Fed Ex Ground - Contractor Or Employee?

Hey Yawl, I got offered a position pulling team doubles out 5 home 2 with contractor in Salt Lake named D and Z trucking. I've read contractors don't have benefits or pay overtime. Does anyone know anything about this outfit or have any advice or insight in general? Thanks.

Bryon, you say they've offered you a position. There is one question you should ask at this point, and that is, "Will I be receiving a 1099 at the end of the year, or a W-2 form to verify my wages?"

If they say a 1099, then I would be very wary of this offer.

If it's all you can come up with for now, you may just need to take it and re-establish a good safe driving record with them until you can land something better.

If you work for them be sure and save back a handsome fund for taxes - you'll find that you need it.

That Company is a Private Contractor for Fed Ex. You will need to ask them if you are going to be an EMPLOYEE of their Company. If You are going to be classified as an INDEPENDANT CONTRACTOR, hauling their freight and be receiving a 1099 at the end of the year. If that is the case, then no, you will not be getting any benefits and will be responsible for paying ALL of your own taxes, INCLUDING all of your Social Security and Medicare taxes. You had better be getting a real good cpm rate to cover those additional expenses. Health insurance alone will cost 300-500 per month for an individual and 3 times that for a family. Also, no Workmans Comp, Unemployment benefits etc. Think real hard before you sign on as a 1099 contractor anywhere, if that is what they are offering.

Well, there you got it twice. OS and I were replying at the same time.

Bryon, you say they've offered you a position. There is one question you should ask at this point, and that is, "Will I be receiving a 1099 at the end of the year, or a W-2 form to verify my wages?"

If they say a 1099, then I would be very wary of this offer.

If it's all you can come up with for now, you may just need to take it and re-establish a good safe driving record with them until you can land something better.

If you work for them be sure and save back a handsome fund for taxes - you'll find that you need it.

This is exactly what I needed to hear from of you. Thank you for getting back to me on this!!

Bryon, you say they've offered you a position. There is one question you should ask at this point, and that is, "Will I be receiving a 1099 at the end of the year, or a W-2 form to verify my wages?"

If they say a 1099, then I would be very wary of this offer.

If it's all you can come up with for now, you may just need to take it and re-establish a good safe driving record with them until you can land something better.

If you work for them be sure and save back a handsome fund for taxes - you'll find that you need it.

I just delved again and just realized that they do advertise medical and dental after 60 days. Is that any indication of being an employee with a W2 and the rest of what we don't want me paying for?

I just delved again and just realized that they do advertise medical and dental after 60 days. Is that any indication of being an employee with a W2 and the rest of what we don't want me paying for?

Yes, it sounds that way. All you have to do is ask, Is this an Employee or 1099 position. I am almost certain that Fed EX would require their Contractors to treat their Drivers as Employees. Too many liability issues otherwise. Let us know!

It's an indicator but they could be offering a self paid plan. Only way to be sure is the 1099 vs W2

If it is a 1099 position and you take it; be sure to file and pay your quarterly expected income taxes. It makes the year end filing a little bit less of a strain. There IS a reason I am no longer working as a barber. I rather be an employee. Besides as an employee, my employer pays half of my Social Security. I made 3x the money in 1/2 the time a week, but paying my own taxes sucked!!!

If it is a 1099 position and you take it; be sure to file and pay your quarterly expected income taxes. It makes the year end filing a little bit less of a strain. There IS a reason I am no longer working as a barber. I rather be an employee. Besides as an employee, my employer pays half of my Social Security. I made 3x the money in 1/2 the time a week, but paying my own taxes sucked!!!

Thanks everyone for your input. This place pays with W2. Appreciate you guys.