how much money?

Its amazing what you can learn in a few days. Forgive my ignorance, i uad no clue what i was talking about here.

 

Well said. I'd post my numbers, but they are fabricated to suit me, and not Uncle Sam. I've found places to cut me "inflated" receipts that get mixed in with the real ones, and I can't even tell them all apart. Nor do I want to add up real numbers with tax numbers because the difference is a wash. I also add up all my personal vehicle receipts and others I can crunch together. Whenever I'm with a friend that buys something I could swing "trucking related" I ask them for their receipt. Just helps come tax time.

I make way more as a company driver with the wonderful option of, I don't want to work this month because there is white stuff on the ground. I don't make a fortune, but I don't work that hard for what I make. I've essentially doubled what I made working 9-5 at a warehouse, and like the freedom. Well, I like the freedom right up to the moment DOT is looking my way. Then I just smile and nod and pray to baby Jesus.

 

I'd lump leased to and O/O in the same category. If you get your own numbers you get the prestigious title of Independent.

I pay 35% of the line haul for "all that stuff," includes my trailer rental and a big blue glass of koolaide.

 

But! I'd have to separate out lease operators who lease a truck and lease to a carrier. These guys get their own special category.

 

If your thinking a w-9 or a 359 I'm sure others on here as well as myself would agree your already ahead of most.

 

3406 is a very good working motor. There are others out there with great pulling power, but the 3406 can be fixed with a wrench and a screw driver which makes it a winner for me.