should i work for a owner operator (1099)

No...tell him pay you $2,200 a week.

 

My first job for three years was 1099 dedicated run Colorado to Sacramento 900-1000 weekly made over 50 60k+ and the most I paid back In taxes so far was 1500. If you can't save 1200-2000/year for taxes out of 50+k then you need help lol least I paid was 400 after claims.

 

If you're driving his truck, going where he wants you to, when he wants you to. You're not a contractor, you're an employee. What he wants to do isnt even legal though it is rarely enforced. In my opinion it's the sign of a shady deal and this probably isn't the only place in his operations he cuts corners or will expect you to cut corners. Just my .02

 

Automactic transmissions are great! I drove one for a couple of months pulling hazmat/tankers coast to coast and wasn't exhausted at the end of the day like driving a stick shift. Very relaxing. I really liked it pulling mountains; just sit back and enjoy my coffee and xm radio and let the transmission do the shifting. Many companies are switching to automatics due to better fuel economy.

 

What @WalterSobchak said. My advice? Run Forest! Run!

 

There is multiple opinions here. Like mine is I wouldn't think twice about it. If it seems good and you're home every few days for a night or two then why not read his little contract and quit if you don't like it. @Chinatown is right nothin wrong with automatic. They're easy to drive the older 07 08 are a little rough but other than that still simple.

 

I would be doing a lot of research on this O/O before making any commitment.