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[Video] Company Driver vs. Independent Contractor - Full Comparison

February 11th, 2022

Robbie Schaefer

Robbie Schaefer

Robbie came to ATS with ten years of transportation experience under his belt. He has worked at ATS for the last seven years as a driver consultant. He prides himself on using his industry knowledge to assist drivers in making the best career decisions for themselves.

 

Ever wondered the difference between being a company driver and an independent contractor? In this video, I'll talk about the pros and cons of being a company truck driver or an independent trucking contractor that leases their truck. Learn about what you can expect for average pay, loads, maintenance responsibilities, home time and more so that you can feel comfortable making the best decision for yourself and your career.

At ATS, company and lease drivers are treated equally. It is all about the path YOU choose. You may want to manage your own business more independently or you may prefer more structure as a company driver. It is all based upon your end goal.

 

Video timestamps

00:00 Company Driver vs. Independent Contractor

00:29 How much money do you want to earn?

01:02 What type of responsibilities will you have?

01:32 How often can you go home?

02:40 Which type of driver do you want to be?

 

Check out the article: Company Driver vs. Independent Trucking Contractor