Questions about Life on the Road

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Locke, Jan 25, 2016.

  1. austinmike

    austinmike Road Train Member

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    Trainer I had told me he delivered a load of tires somewhere once. For some reason, he said they told him he had to unload em. He had a trainee with him and trainee refused to help. Said it about killed him. No way I would have done it.
     
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  3. Moose1958

    Moose1958 Road Train Member

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    When I drove for USA Truck I hauled a bit of tires out of Spartanburg SC. Every load I can remember said driver was responsible to help unload. I never did. In fact I got told once to go either sit in the break room or my truck.
     
  4. austinmike

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    I sold tires about 20 years ago. Hated it. lol

    May have to try the baking soda thing.
     
  5. Trckdrvr

    Trckdrvr Heavy Load Member

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    2words..Cake batter
     
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  6. Locke

    Locke Light Load Member

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    so I guess I could start a whole new thread about this question but why bother, I'm sure you guys can tell me here.

    I got paperwork about the upcoming orientation. It says something about a .14c Per Diem.

    What does that mean exactly?
     
  7. White_Knuckle_Newbie

    White_Knuckle_Newbie Light Load Member

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    You people ARE savages! :)
     
  8. banders77

    banders77 Light Load Member

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    make sure you have your soap on a rope when you take that "team shower"
     
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  9. truckthatpassesyouby

    truckthatpassesyouby Road Train Member

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    This topic is out of control! Haha but funny
     
  10. Redtwin

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    From what I gather, it means you will be getting paid 14 cents per mile as your per diem. This is part of the CPM rate they said you would get so it won't be 38c or 40c PLUS 14c. Whatever you get paid as per diem obviously cannot be claimed on your tax returns if you itemize. If you per diem pay is less than the total per diem you are entitled to them you can claim the difference.

    The key thing is finding out if your company will charge you for administration of this per diem pay.

    Did they give you the choice of opting out of the per diem program?.
     
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  11. Locke

    Locke Light Load Member

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    I did a little research on this site after I posted. I wrote the company and asked them if the per diem was forced and if I was going to be charged for administration fees relating to it. I will most likely hear back by tomorrow.

    The nice thing is, I'm pretty sure that the per diem thing (one way or another) doesn't start till I am on my own.
    So by then, (if it isnt forced) I can figure out if I want it or not.

    But, I think it is. The paperwork that I read this on, was a form that I was sent from HR to have as my copy and they said I would be signing this when i came in. Somehow I don't think they keep another copy for people who don't want the per diem.

    Last question, how does it work? I mean, are they putting the .14cpm on a card for me or will it be direct deposited every day?
     
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