Driver Handbook
Driver experience organized into practical entries you can find by question.
The rate looks good. How much fuel will this load actually use?
Estimate: Estimate all working miles, not just loaded miles. Include pickup deadhead, expected detours and necessary movement before the job ends. Use historical MPG from comparable equipment, loads and conditions.
A fuel card advertises a large per-gallon saving. How do I compare it?
Operator example: The current WEX Fleet Card page makes rebates conditional on factors including location and purchase volume, and excludes listed major truck stops from that rebate. These terms apply to that product, no
Are the cheapest tires and ELD the least expensive choices overall?
Official basis: EPA SmartWay provides low-rolling-resistance tire information for screening options; it does not promise identical savings for every truck. For an ELD, check the exact model and any revoked registration i
Does having a fuel-card statement mean IFTA has been filed?
Official basis: CDTFA’s guide requires quarterly IFTA reporting, using distance, fuel use and eligible tax-paid purchases to establish tax or credit. Purchase location and place of use are different information. Buying i