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1099 Truck Drivers Legal or Not Sep 05, 2021

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1099 TRUCK DRIVERS LEGAL OR NOT. We recently sat down in the studio and talked about the ever growing pool of 1099 truck drivers. We were asked a question. Is it legal or illegal to pay a truck driver without holding his taxes back, thus calling him a 1099 truck driver? We went to the best resource to find out and that was the IRS. The IRS has a series of questions they ask when determining if a company is legally or illegally paying their drivers correct. They call it the "IRS 20 factor test". It is a series of strategic questions that you may ask yourself, to determine how to classify your drivers. 1099 TRUCK DRIVERS LEGAL OR NOT We won't go into all the questions, but you can go to the "factor test" yourself for the complete list of questions. The first question on the list is, what Is the Level of Instruction? The answer from the IRS is simply "Independent contractors render services on their own terms. If a business demands how, where, and when to do a particular job, it’s indicative of employment". Another question is Are there materials and tools provided? The answer the IRS gives is simply this "Again, independent contractors invest in tools and materials required for them to their job efficiently. If a business provides these resources, they are working with an employee". Im sure you get the point! Fines and Penalties Ruthann looked up the penalties for mis-clarifying your drivers. There were two separate ways the IRS looks at it when determining the penalty. One, was it just an accidental misclassification? And two, was it an intentional misclassification. The penalty for a mistake is a moderate fine plus the carrier is made to pay the FICA, Medicare and Social Security taxes that would not be "back-due". The penalty for those that the IRS determines to be in violation on the count of intentionally mis-classifying a driver and paying him on a "1099" basis instead of a 'W-2" basis, can be much steeper. In addition to paying all the above mention "back taxes", a carrier can be made to pay an additional 20% of the employees wages. So if you think about how steep this can get, think of this. If you had 20 drivers that you are paying on a "1099" basis. Let's say you have been doing this for 5 years. Now, let's say the IRS steps in and determines that you did this intentionally. Just in fines alone, it would be $16, 000 per year per driver if the driver has been earning 80K per year. the grand total for this would be $1.6 million dollars in fine plus the back taxes you would have to pay in for the employees. Troy's Solution Troy thought about it for a while and said, re-classify your drivers now before it's too late. Turn them into "Lease Drivers"! That's right, make contracts and lease the trucks to the drivers. Now you have proper contract drivers instead of an employee that you are paying on a 1099. Better yet, speak to a Lawer or a good tax accountant. Make sure before a driver that's angry with the company decides to turn you in to the IRS. Cocoon MDR the Ap that pays Truckers to DriveJJ Keller the Truckers Secretary National Carriers Solos, Teams, Students, Regional, lease driversTruckers & Companies Lying to EaCh OtherMolesters, Truck parking scam, Trucking newsTrucking Back In The DayBad Recruiting Call and Trucking NewsTrucking Company FightTrucking’s white elephant and stuffTrucking Companies are responsible for their drivers

Truckers & Companies Lying to EaCh Other Aug 29, 2021

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TRUCKERS & COMPANIES LYING TO EACH OTHER. There is a major problem in the Trucking Industry. Some truckers are constantly lying to trucking companies. Then there's the trucking companies that lye to truck drivers. Not every trucker is a liar and not every trucking company is a liar, but there are enough on both sides that have really made the industry smell. Lies that Drivers Tell. How long they have been working for a past company. Some drivers exaggerate about their work history. Some drivers lie about their MVR. Some driver lie about their accident history or their criminal background. Look the bottom line is, any good carrier is going to check you out, so just be up front. The next time you interview for a driving job, just start out with, "Let me be ip front about everything before I waist your time Mr. recruiter. You will gain much respect and you have a better chance of a carrier trying to help you verses chalking you up to "just another liar". I do have to keep reminding everyone hearing the podcast, that not all drivers lie, this segment is about the ones that do. Lies that tricking companies tell. We got a brand new Peterbilt we are sticking you in. Will get you home every week, guaranteed. We have a dedicated run we are putting you on if you sign up. Will keep you south. These are some blatant lies that carriers say to drivers to bait them in. Again I will remind everyone that not all carriers intentionally lie to drivers, only the desperate and bad carriers do this. Advice to truckers that lie. When searching for a job, if you are up front with each carrier about something in your past, you will save allot of time by getting the thing that you are worried about, out in the open, with in 30 seconds of each call. There are plenty of carriers that are willing to help you but you sure can waist allot of time trying to fool all the carriers. Advice to Carriers that lie. Reach into your pocket and spend the money needed to find enough drivers interview. If you talk to enough drivers and are honest, you most likely will find a driver that willing to give you a chance. You might also consider upping your pay or investing in better trucks or even hiring a salesmen to find freight that meets the needs of potential drivers. Either way, you have to realize that, in order to have a successful trucking company these days, one must take account that a trucking company is made of its drivers more than anything. TRUCKERS & COMPANIES LYING TO EACH OTHER JJ Keller Helping truckers organize National Carriers Hiring Drivers Students Teams Lease Operators New Kenworth'sCoccon MDR FREE Ap for truckers that deposits money in your account Trucking news with ruthannMolesters, Truck parking scam, Trucking newsTrucking Back In The DayTrucking’s white elephant and stuffPassing on the trucking torchTrucking Companies are responsible for their driversTrucking Company Fight TalkCDL Interviews If you are someone in the trucking industry that is wanting to appear on the show, please write to Ruthann@TalkCDL.com and tell us what's on your mind. We are always looking for awesome people in the trucking industry from truckers to carriers to family members at home. We know you have a great story to tell or maybe you would just like to sit in on one of our recordings. Let us know, we look forward to hearing from you.

United States Recruiting Truckers From Africa Aug 23, 2021

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UNITED STATES RECRUITING TRUCKERS FROM AFRICA. Did you know that the United States Trucking Industry is now recruiting truck drivers from South Africa. With the struggle to recruit truck drivers, the United States has started a campaign to invite South African truckers to relocate to North America. The US will need One Hundred Thousand extra drivers by the year 2023. One US Transport company was quoted saying "all we need to do is teach them how to drive on the right side of the road. A recruiter for Groendyke Transport, Holly McCormick has been coordinating with an agency in South Africa to source foreign drivers. UNITED STATES RECRUITING TRUCKERS FROM AFRICA. The Us has been struggling with the shortage of truck drivers for many year but the recent pandemic has escalated the problem. You can watch the video that was sent in by a TalkCDL view right here. UNITED STATES RECRUITING TRUCKERS FROM AFRICA TalkCDL Interviews Contact Ruthann@TalkCDL.com and tell us why you would like to be on the show. We are always looking for someone that can tell a great story from out on the road. We are also looking for those that work with in the trucking industry that can appear on the show. National Carriers Dedicated, Regional, Students, Teams Lease Drivers WantedJJ KellerCocoon MDR the Ap that Pays Truckers FreeTrucking news with ruthannSouth African Truck Driver RecruitingMolesters, Truck parking scam, Trucking newsPassing on the trucking torchTrucking Stuff with TalKCDL

Semi Truck Hits Stopped traffic 10 Dead Aug 15, 2021

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SEMI TRUCK HITS STOPPED TRAFFIC 10 DEAD. On June 19th, along Interstate 65 in Alabama at mile post 138 near the bridge over Pigeon Creek was the location of a deadly scene. Ten people were killed, including 8 children, teenagers and 2 adults, when a semi truck failed to stop at a queue, as the result of a series of accidents. A second semi truck also failed to stop, which also struck vehicles. Initial reports said that 10 people were killed and 26 people were injured when rain from a tropical storm made the road slick and hard to navigate. But since then, there has been several lawsuits filed, claiming negligence on the part of the truck drivers and the trucking companies that are named as defendants. The report from the accident is described as a Hansen & Adkins tractor-trailer, caught up to a queue of vehicles, striking a 2020 Ford Explorer from behind, then veered left and struck the Tallapoosa County Girls Ranch van. The Hansen & Adkins tractor-trailer struck other vehicles and the left rail of the bridge before coming to a stop in the roadway, the NTSB report says. The Ford Explorer overturned and struck several other vehicles. Two passengers in the Ford Explorer died. Following those collisions, an Asmat tractor-trailer came upon the stopped vehicles, veered left, mounted the left bridge rail, and struck a Girls Ranch van, which wound up in the median between the two tractor-trailers. The van and other vehicles caught fire. The Beasley-Allen law firm in Montgomery is representing Mrs. Candice L. Gulley. “The defendants, in this case, were negligent and displayed a complete disregard for the lives of fellow travelers around them,” Allen said in the release. “As a result, 10 people died that day, including eight children who were trapped in a van driven by Gulley. Those children burned to death needlessly. It is hard to imagine a more tragic and gut-wrenching set of circumstances, which demand justice and accountability to the fullest measure.” A statement from Tom Terry who works for Hansen & Adkin is as follows “Our hearts go out to everyone involved in the tragic accidents of June 19th and those affected by them,” “We believe the investigations will show there was a series of near-simultaneous accidents that stopped traffic on the bridge and that were caused by a number of different factors, including heavy rains from the remnants of a tropical storm. We also believe that the investigations will show that our driver was traveling at or under the speed limit. Click here to read the full story. TalkCDL Interviews TalkCDL is once again looking for great people in trucking to interview. If you are somewhat tied to the trucking industry and have a great story or have a subject you would like to talk to us about on the show, contact us at Ruthann@TalkCDL.com SEMI TRUCK HITS STOPPED TRAFFIC 10 DEAD. National Carriers Trucking Company (Students, Solos Teams)Cocoon MDR the Ap that Pays TruckersJJ Keller the Truckers Best FriendTrucking news with ruthannMolesters, Truck parking scam, Trucking newsTrucking Back In The DayIs Trucking Getting Better

5 Dumbest Driving Positions Aug 08, 2021

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5 DUMBEST DRIVING POSITIONS. How many people actually drive in the right sitting position? From what you see driving down the road, there is not many that have great driving etiquette! We have the top five bad positions to sit in while operating a vehicle, so tune in. Driving is dangerous enough, but when you sit in the wrong position, you can increase you odds in being injured when in a crash. There are many positions people choose to sit in while driving and most are out of pure habit. In this episode, we discussed the right way and the wrong way. To read the full article from Driving.Ca please head on over to their website and check it out. 5 DUMBEST DRIVING POSITIONS The DMV is behind uploading your violations In many states, the DMV Department of Motor Vehicles is lagging when it comes to uploading driver infractions to the states data base. In some cases a driver that has received a major violation, has not been detected by a company inquiry of said drivers MVR. This may result in a driver being hired by a trucking company that is unaware of a drivers that record that in a normal case, would not hire that driver. If a carrier hires a driver that say, has received a recent DWI in a commercial vehicle based on the motor vehicle report showing a clean record, it could result in major lawsuits, if that driver gets into an accident while driving a company vehicle. This is the danger of a state not uploading all infractions into their data base. TalkCDL Trucking Podcast Interviews If you are wanting to be on the show, please write to Ruthan@TalkCDL.com and tell us what you want to talk about. Please leave your contact info and we will get back to you as soon as we can. Thank you for making TalkCDL the number one trucking podcast on the internet. National Carriers Cocoon AP that Pay truckers As They TravelJJ Keller the Truckers Best FriendTrucking news with ruthannTrucking Back In The DayBrokers Trucking and MoreMolesters, Truck parking scam, Trucking news

How many accident will you have in a life time Jul 30, 2021

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HOW MANY ACCIDENT WILL YOU HAVE IN A LIFE TIMEyour life time.. Did you know the average person will be in an accident on average, every 17 year? So the average person will be in some form of accident at least 4 times in a life time. According to the car insurance industry, you will have an average of 3 to 4 accidents in you life time. Not every accident will be deadly. Of the ten million accidents that occur every year in the United States, only 3 out of every 1000 wrecks will have a fatality involved. This is according to the National Safety Council. You are more likely to be injured in an accident than killed. According to Injurylawyers.com, 1,889,000 people were injured in automobile accidents in 2017. Accidents involving semi-trucks are far less than automobile accidents. According to WKW.com in 2016 there were 151,246 crashes involving big rigs with 75,631 injuries and 4,655 fatalities. In 2017 there were 153,254 crashes, 75,190 injuries, 4,586 fatalities with semi trucks and in 2018 40,249 crashes, 18,349 injuries, 1,002 fatalities that involved the trucking industry. If you are one of those that have never been in an accident, consider yourself blessed or lucky. Either way, don't blink, your first wreck could be right around the corner. Trucking Company Crying Over Spilt Milk News station WBDJ7.com reported that a trucking company was unaware, at the time its employees began to dump spoiled milk down a drain at the former Pulaski Furniture Company site. reported they had a partial load spoiled due to a breakdown. The incident remains under investigation. Read the full story here. Minneapolis To Enact Truck Parking Restrictions The city of Minneapolis has made a decision that will hinder the trucking industry and hurt the working man. By making drivers park their big rigs outside the city, they have put almost impossible tasks on the working man. If a driver is able to find a parking space outside of the city, it will now put a cost that will take away from his already low income. You can read the full story here about the insanity that cities are putting on the trucking industry. JJ Keller the Truckers Best Friend National CarriersCocoon MDR the AP that pays truckers FREE Download hereTrucking news with ruthannTrucking Back In The DayMolesters, Truck parking scam, Trucking news

Eating Habits Survey On The Road Jul 18, 2021

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EATING HABITS SURVEY ON THE ROAD. Check out our latest podcast about what the most go to food while traveling. Tune in and here Ruthann and Troy's spin on this wacky survey. EATING HABITS SURVEY ON THE ROAD National CarriersJJ Keller the truckers friendMDR Cocoon the ap that pays TruckersMolesters, Truck parking scam, Trucking newsTrucking Back In The DayTrucking News With RuthannEATING HABITS SURVEY ON THE ROAD

Child Molester Offers Free Rides In Semi Jul 11, 2021

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CHILD MOLESTER OFFERS FREE RIDES IN SEMI. 59-year-old Travis Wayne Vavra lured young children into his tractor-trailer for a chance to see the country on an adventure. He did this by pretending to be a person that cares about our youths and wanting to give children a chance to travel at his expense. He posted attractive posters and fliers at which he transported minors from Texas to California and as far north as Wisconsin to Illinois. During these trips he sexually assaulted a 9 year old, which lasted a very long period. Prior to the period of May of 2015 to June of 2019 when Vavra molsted the 9 year old, he was also responsible for the molestation of 2 other minors. Vavra is facing a minimum of ten years in prison just for the transportation of minors and possession of child pornography. Sexual crimes are one of the few charges that most trucking companies steer away from when hiring drivers for their fleet. When hiring an employee that travels out of state, a carrier needs to make good hiring practices. If convicted trucker of a sexual crime is hired and offends while working for a carrier, he can cause serious damage to that carrier. Johnny Acid Rants On Johnny is back and crying about other drivers. Johnny sat down with Troy and unloaded on his pet peeves. Tune in and hear the outcome of Johnnys complaints. TalkCDL Interviews and Sponsors If you are looking to advertise in a unique way, then let TalkCDL Trucking Podcast make a commercial for you. Put your product or company in front of TalkCDL's huge audience. Our great audience would love to hear about your trucking related company. We also include an interview on our show. Message us at Ruthann@TalkCDL.com. CHILD MOLESTER OFFERS FREE RIDES IN SEMI If you have an interesting story from the road please contact Troy@TalkCDL.com and we will bring you on the show. We look froward to hearing from you. Stay safe and Praise the Lord! JJ KellerCocoon Free Ap That Pays TruckersNational Carriers Lease Drivers Student drivers TeamsS2E27 – Truckers face off with protestersTop 25 Death Roads in AmericaTrucking Back In The DayBad Recruiting Call and Trucking NewsSick of Trucking News

Sam Legg Trucker & Killer Jul 04, 2021

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SAM LEGG TRUCKER & KILLER. Sam Legg has been sitting in a mental institution since the early part of 2019. He was deemed unfit to stand trial for the many murders he has been accused of. In fact officials have termed him has being a schizophrenia. Legg has been linked to several slayings across the country by DNA and America is waiting for him to be judged by a jury of his peers. Sam Legg started his reign of terror in the late 80's into the early 90's where he has been linked to two other murders committed in both Mahoning County and Lake County. On December 20, 1996, the frozen and naked body of an exotic dancer, Victoria Jane Collins, was discovered behind the Union 76 truck stop in Stony Ridge. Legg was linked to her rape and murder over two decades after she was discovered. In 2020, the suspected serial killer was charged with the murder of Julie A. Konkol, a 39-year-old woman whose body was found behind the old Senter's truck stop in Lake County in 1997. Konkol had been washing vehicles at the truck stop for money when she was strangled by Legg of which had been his calling card of methods. Legg is suspected of being the famous Dr. "No", a serial killer that is suspected of killing prostitutes across Ohio and other parts of the country. Samuel Legg is linked to at least 11 deaths and some suspect there is more. SAM LEGG TRUCKER & KILLER TalkCDL Trucking Podcast Interviews We are always on the look out for interesting people to appear on the show. If you have a trucking story that you think our audience would like to hear, then you are our next guest. Please contact its at Ruthann@TalkCDL.com. If you are a company that is trucking related, please contact us to become a sponsor of TalkCDL Trucking Podcast. National CarriersJJ KellerCocoon MDRTrucking news with ruthannTrucking Back In The DayUpstaging Trucking for rock & country industryMolesters, Truck parking scam, Trucking newsSAM LEGG TRUCKER & KILLER

When Truck Drivers Snap Jun 28, 2021

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WHEN TRUCK DRIVERS SNAP. It is statistically known, that when pushed too far, a man can go off the deep end. Truck drivers are under allot of pressure to begin with. They were probably in an altered state, say Flo Conway and Jim Siegelman, authors of “Snapping: America’s Epidemic of Sudden Personality Change.” The communication researchers define snapping as a sudden, drastic alteration of personality — but say the snap may actually be a long time in coming. Read more about this in The Seattle Times. In the past there have been episodes where a trucker has snapped to the point of no return. Recently Troy spoke about an incident that happened in the 90's. A truck driver that worked for Transcontinental Refrigerated Lines or TRL, drove his truck from California to the terminal in Pittston PA. After arriving he walked into the dispatch office with a loaded .38 revolver. He proceeded to execute his dispatcher. He then waited for the police to arrive and arrest him. Reports back then said that it was an ongoing dispute between the driver and the dispatcher. The incident alleged that the trucker was upset over a hotel bill that wasn't paid by the company, as allegedly approved by said dispatcher. Regardless of the reason, no one should have their life taken over hatred that builds up between two men. In the end, one man is dead and the other is locked up for life. If you have any anger emotions over a coworker, you should get it resolved as quickly as you can. In the Bible, we are told to go to the person we have a problem with and try to get it worked out. If it cant be worked out between you and the coworker, you should seek employment else where immediately, especially if your thoughts are of violence towards anyone you work with. See help if you have issues with people everywhere you go. This includes people you work with, people you are friends with, your neighbors, your family, people in traffic and any other situations that prompt you to think of violence. WHEN TRUCK DRIVERS SNAP. DOT Physicals Many driver will fail their DOT physical this year. What they dont know is they can seek a second opinion. Many doctors that are certified to give a medical examination, are still practicing past standards when it comes to qualifying or disqualifying a truck driver. The Department of Transportation is constantly updating its standard and many doctors are not keeping up with the changes. If you failed your physical by a boarder line call, then you should most likely seek another opinion. In this article, you can read what you should do in case of a failure that you did not expect. Paducah KY Crash involving a Semi truck Recently a semi truck failed to stop in a construction zone, injuring 11 and killing a 4 year old little girl. An alleged witness had wrote in a letter. He said he was stopped along with the rest of the traffic when a semi truck barreled thru the vehicles and almost hit him. He said he jumped out to help a vehicle that had rolled over. He said he discovered a little girl had been diseased and it tore him apart having to witness this entire scene. An accident investigation crew has taken over. They will determine the cause and if there is any negligence or fault on anyone. We must keep in mind that a semi truck when in an accident can cause devastation beyond a normal four wheeled vehicle. We must also consider that the truck driver may have been texting and driving or was distracted by something he should not have been involved in. But we must also consider that the driver may have had a medical incident rendering him helpless to control his semi truck. Either way, there must be an answer to what had happed to cause a little girls life to be extinguished way to early in life. JJ Keller Cocoon MDR ap that Pays DriversNational Carriers Lease or Company DriversShooting at trucking companyTrucker kills dispatcherPaducah Semi truck Wreck kills four year old girlMolesters, Truck parking scam, Trucking newsTrucking Back In The DayTrucking news with ruthannWHEN TRUCK DRIVERS SNAP

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