I was offered a position with a company out of Canada expanding into Michigan. They already have a small presence in NY State. The owner asked me to let him know how much income I require. This is a 1099 subcontractor position. I would be using his truck and driving between Western NY and Michigan. I think I'd want a percentage rather than an hourly rate.
My question is:
What is a realistic percentage to ask for, in your opinion?
Thanks in advance and Merry Christmas.
New CDL-A first job interview question
Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by takamine98, Dec 20, 2022.
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If you want a realistic opinion, walk away from the deal.
A new driver with a new company (and that's what expanding into the US is.) is a recipe for disaster. They will basically use you, and more importantly your CDL as a learning tool. They don't care that they will make you unemployable from all the hits you get, just that once insurance gets too high they can let you go and get someone else to abuse.
Plus, it's very likely a 1099 will be illegal anyway. Do you really want to start your career knowing they have no problem breaking the law to benefit themselves? How can you trust them to follow any other law, like equipment maintenance, pushing you to break HOS, or even not paying you. Just not worth the risks involved.tscottme, takamine98 and Numb Thank this. -
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i too would not want to drive 1099 jbs. you would be 100% responsible for taxes out of your paycheck, and that's even IF they pay you.
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As a new CDL driver--if you want a flatbed job and home on Sundays in southern Michigan, you'd be FAR BETTER off with something like this W-2 job opening with Roehl:
Driver Great Lakes Flatbed Regional Fleet | Roehl.Jobs
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Run Forest Run 1099 gigs are illegal , you don't own the truck.
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