form 1099??? good or bad???

Well said, Medic, I couldn't agree more. The IRS is looking at the Microsofts and FedEx's of the world. They ain't gonna look at Joe's Trucking Company, unless perhaps the employee files an SS-8.

And like you said, if he does that, it'll be a moot point...employer's problem is solved and employee will be looking for work.

 

Find yourself someone else to do your taxes!!! H&R Block know nothing about the transportation industry or the deductions involved.

 

The OP's situation is NOT LEGAL (for the employer). You are clearly an employee in this case and not an independent contractor. You are using his equipment, his methods, his hours, and under their direct supervision. That makes you an employee. An O/O leased (or not leased) to a company can be a independent contractor rather easily, but typically few others can in the transportation industry.

The IRS has very detailed and rather easy to follow rules for "are you an employee or a contractor?". check irs.gov and search for the rules.

pass on the job, call your department of labor/IRS, because companies like that are driving down wages and prices all over the industry and people/companies trying to be legal are going out of business trying to match these lowballer wages/prices.