IFTA/IRP audit

[Rawze]

(07-07-2023 )SquareOne Wrote:  Well...looks like the good MPG bit me in the a$$. Guess it was only a matter of time. Just started what could be a month long IFTA audit. Within the last couple hours spent meeting with the auditor, I gave them all the info I have...fuel reciepts, trip details (well currently in the process of sending all the trips now), computer software, etc... Seems like the high MPG is an issue.

I explained my process...drive 58-62, closely monitor gauges, engine health tip top, usually run at night for lack of traffic and start/stops at traffic lights, use the terrain to assist with momentum, high percentage of deadhead due to what I haul, flat ground @ sea level, etc. Apparently the auditor doesn't know if this will be enough for the manager to approve since they expect to see somewhere in the 5.5-6.5mpg range for a truck of that age and mileage. I explained that I hand calculate every tank and it's written on every fuel receipt. It's a way for me to catch an issue as soon as the fuel mileage starts slipping. I even offered a ride along to understand how the truck is driven....

Damn if ya do, damn if ya don't....everyone wants a little larger slice of the pie.

Dunno how this is gonna go, but I'll keep ya posted...any advice is appreciated

yeah... there is a couple that owns a volvo w ISX out in california.. started breaking 9+ mpg on their IFTA after taking advice of slowing down, and driving light on the pedal for max profits. They were audited 3 times in 3 years. Finally the auditor insisted on being on a trip with them to prove their fuel mileage. The auditor finally shut up and left them alone after seeing was believing.