FAQ's - Motor Carrier

When did Atlantic HR Solutions first introduce their accountable flat rate per diem program?

AHRS began marketing the proprietary program to its clients in 2004

How does Per Diem Manager and Per Diem Gold differ from the original AHRS flat rate per diem program?

Per Diem Manager and Per Diem Gold captures and stores IRS-required “time, date and place” substantiation automatically from HOS.

How are Per Diem Manager and Per Diem Gold better than the original AHRS program?

Per Diem Manager and Per Diem Gold eliminates driver log and trip sheet reconciliation paperwork for the motor carrier.

Does a motor carrier have to buy the Per Diem Manager or Per Diem Gold software?

No. Per Diem Manager and Per Diem Gold  are a Software-as-a-Service (SAAS)  software deployed over the Internet.

Does a motor carrier require an IT department to install Per Diem Manager or Per Diem Gold software?

No. The program is accessed via a web-browser, like Chrome, Edge or Firefox.

Can a motor carrier offer Per Diem Manager or Per Diem Gold to drivers that do not travel out of town overnight (regional / local)?

No. The IRS rules limit per diem only to drivers that 1) travel out of town overnight, and 2) are away from home for at least 12 hours

Can a motor carrier transfer per diem data to their payroll service or system?

Yes. Per Diem Manager or Per Diem Gold data for each driver and pay period is accessible and can be retrieved by a motors carriers payroll service or system.

How does Per Diem Manager or Per Diem Gold benefit motor carriers and drivers?

Per Diem Manager and Per Diem Gold  are:

  • Simple to administer
  • Paperless
  • IRS compliant
  • Reduces taxes and disability premiums
  • Tamper proof
  • Allows drivers more take home pay