Independent Contractor Agreement For Owner Operators In Kings
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An owner-operator lease agreement is a contract that outlines specific terms when a trucking company leases services from independent truck drivers. This agreement is necessary because the owner-operator isn't an employee and is providing a hauling services to the company for a specific job.
Passed in 2019, AB-5 implemented a stricter test for classifying workers as contractors in California. It led to thousands of truck drivers being classified as employees entitled to minimum wage, benefits and job protections.
If you are a business owner or contractor who provides services to other businesses, then you are generally considered self-employed. For more information on your tax obligations if you are self-employed (an independent contractor), see our self-employed individuals tax center.
An owner operator is an independent contractor who gets to choose who to work with, get the W-9 from all companies they work with, own their own equipment, carve out their own schedule, etc. Essentially, an owner operator gets to be their own boss and run their company, typically an LLC, in any way that they'd like.
The agreement should have an introductory paragraph outlining who is the client and who is the service provider. It should contain the legal names of both parties, the date, and the physical addresses of each party.
An owner-operator lease agreement is a contract that outlines specific terms when a trucking company leases services from independent truck drivers. This agreement is necessary because the owner-operator isn't an employee and is providing a hauling services to the company for a specific job.