Fighting Back
To help preserve the Independent Contractor (IC) model, a group of stakeholders has come together to create the TIE coalition. The purpose of the coalition is to educate policymakers on the value of the independent contractor model, identify successful independent contractors who can share their stories, and coordinate efforts amongst the companies, trade associations, and other participants. We are engaging Congress to ensure they understand the role the IC driver plays in the economy, their states, and also their districts. We are bringing in drivers to meet with members of Congress and share their stories as entrepreneurs and members of our communities.
We Need Your Help
Members of Congress want to hear from you! Contact your Member of Congress and let them know how the Independent Contractor model gives you the freedom to run your business as you see fit. Let them know that the proposed rule could have a devastating impact on your business and on the country’s supply chain.
Preserving Trucker's Freedom
America's Independent Truckers are an essential component of our nation's economy by providing reliable transportation services throughout the country.
It is every driver's right -- every American's right -- to decide how and when they drive.
Truckers Integral to Our Economy (TIE) is working to roll back the destructive rules that threaten the lifeblood of the independent contractor community.
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Leo Castro
20 + years driving experience
Iran Benitez
20 + years driving experience
your voice
is
powerful.
Preserve Driver's Independence
The owner-operator model allows you to build and maintain your own business, protecting your independence and avoiding restrictions placed on employee drivers.
Access to Support
Many independent truckers can lease their equipment to large carriers, gaining access to back-office support and a wide customer base while still maintaining their freedom.
Avoid Company Restrictions
Independent truckers are not bound by company policies or limited by company-owned trucks, meaning you make all decisions related to your business.
Choose Your Work
Unlike company drivers, owner-operators get to decide when and where they work, enjoying the flexibility to take time off or pursue specific lanes and freight.
1 in 7 trucks you see on the road today in the US is an owner operator.
Our current supply chain wouldn't be able to function without our nation's truck drivers. They are the backbone of our economy- the facts speak for themselves.
An industry
at risk
The White House
In 2019, national labor unions rallied in California with a successful legislative campaign that radically changed 30 years of state law to reclassify millions of workers as employees. The success of AB5, which restricts businesses from classifying workers as independent contractors rather than employees, has propelled unions to leverage the Biden Administration to push for a national policy that would limit how independent contractors operate at a federal level.
Fight for Your Rights
By preserving the owner-operator model, you help protect the trucking industry’s ability to operate independently, avoiding restrictive reclassification efforts that threaten your freedom.
They work hard to keep our Economy Rollng.
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