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RichM · 05-25-2006, 10:52 PM

Joe If you run for a carrier they will probaly record your miles and fuel purchases within the states you traveled in. Once a quarter these figures are calculated and sent to the states involved. you should receive a report covering your operations,best to audit this report on your own. Example if the report says you traveled 700 miles in California and you bought no fuel you are liable for and will be charged the CA fuel tax for the 700 miles. Now if you did not travel in CA you need to bring it to your carriers attention.

I can't speak for the other companies but FEDEX used to require a mileage trip report where you reported the mileage into and out of that state. They also needed a copy of all fuel receipts to determine if you bought enough fuel or bought over the amount required.

These days FEDEX tracks your miles and fuel purchases with Q/Com and Com Data and it is quite accurate. If you buy your fuel without using Com Data you need to send in a copy of your fuel receipt.

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RichM Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Nov 1999 Rating: Posts: 4,228	RE: Diesel price versus cost, or whose $20 is that Joe If you run for a carrier they will probaly record your miles and fuel purchases within the states you traveled in. Once a quarter these figures are calculated and sent to the states involved. you should receive a report covering your operations,best to audit this report on your own. Example if the report says you traveled 700 miles in California and you bought no fuel you are liable for and will be charged the CA fuel tax for the 700 miles. Now if you did not travel in CA you need to bring it to your carriers attention. I can't speak for the other companies but FEDEX used to require a mileage trip report where you reported the mileage into and out of that state. They also needed a copy of all fuel receipts to determine if you bought enough fuel or bought over the amount required. These days FEDEX tracks your miles and fuel purchases with Q/Com and Com Data and it is quite accurate. If you buy your fuel without using Com Data you need to send in a copy of your fuel receipt.