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Demmurge & accesorial charges

Discussion in 'Motor Carrier Questions - The Inside Scoop' started by chalupa, Dec 4, 2011.

  1. Dec 4, 2011 #1
    chalupa

    chalupa Road Train Member

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    Question: A driver does a job, has standby and or uses pumps, hoses etc. and either fails to write it down ( at all or wrong ) or misses a known item to the carrier... In your opinion does this item and it's charges become the property of the carrier to bill and keep all collected monies pertaining to this item as"fair game" or should the carrier correct / add the deficiency and pay you your due ?

    (eg: forgot section of hose or went 15 mins over free time etc)
     
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  3. Dec 4, 2011 #2
    rjones56

    rjones56 Heavy Load Member

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    My opinion is that you should get what is rightfully yours.In the real world its just as likely you won`t.
     
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  4. Dec 4, 2011 #3
    Allow Me.

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    I would say the carrier can only bill from what YOU, THE DRIVER, informs them about. You are the one at the job site with times etc. If you turn in your times and they are wrong, it's not their problem.
     
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  5. Dec 4, 2011 #4
    chalupa

    chalupa Road Train Member

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    In this case two billing clerks were overheard discussing a drivers DTR whereas he failed to turn in a demurrage slip for extra time but noted the time on the freight bill. The clerks knew this customer always delays trucks unloading so they decided to bill the customer for the demurrage and were not going to pay the driver because he didn't claim it.

    Fair game or theft?
     
    chalupa, Dec 4, 2011
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  7. Dec 5, 2011 #5
    RickG

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    It's the driver's fault for not claiming it . Are the billing clerks also doing payroll ? Payroll must need a request to justify payment .
    With my terminal though demurrage does and accessorial charges do not require a separate request . If we forget to note using a compressor or other accessory and the clerk knows that is normal procedure she will call us to confirm then add it .
     
    RickG, Dec 5, 2011
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  8. Dec 5, 2011 #6
    chalupa

    chalupa Road Train Member

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    As it should be IMO. A team effort...... and yes on the payroll and yes an extra slip is required with signature PLUS if the customer refuses to sign you must get a name and why....like co. policy, boss is mad or even my fav " I don't want to "
     
    chalupa, Dec 5, 2011
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