I agree....always learning. The day we stop learning...we're screwed...and not in a good way...lol
Driver Inc ... A Last Word
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The Truth About Driver Inc's Future, with Mike McCarron
Trucking Safety & Compliance, with Safety Dawg
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What's the issue?
It's not fraud or taxes - as we saw TTC had hundreds of employees defrauding the local union and contributing taxpayers - this is endemic across all government services.
As a small player, I can definitely say my tax % is higher than this.
So what is it?
Is it your understanding of Meritocracy?
A level playing field?
The largest player in the Canadian market grew by (6,182.98%) in the last two decades. Where is the level playing field?
Also; I worked with both Driver Inc & company drivers in a large variety of settings. Out of a sample size of approximately 130 individuals of all creeds and backgrounds, those who organized themselves and took responsibility and pride in their work were usually Drivers. Inc. When confronted with a difficult day company drivers more than often displayed less initiative and resourcefulness/problem-solving than their contemporary counterparts.
When looking at globalization it's always fun to see one side of the sword - but we forget that when we export our manufacturing abroad we import productivity standards. Sometimes we smile at readily available produce and product but are in shock when we find out LMIA drivers (2023) delivering NB potatoes into Brooklyn Whole Foods get 32 cents a mile as a company driver.
- TFI annual income taxes for 2022 were $0.242B
- TFI annual income taxes for 2021 were $0.152B
- TFI annual income taxes for 2020 were $0.087B
- TFI annual revenue for 2022 was $8.812B
- TFI annual revenue for 2021 was $7.22B
- TFI annual revenue for 2020 was $3.781B
What's the issue?
It's not fraud or taxes - as we saw TTC had hundreds of employees defrauding the local union and contributing taxpayers - this is endemic across all government services.
As a small player, I can definitely say my tax % is higher than this.
So what is it?
Is it your understanding of Meritocracy?
A level playing field?
The largest player in the Canadian market grew by (6,182.98%) in the last two decades. Where is the level playing field?
Also; I worked with both Driver Inc & company drivers in a large variety of settings. Out of a sample size of approximately 130 individuals of all creeds and backgrounds, those who organized themselves and took responsibility and pride in their work were usually Drivers. Inc. When confronted with a difficult day company drivers more than often displayed less initiative and resourcefulness/problem-solving than their contemporary counterparts.
When looking at globalization it's always fun to see one side of the sword - but we forget that when we export our manufacturing abroad we import productivity standards. Sometimes we smile at readily available produce and product but are in shock when we find out LMIA drivers (2023) delivering NB potatoes into Brooklyn Whole Foods get 32 cents a mile as a company driver.
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Is this a common practice I guess to contract lanes at lower rates then hire LMIA drivers and pay them half the working driver rate to compensate loss of income?
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Ah the good old days of 2022
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Canadian Government is cracking down on Driver Inc. fleets
Driver Inc. Model is finally being shut down. The Canadian Government is taking a closer look at trucking operations to see if they are using a Driver Inc. business model. The previous year saw officials focusing on education and awareness, but now officials have moved forward with passing out...
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You save a lot not paying payroll tax or WSIB or EI etc etc etc.
Can't crack down during the pandemic.....bad look when one of the "pharma" players "allegedly" uses this model lol.
Muir's Cartage cuts company drivers loose, will operate as O/O fleet - Truck News
CONCORD, Ont. -- Muir’s Cartage has let go of all its company drivers and will rely entirely on owner/operators going forward, Trucknews.com has learned.
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I remember hearing alot of this going on back around 10 years ago. Here is Muirs getting rid of their drivers to go O/O only. Is this not the origins of Driver Inc model? Make all your employees owner operators or your fired!
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now we know who to talk to once we get the time machine all setupMuir's Cartage cuts company drivers loose, will operate as O/O fleet - Truck News
CONCORD, Ont. -- Muir’s Cartage has let go of all its company drivers and will rely entirely on owner/operators going forward, Trucknews.com has learned.
I remember hearing alot of this going on back around 10 years ago. Here is Muirs getting rid of their drivers to go O/O only. Is this not the origins of Driver Inc model? Make all your employees owner operators or your fired!
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The correct answer is "Yes, they can.".
The way around it is to make sure your contracted driver has has a motor vehicle in their name, and has his/her own automobile policy. Since they are an independent contractor automobile benefits will come from their own policy first.
However, if the independent contractor does not have their own automobile policy, then they will certainly be able to access the carrier's accident benefits portion of the carrier's policy.
I agree and that's how I understand it. I wonder if many small companies have thought of the potential impact when taking the independent operator route.