Illegal rivals are tough competition for Woodbridge, N.J., man's van service.

Publication: Home News Tribune (East Brunswick, New Jersey) (via Knight-Ridder/Tribune Business News)

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Byline: Michelle Sahn

Nov. 22--WOODBRIDGE, N.J. -- Luis Diaz hooks up a power washer and hoses down his fleet of vans and small buses, then uses a bucket and rag to scrub the interior of the vehicles.

When Diaz starting driving for hire, he was operating illegally, but did not realize it, said his daughter, Norma Diaz.

Because of his initial experience, the Diaz family realizes the rules and regulations for getting the proper permits, insurance and inspections can be mind-boggling for brand-new businessmen and women, especially if there are language barriers and financial obstacles, Norma Diaz said.

But she has no patience for businesses that operate outside the law so they can take advantage of immigrant workers.

Her father started driving for hire when she was a high school student in Perth Amboy. She and her friends each paid...

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