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Expense ?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Hottub, Jun 10, 2009.

  1. Jun 10, 2009 #1
    Hottub

    Hottub Light Load Member

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    Getting ready to sign on with a small local outfit that will have me home every night.
    They are telling me that physical and drug screen will be at my expense.
    The cost will be deducted from my payroll. This is the procedure to all employees who have been with them 6 months or less.
    Is this the norm ?
    What are your opinions ?
     
    Hottub, Jun 10, 2009
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  3. Jun 10, 2009 #2
    Allow Me.

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    :biggrin_25517:Thats not unusual for small companies. Even some large companies ding you if you quit before 6 months. Pee/Pee test: $55
    Physical: $45 So, what's the big deal?:biggrin_25517:
     
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  4. Jun 11, 2009 #3
    Hottub

    Hottub Light Load Member

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    It is not a big deal, just a question from someone new to the industry.
    Thanks for your response.
     
    Hottub, Jun 11, 2009
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  5. Jun 11, 2009 #4
    JennCTW

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    You can also claim the cost of those items on your taxes next year, so keep the receipts.
     
    JennCTW, Jun 11, 2009
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  7. Jun 11, 2009 #5
    074344

    074344 Road Train Member

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    What's the big deal? Are you kidding me? Since when does a company start expecting a driver to pay for those services? The company has looked over your application and has decided to hire you over all of the others. You obviously stuck out in their minds and they wanted you. Now they want you to pay? Wrong! If they are a good company, they will pay for those services.

    This sends up a huge red flag. This company does not sound like a company I would be willing to invest my time in. Niether should anyone else. Something is wrong here.

    Drive safe
     
    074344, Jun 11, 2009
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