Have an interview with a 1099 company tomorrow: what should I be aware of?

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Typical 1099 pay is 45-55cpm, how much do megas pay, any idea by chance?

 

A few cents lower, like it's .43 with Schneider intermodal.

Don't work 1099 if you're not independent. You will make less, they are paying 1099 so they can have more money in their pocket instead of paying you insurance, benifit, Workers comp etc etc

 

I know 5 truck drivers that work 1099 for their various reasons. One worked w2. His boss changed to 1099 and upped his percentage. He is the only one getting a somewhat fair deal. 3 truck carrier. No benefits before, none after. I bet on a good day he makes 50ish cents a mile. 2 are at .42 and run their assess off (they are EMPLOYEES of a multi truck owner op at the same company I lease to ... and they are getting hosed). One is at .38 and the other is at .36 .... both of those guys have criminal records and horrific driving records, and it is the best they can do.

Basically ... 1099 does not work for any EMPLOYEE.

 

I started out my trucking career with a 1099 company. Did my year and moved on. No problems. Filed taxes using per diem only paid like 6% of what i earned. Would have been way less and my tax guy said i could have gotten money back if i saved receipts. Didnt save a single one. Gotta be tough and smart though. A 1099 company can easily chew you up and spit you out if youre a dummy.

 

What should you be aware of?

Which way their door swings, so it don't hit you in the butt as you run out it!

 

Look elsewhere

 

Whatever works for you. But if at all possible try to talk to other drivers from the company and see how they like their jobs

 

Did the owner say why he runs his drivers on a 1099?