Points to hard cash

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  1. TommyTrucker88

    TommyTrucker88 Light Load Member

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    Hey guys so ime back on the road and have been contimplating how to get cash for my points I earned for fueling.

    The reason I've been wondering this is because I noticed everything is scaled/priced higher then retail and if I look on eBay I can get some things for significantly less then what I can get at the truck stops.

    So im thinking the best way if possible would be thru reimbursements.

    Can I use my points for my weigh scale tickets and if I could does it still say $11 on the bottom if the sheet?

    Im going to guess and say a regular purchase with receipt printed from the register will show a reflection of the points used and not have a cash value that the transaction was for?

    Any methods if getting money for your points someone might know of?
     
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  3. Snailexpress

    Snailexpress Road Train Member

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    you can pay for reserved parking for those who park along the curbs or you can provide some free shower for homeless. Local media attention then suddenly Good Morning America. Six digits contract with CNN.
    Don't miss this opportunity.
     
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  4. TommyTrucker88

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    Lol I love the sense of humor a lot of people have here.
     
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  5. tucker

    tucker Road Train Member

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    If you spend 20 bucks a week
    In the truckstops for coffee and snacks. You could just pay with points.
    Me? Why I save them up and buy gps's or Blue Parrots, or truck stop pocket guide books, and deduct them off my taxes like I paid cash.
     
  6. Moosetek13

    Moosetek13 Road Train Member

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    At Love's, Pilot and Flying J you can use points for the scale. TA and Petro won't allow it.
    Same with reserved parking at TA and Petro.
    TA and Petro make you use the kiosk to redeem points in pre-defined amounts to purchase things, while the others it is a simple swipe of the card.

    Anything points can be used for are shown as cash, at any truck stop.
    It might show that points were used, but it counts as a cash purchase.
     
  7. tscottme

    tscottme Road Train Member

    Buy stuff with points at truckstop and sell the item on ebay or craigslist.
     
  8. TheRipper

    TheRipper Medium Load Member

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    I always fuel at pilot or flying j, because landstar guys get 10 points a gallon. Then I pay for any scale ticket or fluids I need, and get reimbursed by the owner I drive for.
     
  9. Boattlebot

    Boattlebot Road Train Member

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    I'm saving my flying j/pilot points. Want to get a good amount to get that 500 dollar satellite thingy vue I thinks it's called.
     
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  11. KMac

    KMac Road Train Member

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    I just save them and if I need something for the truck, I use the points and turn the receipt in for reimbursement.
     
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