I’ve been a field technician on and off since ’92 and I’ve noticed that for most sub-50 employee companies they tend to not spring for company vehicles. My issue with that is this, Can an employer discriminate based on the type of vehicle that a field representative drives? (example: Motorcycle? Sports Car? Hardly able to transport Laser printers, monitors, etc.)
Although most pay mileage, what if the employee’s vehicle does not suit the job needs? Should the employer help finance the proper transportation? Most jobs Ive done would be well suited with a Full size van or at least a Mini Van. Is the cost purchasing a company van(s) so great that paying mileage, cramming components in my mustang and creating multiple trips for supplyingone job site with materials is better than just having at least one company Van or Truck?
Maybe some accountants, lawyers, or business guys out there can enlighten me with this subject