What is an EFS Check for Truck Drivers?

An EFS check is a paper draft that is used in the trucking industry to allow transportation companies and drivers to pay for various expenses. Driver cash advances, repair expenses, lumper fees, scale fees, and payments to regulatory agencies are common uses.

Facts

Trucking companies and transportation brokers issue EFS checks to truck drivers. An EFS check has fields for the date, payable information, amount, issuer number, transaction number and authorization number. Drivers must obtain an issuer number, transaction number and transaction amount from their company in order to cash a check or use it for payment. They provide the check to the merchant or agency, who must call EFS to obtain an authorization number.

Where to Get EFS Checks

Drivers can usually get checks from their company or broker. Truck stops, gas stations and repair shops will often have the checks as well. A driver can also call EFS Customer Service to get information for businesses that accept EFS and that might have the paper drafts.

Benefits to Drivers

EFS checks are an efficient method for trucking companies and brokers to manage driver expenses. Many transportation-related businesses accept EFS checks. They are a great way for truck drivers and their companies to deal with unexpected expenses.

References

• First Data: EFS Transportation Services - Transcheck