How much do container haulers make? Would like real numbers.

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  1. 03machwon

    03machwon Light Load Member

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    Not sure on the gross to be honest. Being paid on percentage of truck gross and my boss plays with the numbers to help him and I both pay less taxes lol. Doesn't provide any benefits however, small 4 truck fleet. It's an easy job too. Find it much less stressful than otr dry van for sure.
     
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  3. REO6205

    REO6205 Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    1099?
     
  4. 03machwon

    03machwon Light Load Member

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    No, I'm on payroll
     
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  5. buzzarddriver

    buzzarddriver Road Train Member

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    How do you play with the numbers to pay less taxes on a W-2 job? Per Diem rates are set so that can't be increased to lower the adjusted gross. The boss paying part in cash under the table doesn't lower his taxable deductions.
     
  6. kylefitzy

    kylefitzy Road Train Member

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    And how do people not know what they gross on a paycheck. Do they not look at their paystub? Kind of odd to brag about how much they make, while actually not knowing how much they make.
     
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  7. 03machwon

    03machwon Light Load Member

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    The pay stubs have a lower gross amount than my hand written net pay cheque.

    Kind of odd when someone says I'm bragging(which would mean you would have to believe it to be considered bragging), but yet you question me. I smell jealousy.
     
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  8. buzzarddriver

    buzzarddriver Road Train Member

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    Time for the 'ol "ignore" button.
     
  9. striker

    striker Road Train Member

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    And if the IRS decides to start auditing you or your employer, well, someone better not drop the soap
     
  10. kylefitzy

    kylefitzy Road Train Member

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    I have to say, what you’re saying is very interesting. After deductions for insurance, taxes, workers comp, ect your net actually went up? Sign me up!
     
  11. SteveScott

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    I just smell BS.
     
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