If they are paying you an hourly wage, you would be considered an employee, if you use your vehicle and fuel, if im not mistaken, they have to pay you reimbursement, normally an amount per mile, last i checked average was about $.35/mile. I may be wrong, someone will correct me I'm sure.
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