Red Dyed Fuel

Discussion in 'Trucking Industry Regulations' started by Sleepy68, Dec 19, 2014.

  1. Sleepy68

    Sleepy68 Light Load Member

    I'm trying to find a Federal link on having Red Dye Fuel in commercial trucks saying it's not allowed. We are starting to see red fuel in some of the trucks we pick up. Thank you...
     
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  3. ironpony

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    I'd think it would be in state law since it identifies untaxed diesel fuel.q
     
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  4. icsheeple

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    Always keep a bottle of red dye handy for when you catch up to that jerk that cut you off. ...

    I keed I keeeed. I think it's a state thing. Fuel tax evasion.
     
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    Oh boy, Sleepy, you go right to Alcatraz, no questions asked! In Wisconsin anyway, it's a huge no-no. According to the Bismark Tribune, (right up your alley), fines range from $250-$1000 for the 1st offense, $500-$2000 for 2nd, within 3 years of the 1st, and can go as high as $10,000 for subsequent offenses. In Wis., DOT checks the cattle buying places, as many farmers use red fuel in their trucks (no road use tax) and I had a farmer buddy get a $5,000 fine for that. The DOT will walk around the trucks and check their tanks for red fuel, that's how he got busted. They have no sense of humor in that deal.
     
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    OH, icsheeple, you're bad to the bone!
     
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  7. Sleepy68

    Sleepy68 Light Load Member

    [QUOTE="semi" retired;4373821]Oh boy, Sleepy, you go right to Alcatraz, no questions asked! In Wisconsin anyway, it's a huge no-no. According to the Bismark Tribune, (right up your alley), fines range from $250-$1000 for the 1st offense, $500-$2000 for 2nd, within 3 years of the 1st, and can go as high as $10,000 for subsequent offenses. In Wis., DOT checks the cattle buying places, as many farmers use red fuel in their trucks (no road use tax) and I had a farmer buddy get a $5,000 fine for that. The DOT will walk around the trucks and check their tanks for red fuel, that's how he got busted. They have no sense of humor in that deal.[/QUOTE]

    I saw that just now while searching the world wide we. Thanks...
     
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    I can see it now, jerk that cut you off get's pulled around back down the line, Jerk,,,"I assure you officer, everything is in order". Officer,,,, "Ok, will just have a quick look at your fuel, and you'll be on your way, Oh, Oh, what's this?"
     
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    [QUOTE="semi" retired;4373843]I can see it now, jerk that cut you off get's pulled around back down the line, Jerk,,,"I assure you officer, everything is in order". Officer,,,, "Ok, will just have a quick look at your fuel, and you'll be on your way, Oh, Oh, what's this?"[/QUOTE]

    VICTORY!!!!
     
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    HA, who's stupid now? ( sorry Sleepy, got off track,,,,again)
     
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  11. Sleepy68

    Sleepy68 Light Load Member

    [QUOTE="semi" retired;4373858]HA, who's stupid now? ( sorry Sleepy, got off track,,,,again)[/QUOTE]

    That's ok, i'll keep searching.
     
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