Payments from a carrier to a leased contractor are often discussed here in EO. I suspect that all the legitimate carriers are complying with the provisions of FMCSA regulations at 376.12(f). This regulation requires a carrier's lease with a contractor (lessor) specify that payments be paid to the lessor within 15 days after submission of the required delivery documents and other required paperwork. In Kennyday's instance, he will be a subcontractor of a lessor; he should have a written contract/lease agreement with the truck owner. Included in the subcontractor's lease should be all of the documents and paperwork required to be sent and to whom they are sent. If a driver thinks it is reasonable to wait 6 days after the owner has the money to pay him then that is OK. BTW, A copy of the truck owner's lease with a carrier must be carried in the leased truck at all times so, the driver should read it know his responsibilities as a representative of the owner. See 376.12(l). In lieu of a copy of the lease, an owner must have a statement in the truck that specifies many of the conditions of the lease. See 376.12(c)(2).
Kennyday, Consider this. Today's (9 Mar) national average cost per mile of a 15 mpg gasoline van is 16.88 cents. Multiply this times the miles that the owner says you will get per week and you will know the cash/credit you will need just for fuel. On the east coast you could easily spend $100 a week on tolls. $100 weekly food budget will help to keep your weight down. I truly hope your ex-wife has left you enough to weather the storm. We wish you the best if this is your choice for your next move.
