As the calendar has turned and we’re well on our way into 2018, as is typical, the new year has brought with it new labor laws. Whether you exclusively use employees, contractors or a mix of both, chances are your State has implemented new legislation that may affect your business. Federally, there are several new regulations that impact everyone. Littler … Read More
‘Tis the season to earn extra money
Holidays can be hard on your wallet. Here are some tips from DDI to earn extra money during the holiday season!
4 Driver Tips for a Safe and Happy Halloween
We know how important it is to share the road and to stay safe. Now that it’s time to celebrate Halloween over the weekend and next week, we wanted to throw out a few driving safety tips, as this holiday can be a scarily dangerous time on the road. 1. No Additional Distractions It’s easy to be distracted on Halloween… … Read More
How Can DDI Help Your Business? Insurance
At DDI, we understand the ins and outs of the ever-changing world of insurance. When a company signs up with DDI, they get a team of specialists who handle all insurance renewals. The team is also here to help in the event a driver partner gets injured or in an accident, thus offering you and them peace of mind knowing they’re in good hands. Let … Read More
How Can DDI Help Your Business? Accounting
Do you operate a delivery or courier company and find it overwhelming to keep up with the HR side of the business? Do you feel you’re spending more time on accounting than your own business? DDI knows how frustrating all of this can be, especially when you have multiple things on your plate while trying to run your business and … Read More
4 Tips to Safely Share the Road this Summer
We’re in the middle of the summer season, which means more people are out on the road. As a driver, it’s important to be extra cautious and to be on the lookout for pedestrians and those sharing the road with you. We thought we’d provide you with a few tips on how to stay extra safe when driving this summer. … Read More
How Can DDI Help Your Business? Enrollment
Do you own or run a delivery or courier company and find it overwhelming to keep up with the HR side of the business? We understand that it can be easy for numerous other aspects of running your business to take your attention, or perhaps simply, you just want to focus on your business without dealing with the red tape … Read More
6 Tips to Keep your Car Comfortable and Safe this Summer
June 21, 2017 marked the beginning of the summer solstice – AKA, the official start of summer. As a driver, it’s important that you take care of your car – and yourself – during the summer season. Take a moment to jot down these handy tips to make your driving gig more comfortable and safe. A Quick Way to Cool … Read More
How Can DDI Help Your Business? Recruitment
Do you operate a delivery or courier company with W2 or 1099 drivers on payroll and find it overwhelming to keep up with the HR side of the business? Trouble with recruitment? DDI understands that it can be easy for numerous other aspects of running your business to take your attention, or perhaps simply, you just want to focus on … Read More
3 Mileage Apps Worth Checking Out
As a self-employed driver, by now you know the importance of keeping a detailed mileage log and records of business expenses. It’s important not only in the case of an IRS audit, but also to maximize your refund for the year. Specifically relating to mileage in 2017, the IRS allows you to deduct 53.5 cents per mile. The IRS … Read More
3 Reasons Your Turnover Is High
Hiring independent contractors to be your company’s delivery and/or courier drivers certainly has its benefits, both for a company and the contractors. Some of these benefits include, but are not limited to: Flexible schedules, while reducing a company’s overall costs and making the best use of resources. That said, while there are numerous benefits like those mentioned above, there is also … Read More
Important Tax Information for Delivery Drivers
For delivery drivers, operating your own small business can be a very intriguing, lucrative idea. That said, it’s important to remember that as a sole proprietor you are responsible for several things you were previously likely not responsible for (like taxes) as an “employee” at another job, including (but not limited to): If you don’t have one, buying or … Read More