Ive been out of the truck for 2 years

You might want to come back as a company driver with a legit company just to dispell your apprehension. Get your feet wet again then jump into something like that Being out two years may be a little of an issue with some companies. There are a few that will take you just being out two years..I know of one in particular that does long hauls as long as your mvr and work history is good. Check out coastal carriers Can you go back to your last company?

 

I'll list some that ads say don't have cameras, but you can call to find out if that's changed.
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Elite Express — Home Page — Pennsauken, New Jersey

 

Homepage - Holland Enterprise

 

Find the Best Job Opportunities at Dart

 

Marten Transport | Homepage

 

Truck Driver Careers | Stevens Transport

 

You’re gonna take a beating on the taxes with them paying you a 1099 to drive their truck, especially if your aren’t paying for the fuel. Either treat it as a temporary (like 6 months or less) job before moving onto a w-2 job, or plan on just buying your own truck sometime in 2026 so you can offset the tax bill with a section 179 write off

 

That’s not the greatest area for sure but if they’ll give you a shot after 2 years off, just get back to it for 6 months and be prepared for the tax bill which could be thousands. Per diem will be your biggest write off. Any shower or hotel receipts also hang onto. Little incidental stuff like gloves or other work related gear or tools. Each settlement you’re going to want to put 20% away for taxes. This is a real eye opener for people who’ve never been anything but a W-2 employee and can spend every dime of their paychecks sleeping easy knowing they’ll probably also be due a refund in April for overpayment.