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heel4you

Expert Expediter
Hey all,
Just wanted to see what % other companies are loading on your fuel cards.
Bolt is loading 25% and it's not covering my fuel costs with the rising fuel prices. If I up my percentage, I pay more in fees. Right now I pay 1% for the 25%. I really hate these fees!!!
Just wandering what some of the other companies percentages are and how are you keeping up with the fuel prices??
Thanks for any and all replies.
Laura
 
davekc

davekc

Senior Moderator
Staff member
Fleet Owner
I would set your reserves to use your own fuel card. Doing a search on EO as there are several types out there. That way you save the one percent and don't have to fool with the advances.







Davekc
owner
22 years
PantherII
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TJ959

TJ959

Veteran Expediter
I have always done the same. I use my own fuel card (no service charge and small payback) and get the fuel surcharge with my settlements. Advances can cause misunderstandings and hurt feelings.
 
x06col

x06col

Veteran Expediter
Charter Member
Retired Expediter
US Army
I don't feel FSC is offered to "cover" your fuel costs. They are offered to "help off set" your fuel costs. You need to buy a little fuel on your own.
 
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heel4you

Expert Expediter
Let me rephrase...I made a mistake in language.
I was refering to the trip advances that one can receive after receiving a load. Sorry for any confusion.
Laura
 
LDB

LDB

Veteran Expediter
Retired Expediter
We get card loads when we QC our POD. We can get anything from 1-45%. The load charge is the same regardless of the percentage taken. There isn't really a formal program for advances prior to completion of the run.

Leo Bricker, 73's K5LDB, OOIDA 677319
Owner, Panther trucks 5507, 5508, 5509
Highway Watch Participant, Truckerbuddy
EO Forum Moderator
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heel4you

Expert Expediter
Thank you Leo,
That is the information I was looking for. Yesterday, when I posted, I was a little "brain dead". Thanks for your understanding!!! :)
 
dhalltoyo

dhalltoyo

Veteran Expediter
Let's not even go there by saying we have to pay for a portion of the fuel costs! Hush!!! Pleeeaaaseeee!

Let's define surcharge:

1. An additional sum added to the usual amount or cost.
2. An overcharge, especially when unlawful.


Let's define surcharging:

1. To charge (a person) an additional sum.
2. To overcharge (a person).
3. To place an excessive burden on; overload.
4. To fill beyond usual capacity; overfill.

If the FSC does not cover the miles...don't run the load.

Because when you succumb to FSC's that are substandard you open the door for every little mom and pop carrier with 3 or 4 old junk trucks to start picking off your business.

Stand firm...demand what is right!!!
 
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whitewolf53

Expert Expediter
Laura: I drive a D unit for Bolt also and that has been my only complaint with them.
THEY DO NOT GIVE YOU ENOUGH MONEY FOR FUEL.
I have to call in on almost every load begging for more money.
I don't know what their problem is with it,other than they charge you an extra 15 bucks to reload your com card with the money you need.
WHAT A SCAM !!!!!!!!!

Mike
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