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Revisiting the Legal Concept of "Independent Contractor"
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<blockquote data-quote="M I Indy" data-source="post: 1307806" data-attributes="member: 52889"><p>It was early 2002, they weren't willing to give up control. I tried to grow my business from day one, terminal tripled within two years, but, was constantly controlled. Was first or second to become multiple, when they wanted, held back for "associating" with weaker contractors and helping them with survival, taking stops, repairs, loans for repairs, etc. One contractor next to me would have 70-80 stops in truck over 10,000 lbs., I would get 110-120 in my van (under 10,000), 10-15 "flexed" from other contractor's route, causing me to double trip. Asked mgmt. why, since my day was now 12+hrs. with loading etc. and his was 9 hrs., answer because we can since you aren't under D.O.T. requirements and you will get it done. I did get it done, everyday, was penalized for helping others, was what I was later told. Yet mgmt. always testifies they comply with D.O.T. regulations. Back then, those under 10,000 lbs. didn't have to file hour sheet, scanners had just been brought in @ HD. Long story short, they controlled me in my so called "business" back then.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="M I Indy, post: 1307806, member: 52889"] It was early 2002, they weren't willing to give up control. I tried to grow my business from day one, terminal tripled within two years, but, was constantly controlled. Was first or second to become multiple, when they wanted, held back for "associating" with weaker contractors and helping them with survival, taking stops, repairs, loans for repairs, etc. One contractor next to me would have 70-80 stops in truck over 10,000 lbs., I would get 110-120 in my van (under 10,000), 10-15 "flexed" from other contractor's route, causing me to double trip. Asked mgmt. why, since my day was now 12+hrs. with loading etc. and his was 9 hrs., answer because we can since you aren't under D.O.T. requirements and you will get it done. I did get it done, everyday, was penalized for helping others, was what I was later told. Yet mgmt. always testifies they comply with D.O.T. regulations. Back then, those under 10,000 lbs. didn't have to file hour sheet, scanners had just been brought in @ HD. Long story short, they controlled me in my so called "business" back then. [/QUOTE]
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