Contractor Ops Weekly — Page 2

Delivery networks must track contractor data before 2026 payments to meet new 1099-NEC rules.

Integrated contractor data, not payroll alone, drives multi-state compliance.

A structured workflow prevents pay disputes from becoming contractor turnover or legal problems.

Contractors need itemized statements to track taxes and defend audit claims.

Named insured status gives operators control; additional insured status gives them only protection.

Instant payouts to debit cards win driver loyalty where weekly deposits lose platform share.

Building same-day ACH into contractor payments requires clean data and compliance monitoring.

Liability attaches at dispatch, not at hire—real-time insurance checks close the gap.

Volume discounts make bulk OAI cheaper than individual contractor policies.