I have one and it's a necessity also more then a privilage since there are so many sites I visit. The company charges me $400 a month. But they don't track mileage and all fuel, maintenance, and insurance is included. I take the truck home and I can use it as my personal vehicle. On occasion I borrow my dad's boat to go fishing and tow it with the company truck. I've seen the division manager at the boat ramp and he's never said anything about it.
In general the trucks are turned in at 75k miles but if it becomes too problematic I can file for a review and turn it in sooner. Most times it just a fill out the paperwork and people have gotten new trucks. I don't know anyone who has abused the system so I think that's why for us it's still easy. I've know some other branches don't have it as well.
I like to play with projects so I currently have 2 other vehicles. I try and keep at least one of my personal cars daily driver capable just in case something happens.
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