How Often Do You Get Your Truck Washed?

I see some sparkling clean machines out there.

And some that look like they've never been washed. Which one are you?

Also, how much does it cost for a truck wash? And, if you're a company driver, does your company pay for it?

We learned in Orientation that Swift will pay for 1 wash per month. Also, they have some "Special" accounts that specify in their contracts that trucks must be washed to enter their property and haul their loads. I don't know how much a wash is but I would guess 20-30 bucks for an "economy wash". Someone will chime in on that soon.

Not a company driver so i pay for my own washes there is a shop down the road from me that will wash my truck and wax for 45. I have it done about once a month depends were I am driving I always have it washed when I come out of running the north east doing the winter time might even have it done out there to wash all the grime off. If I have to spend some time out there. I know Swift had places to wash your truck at some terminals.

I see some sparkling clean machines out there.

And some that look like they've never been washed. Which one are you?

Also, how much does it cost for a truck wash? And, if you're a company driver, does your company pay for it?

Are you still with Schneider National?

I can get one free truck wash a month but I have to go to the terminal to do it.

I've been to the terminal twice now, both times at night so I haven't bothered.

Rain makes a perfectly good substitute!

When I was with TMC Transportation they would pay for one truck wash a week, they required you got it washed at least every other week. They would pay for it from a list of approved truck washes.

When I was with TMC they would pay for one truck wash a week, they required you got it washed at least every other week. They would pay for it from a list of approved truck washes.

I've always heard TMC were real sticklers on clean trucks, both inside and out. But they sure do look good!

I see some sparkling clean machines out there.

And some that look like they've never been washed. Which one are you?

Also, how much does it cost for a truck wash? And, if you're a company driver, does your company pay for it?

Many larger companies have national accounts set up with places such as Blue Beacon. If you are a company driver you pay nothing and the frequency would be based on that specific companys allotment in their policy. Each one is a different time period between washes. Some companies also have truck wash bays at some of their terminals.

Prime likes you to wash the truck 1 time a week. Whether you are company or lease.

Every week. I also wax it as well, it helps with getting the dead bugs off much easier plus is good for the paint. People tend to forget that a dirty truck affects aerodynamics and in turn fuel economy so there's another reason to keep it clean, along with it keeping you off the radar with DOT.