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Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by runawayload, Sep 16, 2012.
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Starting out you need to keep $150 with you at all times. You might need bus fare home.
Comdata is credit card that a lot of companies use to pay for fuel and breakdowns. Most companies allow you to get a cash advance using comdata. This comes out of your paycheck. The cash can be used anyway you want to use it. Tolls are something that you have to pay yourself but the company will reimburse you for later if they are approved of.
Let me give you some examples.
Transport America out of Eagan, MN. A fine company. They have EZ Pass in each tractor. This pays for most tolls on the East Coast. They do not approve of tolls in parts of Indiana and Ohio and Pennsylvania. If you drive on those roads, it comes out of your check. The reason for this is that you can only drive 62 miles per hour in there trucks so to save money they want you driving on the smaller roads next to the toll roads.
I blew a tire while working for Design Transportation out of Dallas, TX. I called them and they told me to go to a TA truck stop as they had and account with them. A comdata check was issued to TA and I was on my way. Nothing out of pocket. Plus, I have a TA awards card and got credit for the tire purchase.
In Oklahoma, working for Keystone Automotive out of Kansas City, KS we paid for a Toll out of pocket. We had to use cash and get a receipt. The company paid the cost for that in a later check. Same thing when I had to buy a strap for the load. Keep the receipt and it will be paid back.
You can write off $58 per day in most states without receipts. That is to pay for you food and housing while you are on the road. I like to keep money handy for casinos with poker rooms. Also, if you are doing a 34 hour reset on the road there are some great places to visit. Zoo's in St. Louis, Omaha, San Diego. Amusement Parks, Florida, Ohio, California. Chicken Ranches in Nevada. Caves in New Mexico, Kentucky. Ball Parks. Lots of reasons to spend money. -
What I'm trying to do is gather as much info as I can about this industry before I make any decisions. Right now I'm leaning towards flatbeds. I'm also looking in to heavy equipment schooling as well. I want to make the right decision with no regrets.
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Then keep it simple. Start on a van and work your way up. Skateboards are labor intensive and you need to know your game, so is heavy haul. You load something on the deck and you don't secure it right you could damage it or lose it.
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Your company fuel card (comdata,tch etc etc)must have access for money in case you need it,like for tolls,oil,truck expenses,i have a company credit card and i charge everything on that card(truck related expenses).But is good idea to carry some spare change you never know,at least $100.
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Tires?
Really?
How often will you need tires?
And if you are a company driver, they will pay for them - or replace them at a terminal. -
Yes, really.
I read a post about lumpers, the driver took an advance to pay tem and then had it deducted from his check. He stated the company covered it but for some reason they didn't.
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If you have to get an advance to pay for something - don't pay for it before it is approved and in your Comdata account.
Then, make sure you scan in the receipt with that trips' paperwork. (while also writing on the receipt the trip number, driver code, trailer number and truck number - and if needed the PO number)
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I've actually paid for tires with my own cash before to be reimbursed later. Some Love's tire shops can't accept payment at the shop at night and you have to pay at the fuel desk. I've had a couple employees at the fuel desk that had no idea how to pay with accounts. If I am on a tight load I'll just pay cash rather than wait for them to figure out what they're doing or take time getting a Com check going.
I always keep a lot of cash on me though. You never know when you may need it. I use my debit card for everything but still know cash is king in the end and it's always good to have around.DrtyDiesel Thanks this. -
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