Trucking isn't for everyone. It's better for the ones that want to be out here and not the ones that have to be. Over 50% of the drivers would leave the industry if they could.
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Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Epal420, Apr 14, 2018.
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I knew someone that was a firefighter and drive truck locally on his days off. Yes, an O/O, but that was like 30 years ago. Lost contact with him.
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Just something to think about...
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You also said that you'd be netting $2,000 a week. Is that after expenses or after expenses and self employment taxes?
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But earlier did you say $5800 a week gross? ... big difference -
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Doesn't your father know the tax situation.
If you don't know.
Hire an account to help you do your taxes. Mistakes are expensive.
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How did you get from $5,800 a week gross to $2,000 a week net if you're getting a truck that's paid for. Even with high insurance and all other expenses including fuel, you should be netting out $3 to $4k a week, and that's doing better than 95% of drivers in the business. That's also better than you'll do in law enforcement for many years, and you'll be making enough to set up your own pension plan.
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