Builders Transport, Inc. v. Hall

Banke, Presiding Judge.

Appellee Hall was employed by the appellant, Builders Transport, Inc., as a salaried truck driver until 1979, when Builders Transport offered him the opportunity to purchase a 1973 Kenworth truck tractor and to begin driving for the company as an independent con tractor. The parties entered into two contracts governing the new arrangement — a “Contractors Operating Agreement” and an “Installment Conditional Sales Contract.” By its terms, the operating agreement could be terminated by either party for any reason upon 10 days’ notice, or it could be terminated immediately…