Students, seniors, children, small business owners, and government employees. Whether they’re buying a ticket to a movie or a meal at a restaurant, this group seems to get discounts wherever they go. Shouldn’t there be discounts for truckers too? They might be hard to find, but many companies offer discounts to employees in a range of business, and trucking is one of them. Doing some research will help you determine if you’re eligible for a discount at your favorite retailer or service company, but here are some places where truckers can find discounts.
Though all hotels, even those with a national chain, are different, many hotels offer discounts for people who are frequently on the road. As one of those groups, truckers can often claim a trucking discount on their room bills. For example, the Gray Plaza Motel in Benton, Illinois gives a discount for truckers. Additionally, check your insurance company. Many companies give discounts to holders of certain big name auto and health insurances.
A branch of the America’s Independent Trucker’s Association website, this shopping center is chalk full of discounts for truckers. Whether you’re looking for fuel additives, insurance, or trucking software, AIDA has negotiated discounted deals for truckers via their website. Visitors do not have to be a member of the AIDA to shop, and discounts change periodically, so visitors should return.
For truckers driving on off-peak hours, some toll roads offer toll discounts to reduce congestion and the amount of loads on roads. Though the idea has been proposed to a number of legislative bodies over the years, some states with private toll ways may also offer similar discounts.
Unions like the Teamsters and the OOIDA provide a variety of discounts to their members. Teamsters can buy a new automobile at a discounted price, and some trucking software and accessory companies offer “percent off” discounts to truckers who are members of certain unions.
For new cell phones, tickets to amusement parks, and other amenities, companies often contract with other employers to offer special discounts for employees only. As some of the largest employers, trucking companies offer a host of these details, especially for on-the-go items. For example, FedEx offers a cell phone discount for ATT and Sprint.
As the cost of almost every necessity rises, looking to save a few bucks any way you can is both smart and necessary. Most companies hide the discounts that they offer, assuming customers will not dig deep enough and will end up paying full or more than full price for a variety of products and services. Check with each company you patronize, your insurance company, union, and employer to determine what discounts are available for you to use.
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