STOP Leaving Money on the Road

Written for rideshare and delivery drivers, this playbook shows how to measure true hourly profit, uncover unpaid miles, and compare gas, hybrid, EV, and rental vehicle options. It targets the gap between what the apps display as earnings and what drivers actually keep after depreciation, fuel, maintenance, insurance, and taxes.

The bulk of the book is plain-language tax and compliance instruction: mileage vs. actual-expense methods, quarterly estimated taxes, reading 1099s, working through Schedule C, and responding to IRS notices. It also covers insurance gaps, accident and deactivation disputes, and setting up reserves for taxes, emergencies, and vehicle replacement.

Includes driver case studies, decision worksheets, safety scripts, a 30-day implementation plan, and weekly, monthly, and annual review templates — aimed at drivers who want to treat app work like a business and plan an eventual exit beyond gig driving.