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Tip #70: Padded Mileage Is Theft

Some operators bill 'mileage' from where the truck supposedly came from (their yard, 20 miles away). This is illegal — mileage is supposed to be from your picku…

Tip #70: Padded Mileage Is Theft — NYC Roadside Emergency Assistance
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Some operators bill 'mileage' from where the truck supposedly came from (their yard, 20 miles away). This is illegal — mileage is supposed to be from your pickup point to your drop point on the efficient route.

Question any mileage figure above the efficient driving distance from pickup to drop. Google Maps the route to verify.

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