How do you o/o for ~$1/mile?

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Jul 14, 2013 #81

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Sly Fox said: ↑

You dont' 'write off miles' on your taxes. You write off expenses. Like fuel. Repairs. Tires. Washes. Equipment. Etc.

Riddle me this, which is better: A $2000 load going 1000 miles, or deadheading 200 miles for a $2000 load going 800 miles?
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I'd take the 800mi with a 200mi d/h

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