i agree, considering alot of trucks are dragging a reefer behind them, and the reefer tank site 10 feet further behind the truck tanks.
So the extra room would be welcomed.

Think about this,how many drivers walk to the back of the trailer to see just how much clearence they left for the next guy? And or check out where the back of the trailer is when backed into a parking spot. My opinion,way too much effort for most drivers to exert. Could we maybe be a little lazy?

Originally Posted by The Admiral

Think about this,how many drivers walk to the back of the trailer to see just how much clearence they left for the next guy? And or check out where the back of the trailer is when backed into a parking spot. My opinion,way too much effort for most drivers to exert. Could we maybe be a little lazy?

Yes, lazy is a good way to look at it too. But see, here is my complaint. Some drivers are just not smart enough to realize that some drivers need "x" amount of space to fuel, so if the suits would paint the nifty yellow line farther up, then the drivers would be far enough up. It's kind of like leading a puppy on a leash, and showing it where to go to the bathroom at. A few years ago, I pulled up past the nifty yellow line, as usual, set the brakes, and looked in the mirror to see the driver behind me walking up to my truck. I opened up my door, and he stuck his hand out to shake my hand, and said, " Thank you driver for giving me enough room to fuel my truck, and the reefer too." I laughed, and said, " I used to pull cold box, and I always pull up far enough to give others room." So that man took the time and effort to walk over and say thank you. Not necessary, in my book, but it's nice to help each other out.

I frankly don't see what the problem is.

Nowadays, most drivers just leave their rig AT the pumps while going in to do whatever they want to do, as opposed to waiting until the truck in front exits and they can pull up.

Hell, you'd think the yellow line was painted directly in front of the fuel island!

Sad but true but common courtesy and common sense has long been gone. Everyone is in a hurry these days for some reason. It would make sense to pull past the yellow line but simple is just too hard for most of these drivers.

Yeah, the ones that get a subway sandwich, do their business in the loo, shop a little, just fart around like an idiot leaving the truck at the pump. He sports a mohawk and has a 70 pound spare tire on his gut. You can see the truck wobble as he gets in. Real classy