Indian River

I wasn’t aware of that either. Although, I think if a person wanted to claim the daily amount that the IRS allows for expenses and / or keep receipts for everything road-incurred, they could. To my understanding, though, if a person goes that route when they file, the non-taxable DIEM amount that is in the separate box on our W2 would have to be figured into the gross wages to avoid being viewed as double dipping by Uncle Sam. I’m just assuming on all of that. A CPA would be the one to ask. Personally, I file the simple way and don’t ever itemize. I’ve done mine myself on the H & R website for years. It’s a free service for the federal side. Texas doesn’t require us to file a state return.

 

I assume you get paid weekly at your current company. If so, that is good income. On the other hand, if you’re taking home $1,200 biweekly, then yes, you could easily double that by coming to IRT. (depending on your own personal deductions and what not like John Boy mentioned)

The other things you voiced are what I would allow to make your decision. If you can net $1,200 per week at either company, you’ll just have to ask yourself what would you rather do for that $1,200 and where would you be happier at. We don’t have driver-facing cameras that I’m aware of. We don’t have to tarp loads, chain anything down, etc. You are your own person and have to make your own decisions, but personally, I wouldn’t cobble up a work record by making job changes just to gain a few miles per hour in a different truck if you’re happy with everything else. Some companies frown on that and will view you as a job jumper if you do it too much. With that said, if you think you’d be happier at IRT once you get that first verifiable year under your belt, put in an app and come on.