EFS Checks

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  1. W Bench Farms

    W Bench Farms Light Load Member

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    Working on a load from the Cleveland, OH, port that requires a TWIC card or escort. They only accept EFS checks for an escort. Haven't done this before so looking at the particulars. Where can I pick up EFS checks? Anything else important that I should know?
     
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  3. rollin coal

    rollin coal Road Train Member

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    Stop at any truck stop and ask for a few EFS checks. They're free. Sometimes they complain about giving out any more than just 1. No idea why. You'll need to be able to load the check with funds. I have a company issued EFS fuel card so it's easy to do with a phone call and few prompts. Not sure how or if you can load one otherwise.
     
  4. bad-luck

    bad-luck Road Train Member

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    You can pick up EFS checks at most truck stops, and they are free. If you are not set up with EFS, the broker needs to issue you a money code for the amount.
     
  5. rollin coal

    rollin coal Road Train Member

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    Check to see if the broker charges you a fee to load funds on that EFS check. Most of them do. Negotiate it to no fee and get that on the rate con if you can.
     
  6. RockinChair

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    @W Bench Farms
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