How can I trust my settlement docs?

I'm afraid you would expect wrong. If you are paid mileage, the odds are very much against this. Even paid percenage, that amount of take home to the truck would be very hard with a dry van. Let's assume you get 75% of the freight. You are lucky and get dispatched 3000 miles a week, and the freight averages $1.50 per mile, which in many cases is high for dry freight. 3000 X 1.50 = $4500.00.... You get 75% of $4500.00, which equals $3375.00. I would expect this to be a very good week in most cases leased on with someone.

Without more information as to how you are paid, and exactly what type freight, and who is paying for tags, cargo ins, fuel taxes, and many other things, getting more exact is impossible. However, I feel my figures are somewhat realistic, if not on the high side. I really would think $2800.00 is more normal for a good week right now for a leased on truck.

 

As far as settlements, if the freight rate is not on the BOL, you pretty much have to take their word for it, unless you talk to the shipper or receiver, and they happen to actually know. By law you are allowed to see all invoices for billed freight. You are within your rights to ask for this, and to be shown all paperwork. As for fuel. If you are buying at their terminal, they can charge you whatever they want unless the contract states you pay their cost. If you purchase fuel at truckstops with cash or a fuel card, you should be getting a receipt.