[fastrod]

First, is it really a independent business if the carrier controls the pricing of the service? Second, if you are really a independent contractor, you should be able to offer your services to multiple carriers instead of just one. This is just food for thought, but with all the stipulations placed on a o/o by the carriers it looks more like a employer/ employee relationship. An example is how does a independent contractor get fired for a low acceptance rate? The contractor should be able to accept any amount of runs they desire.