I was offered another driving position under the same pretenses of making good money as a independent contractor, I said no thanks, twice burned 3rd time wont happen.
So if anyone else has been given the shaft to a lure of lies, there really isn't anything anyone can do, and these types of businesses are flooring the economy and that's sad because many great drivers are blasted over this sham. I found a decent company who has been good to me thus far I only wish they contacted me before I went the other route.
So in essence, being over the road for this type is tricky. And I wonder if anyone else had this experience? It needs to stop now. This I'm sure is with any state, not just Michigan
Thank you.

 

True on what u say, however like the above its growing onto a problem. The twist is the way the laws apply which is corrupt. The stupid thing is the state claims unless you drive locally they don't owe you a dime, most stupidest thing ever. As for driving another's truck it's been like that for a while,( fleet management) the point being is they way it's done, bait and switch which is illegal and these two faced states are supporting that sham. I got the exleriance of an OO, but I would never recommend doing this. Companies are now offering bonus sign ins to join, as a OO, I wouldn't recommend that either. Fact is if you quit before that bonus is paid , they don't have to pay the remainder out. And I can promise you all this, you will get shanked either way.
AND YES I HAVE MOVED ON, just decided to post this to warn the unaware what skanks are out there and the this nation is two faced. Watch your backs!

 

What you say is logical, thing here... no one wants to bother investigating it's to much for them to figure out, no brainer. A scam is a scam. The nation is based on the lies being lead as truth. This is a twisted world run by sick deranged people . I understand why other countries threaten us.

 

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Your one to talk, heh you decided to drive for Matin, where they back into other trucks cause they don't get out and look. Lol. Stop banging on the wrong door.