Fuel Surcharge

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Nik2015, Oct 18, 2015.

  1. Oct 18, 2015 #1
    Nik2015

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    Is this a common thing for a company to charge? Is this something that is charged to company drivers or just o/o? I am applying to a company that posted a 30% fuel surcharge on their website but I'm trying to gather as much info as i can before I talk to them. (I like to be informed)

    Also is it normal to not find the pay rates posted? I have been scrounging the internet but i can't find the rates for this company. Suggestions and hints please.
     
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  3. Oct 18, 2015 #2
    Cottonmouth85

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    Surcharge is not a charge to the driver it's a charge to the customer to help offset the cost of fuel. It is paid to the O/O. And if a company is not passing on 100% of it they're screwing you.
     
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  4. Oct 18, 2015 #3
    Nik2015

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    Thanks :) As you can tell I know nothing at this point. But as I figure, there is nowhere to go but UP!
     
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  5. Oct 18, 2015 #4
    HorseShoe

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    Company driver should never be paying for fuel...ever. The company has plenty of ways to send you money if they don't give you a fuel card
     
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  7. Oct 18, 2015 #5
    Cottonmouth85

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    Well you found a good place to come for information, read all you can.

    If it's a typical 'lease to carrier' arrangement you're getting into the company should give you all the details as far as pay goes.
     
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  8. Oct 18, 2015 #6
    HorseShoe

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    I've heard stories about companies asking drivers to pay for fuel.."technical error with fuel card". That means they're going out if business real soon or........it'll take 3 weeks to reimburse you
     
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