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Driver selling fuel

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Carguy, Dec 4, 2013.

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  1. Dec 4, 2013 #1
    Carguy

    Carguy Light Load Member

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    A driver is selling my fuel, he comes into my office tomorrow what can I do?? Help out guys. He's been driving for 3 weeks and has sold around $3220 in fuel to out side guys. Any advice?

    thank you in advance!
     
    Carguy, Dec 4, 2013
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  3. Dec 4, 2013 #2
    not4hire

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    Shoot him.
     
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  4. Dec 4, 2013 #3
    xlsdraw

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    Turn off his fuel card
     
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  5. Dec 4, 2013 #4
    Lepton1

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    Have you contacted the police about the matter?
     
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  7. Dec 4, 2013 #5
    Chinatown

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    Fire him. Could be a problem though unless MI is an "at will" state.

    You might just fire him and not give a reason, depending on the "at will" law. Ask an attorney, "is t legal to fire this guy and not give him a reason?"

    If you don't get rid of the guy, he will be selling or swapping out tires for cash.
     
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  8. Dec 4, 2013 #6
    CaptainX3

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    That's a felony... "Theft- $1500 - $20,000"

    Sounds like a police matter to me. I wouldn't even deal with him personally.
     
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  9. Dec 4, 2013 #7
    Blind Driver

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    Better have evidence to back up the claim.
     
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  10. Dec 4, 2013 #8
    Marlin46

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    Keep his last check and fire him....or get the police involved. As Blind said, be sure you are right but at $3200 more in fuel than you should have spent for the miles I am sure you are.
     
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  11. Dec 4, 2013 #9
    Carguy

    Carguy Light Load Member

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    Yes I have proof, if the truck actually used that much fuel he would have to get 3.2 mpg for three weeks. The last month before this driver the truck got 7.45mpg.
     
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  12. Dec 4, 2013 #10
    MrEd

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    Fire him. But only if you can prove it. He is a thief, and he is stupid as well. To think you would not notice he bought 800-850 more gallons than needed in just a few weeks.
     
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