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What do you guys get for meal allowances on overnight runs?

Discussion in 'LTL and Local Delivery Trucking Forum' started by dextrdog, May 11, 2020.

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  1. May 11, 2020 #1
    dextrdog

    dextrdog Light Load Member

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    My company just added overnight runs . Leave Monday morning , do half a route, stay at a hotel, do the other half of the route and come back. So 2 days and 1 night . We’re getting 30$ TOTAL for meal allowance. Idk if there is laws on this but that doesn’t seem right . From the research I’ve done, the standard is over 50$ per day for food . And the cherry on top is , they make us turn in receipts, then are supposed to reimburse us for up to 30$, I ran this route 2 weeks ago and didn’t get reimbursed yet, the excuse I got was “ it’s a process, we’ll pay reimburse you “ aka someone isn’t doing their job . We get paid weekly
     
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  3. May 11, 2020 #2
    HoneyBadger67

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    Per diem that you claim on taxes is 80% of $60-odd per day. Be thankful they're giving you anything.
     
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  4. May 11, 2020 #3
    dextrdog

    dextrdog Light Load Member

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    Every outfit I’ve ever worked for if they sent us out for an overnighter they always gave us cash per day that’s why I’m asking
     
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  5. May 11, 2020 #4
    Bob Dobalina

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    jmz

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    FxF has a limit of $70 per day when traveling for business, but it’s not clear if that also applies to overnight linehaul runs or just general travel.
     
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    rachi

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    Ive done many overnight runs and didn't get any cash for meals.
     
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  9. May 11, 2020 #7
    scott180

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    Please list names of the companies that have been paying for overnights.
    Many here would love to work for them.
     
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  10. May 11, 2020 #8
    Lennythedriver

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    That’s pretty generous honestly. I could eat like royalty on $30 a day but of course I cook my own food. As it stands now, I eat very well by cooking my own meals on the truck for between $250-$300 per month. I rarely eat out. And I refuse to eat truckstop junk food.
     
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    HoneyBadger67

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    Which is why he should be doubly thankful.
     
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  12. May 11, 2020 #10
    BlkZrx

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    Our guys get 20 bucks a night for any overnights, Except for a couple guys, doesn't happen often. Hasn't changed in 7 years.
     
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