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expences on the road

Discussion in 'USA Truck' started by razzle-dazzle, Sep 21, 2009.

  1. Sep 21, 2009 #1
    razzle-dazzle

    razzle-dazzle Bobtail Member

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    Would any one be able to tell me and average amount of money that a trucker would have to have on himself to pay like tolls, laundry, showers, people to load/unload your trailer, etc...? And what type of things does your company pay you back for?
     
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  3. Sep 21, 2009 #2
    ucj824

    ucj824 Light Load Member

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    You have EZ Pass for the tolls, showers are free if you use a rewards card when you fuel, laundry is free at some of the terminals otherwise to wash and dry a load at a truckstop its around $4, and you use Com Checks to pay for lumpers. You just need money for food or whatever else you want for yourself.
     
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  4. Sep 21, 2009 #3
    razzle-dazzle

    razzle-dazzle Bobtail Member

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    well hell that sounds good. I have been told by other people that used to driver or their wives that you had to pay for all of that yourself. but that is awsome that usa trucks has all those things for tolls and lumpers. yeah and i never figured out why truckers had to pay for showers because every truck stop that i have been in i have always seen if you buy so much gas that they give you a free shower. and what is up with this saveing points to buy stuff, is that when you get gas or something?
     
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  5. Sep 21, 2009 #4
    ucj824

    ucj824 Light Load Member

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    yeah with usa when you fuel at pilot you get 2 points per gallon and 1 point = $.01. You'll prolly burn 400 to 500 gallons a week so thats equals $8.00 to $10.00 you get a week for just doing your job.
     
    ucj824, Sep 21, 2009
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  7. Sep 21, 2009 #5
    razzle-dazzle

    razzle-dazzle Bobtail Member

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    I bet that helps out with alot of new drivers that dont really have to money right away to buy all the things that they need for the truck. Do you happen to have a fridge and microwave in your truck and if so do you happen to know how big the fidge will have to be to fit and what kind of converter i would have to have to plug them in?
     
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  8. Sep 28, 2009 #6
    Infosaur

    Infosaur Road Train Member

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    Won't need a fridge much longer,, once winter sets in your dog box will keep drinks fresh and frothy! (MILKSHAKES PEOPLE!)

    Best bet is a Costco membership (or a friend with one) I recomend a CASE of bottled water, and a case of the soda of your choice. Anything that can "keep" a long time at room temperature should be bought in bulk at a better price than Pilot.

    Also keep an eye out for supermarkets you can squeeze into, usually a better deal than a truckstop. Also Walmart is pretty good for shopping, and many of them allow truck parking. Sometimes even overnight. :biggrin_25520:
     
    Infosaur, Sep 28, 2009
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