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TDMST Email Newsletter, 2016-03 March 11, 2016 |
Truck-Drivers-Money-Saving-Tips.com:"Because truckers know that no trucker deserves to be stung financially."We provide real world tips that help professional truck drivers save hard-earned money and personal reporting about products and services for use on the road. We've developed our unique website as a place to share the tips we have learned through the years -- and where other professional drivers can do the same. Truck Drivers Money Saving Tips Email NewsletterIssue #80, March 11, 2016Table of Contents
Important Notice
Prevent This!An article from CCJ opened this way: "A truck driver has filed a class action lawsuit against CPC Logistics alleging the company violated the Fair Credit Reporting Act by not notifying applicants or employees they were not hired because of information found in their DAC reports." The driver's DAC report supposedly contained "inaccurate and adverse work history information". Furthermore, "The company failed to notify Hoeflicker within three business days, as the FCRA requires, following the 'adverse action.'" Could the driver have prevented this? It depends. According to this article: "DAC reports are regulated by the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), which entitles truckers to receive a free copy every year of the information that has been collected on them" and "it takes around 10-15 days from the day your request is submitted until the hard copy is delivered." A quick decision to
may not give the trucker enough time to see (let alone dispute and have corrected) any inaccuracy present. HireRight.com allows you to: HireRight.com states, "If you believe that any information in your background / file reports is inaccurate or incomplete, you may file a dispute with HireRight for free. The dispute investigation process generally may take up to 30 days, depending on the nature, scope and source of the information being disputed." It's a good idea for truckers to request a copy of their DAC reports
(It's a good idea to request your free credit report once a year, too.) Because of inaccurate info on this one trucker's DAC report, he has lost out two ways:
Personally, we're glad that the trucker is fighting this. But we're shocked that the trial is set to take place well over a year from now! Since his DAC report is going to affect his ability to be hired by any trucking company, we wonder what this driver plans to do for income between now and then. Prevent this situation by monitoring your background reports regularly. Dispute each and every inaccuracy until all of the info on your report is accurate. ReviewsWe request your review of a product or service marketed and sold to professional truck drivers, a truck part or a truck stop fuel island, restaurant or shower. You can even earn money doing it. QuestionsWe ask the hard questions about how professional truck drivers can save money or are being forced to spend more money in their jobs. We asked the following since our last email newsletter: Which of these tips on saving money on groceries work well for truckers? Source: http://read.bi/1WM6ZIm. Comment on our Food and Recipes page. Truckers, have you had problems find truck parking in Tulsa? What is your solution? Comment on our trucker services page. Contributing article: http://bit.ly/1KOjfY2 Why did this trucker insist on texting while driving a semi? Was it worth a crash, killing someone, a fine, and 8 years in prison? Comment on our telephone services page. Contributing article: http://bit.ly/1KOiv5n Trucker, are you 'diligent about collecting receipts and other source documents' that 'might justify a tax deduction'? 'Proof of transaction' is needed. Comment on our budgeting page. Contributing article: http://bit.ly/1Q2vNtM Truckers, how often have you been forced to go around road closures due to problems like rock slides? How much did each road closure cost you? Comment on our truck operations page. Contributing article: http://bit.ly/1Q2Bs2W Trucker, have you ever used your smartphone as a dashcam? Which app(s) do you use for this? Do they save you money? How much? Comment on our telephone services page. Are truckers supposed to get '150 minutes of moderate to vigorous aerobic exercise' each day or each week? Article has conflicting wording... How much exercise do you get, trucker? Comment on our health and wellness page. Contributing article: http://bit.ly/1Q2wkvO Celadon independent contractors, how's that new 'Rent to Run' program working out for you? Does it really provide 'all the rewards without the risks'? Comment on our truck operations page. Truckers, how do you feel about a gallon of diesel costing less than $2 'for first time since early 2005'? Comment on our truck operations page. Contributing article: http://bit.ly/1XEuu7k Related: http://bit.ly/1XEuu7k There are 5 reasons people fear frugality. Do you have any of them? If you care to share which one(s) you have, please do so on our budgeting page. Contributing article: http://bit.ly/1SvW2fG Have you used 'Truck 'N Park' to find truck parking along I-95? Do you plan to? If you've used the service, please review it on our trucker services page. Contributing article: http://bit.ly/1SvUHFM Was the trucker aware that he had cocaine on his truck? Why would any trucker risk his/her CDL for this? Contributing article: http://bit.ly/1SvVshS How is it possible that a truck that is '15 feet 4 inches' high -- and being led by an escort vehicle -- can hit a bridge that is '14 feet 8 inches' high? Could the problem lie with the permitting agency? Contributing article: http://indy.st/1PQd99C Articles and Other MediaPrivate pet transport needed. wish i had found this before!! I have been dealing with this crap for too long. Rand McNally is where it is at! and they work with ELOGS !!!! i wasted 250 bucks on crap! ----- Response top sheet sewn to fitted sheet where can I buy sheet sets with top sheet sewn to bottom fitted one, for 42 x 80 x 6.5 mattress? Can't find them anywhere I've looked so far. ----- Response We have been traveling with and using this oven for many years. We wore out the first one after many years and had to buy another one. It has saved my Ingredients 1 4 floz can baked beans 4 bun length hot dogs sliced into pucks 0.5 tablespoon minced garlic 0.2 oz butter 4 stalks green onion chopped Earn More, Save MoreHere is a round-up of some recent news regarding truckers and their income.
We're pleased to report that Vicki Simons's Second Income for Truckers E-Course is now available. We'll be updating the info soon, but for now, you can get to the e-course info by entering and sending your name and email address through the form on this page. Social NetworkingFollow us on the following Social Networking sites: Popular Sections of our site:
In the USA's deep south, spring has sprung (if not by the calendar, then definitely by the warmer temperatures and budding foliage)! People will be ramping up efforts to travel on vacations. Some drivers of large vehicles -- including RVs, fifth wheels and campers towed along behind trucks -- may never have received training on how to handle them. So, please be on your guard as best you can. To all of our readers who are professional truck drivers, we wish you safe travels and lots of money saving opportunities on the road! Best regards, Truck-Drivers-Money-Saving-Tips.com Copyright © 2016. All Rights Reserved. |
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