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Collecting Miles and other points?

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by vladrad, Apr 12, 2014.

  1. Apr 12, 2014 #1
    vladrad

    vladrad Light Load Member

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    Hello,
    [h=3][/h]I am wondering if anyone has tried to use credit card for fuel payment and for other expanses.
    For example "United Mileage-plus explorer" or some other card?

    Also what is better option for future trucking business owner. Should I give drivers credit card (eg. United explorer) or just Fuel Card?


    Thanks.
     
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  3. Apr 12, 2014 #2
    Roadmedic

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    For as much as 8 cents a gallon increase in cost, why?
     
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  4. Apr 12, 2014 #3
    vladrad

    vladrad Light Load Member

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    I don't understand why you are saying 8 cents a gallon increase?
    Can You explain?
     
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  5. Apr 12, 2014 #4
    Roadmedic

    Roadmedic Road Train Member

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    The fuel is that much more to use credit card.
     
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  7. Apr 12, 2014 #5
    mp4694330

    mp4694330 Road Train Member

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    mp4694330, Apr 12, 2014
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    vladrad Thanks this.
  8. Apr 12, 2014 #6
    vladrad

    vladrad Light Load Member

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    But how? Can You explain please
    I have some credit cards with 5% cash back? $4 gallon / 100 = $0.04 for 1% and 5% is $0.20
     
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  9. Apr 12, 2014 #7
    amiller

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    You're charged more per gallon when you use a credit card

     
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  10. Apr 12, 2014 #8
    leftlanetruckin

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    Ever noticed those massive signs that display 2 prices? In great big letters, they say "CASH PRICE" on one, and "CREDIT PRICE" on the other. Most are between 5 and 8 cents per gallon difference, with cash being the cheaper one.
    Do the math yourself and go from there.
    I also dont think that a credit card can be used at the pump, which will require the driver to go inside before pumping fuel.
    Martin
     
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  11. Apr 12, 2014 #9
    vladrad

    vladrad Light Load Member

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    Yes thanks but difference is only 4c and with your own credit card you can make 12-15c difference.
    http://www.basepic.com/2014/Apr/12/33202283.jpg
     
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  12. Apr 12, 2014 #10
    h11way

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    Driver's have been known to charge every thing on a credit card,meal's, Disney World,ect.
     
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