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Great post JerzeyVan79! :)

1099 - issued to "contractors" W-2 - issued to "employees"

I would contact Premium Transportation Logistics. They have always done a great job with solo straight truck drivers.

Pay by loaded mile is most likely because the truck is leased on to the carrier on a loaded mile basis. At .45 per loaded mile to the driver you will be earning 34.6% if the truck is paid $1.30 per loaded mile, and 37.5% if the truck is paid $1.20 per loaded mile. The fuel surcharge should...

Check with A. Blair Enterprises. I am not sure if Tom's drivers are company drivers of if he enters into a contractor agreement with them.

Chauffeur License Unless exempt, a chauffeur license is required if you: Are employed for the principal purpose of operating a motor vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 10,000 pounds or more. Operate a motor vehicle as a carrier of passengers or as a common or contract carrier...

Some states will require a Chauffeurs license - such as Michigan.

Thanks Tobster! The PTL crew works hard - drivers and operations.

I absolutely appreciate Everything Apax. Well written and so refreshing to hear someone looove their driving job. Seems recently there are only negatives associated with driving.

Read. Keep reading. Read some more. Read again. Talk to current drivers in the business. Read. Keep reading. Read some more. Read again. Jeff - research and knowledge are power. Understanding the business is crucial to your success. Take your time and devise a solid plan. There is...

A Team (Phil) - Excellent response!

Here is a great read. If you can't get in - just copy the name of he article into the search on your browser. I thought you would be interested in the following story from The Wall Street Journal. ‘Nuclear’ Verdicts Have Insurers Running From Trucks...

Turtle tells it like it is. It today's litigious society you can easily lose everything.

I also sent a message to you. Thanks!

Littlehill; There is never a better time to advance your career than the present! Read some posts on ExpeditersOnLine.com, attend an expediting workshop (EOU) and talk to other drivers. Get some wheel time with your husband and obtain your CDL. Read Linda and Bob Caffee's blog here on EO for...

Bentley - think about maximizing your load opportunities by increasing your load carrying capacity. Straights with 33,000 or tandem straights with 46,000 GVW allow you to carry more weight than a Non-CDL (< = 26,000 GVW) straight truck. Make sure the box of the truck is wide enough to...

Requiring all drivers to possess a CDL also assists the driver and the carrier in a court of law against the plaintiff, by providing additional proof that the driver was a qualified driver. Lessens exposure to potential liability.

A Blair Enterprise operated by Tom Robertson - knowledgeable, stand-up, well respected gentleman. Feel comfortable with Tom.

Walsh; Get many of your questions answered by spending 4 hours at an Expediters University Workshop put on by ExpeditersOnLine.com and On-Time Media. You can find links to these events on the homepage here of EO. The next event is in Knoxville, TN - see the link below. Expedited Trucking...