Diary of a current Swifty

Ya know, Tom, I think I remember that question coming up in orientation before mentors were assigned. Maybe not, but I seem to remember someone coming in and asking if anyone was a member of the Guard or Reserve.

So, Texas1000, I think you might be okay, but as OHTW says ...communicate!

 

2/8ths my first fuel stop on my present load was 362 miles. I sent a message to my DM and got me a fillup 32 miles away.

My truck the in dash display I reset the fuel consumption on fill ups. It said I burned 132 gallons. I pumped 173! My guage at 1/4 is usually 1/2 a tank. I have twin 150's.

 

Those in dash calculators seem to set on miles run at 7.0 mpg...try changing your "average" setting to 6.5 or a bit less. Then keep track of the difference at each time you fill your tanks. Keep in mind that idle time will not compute the same as rolling time, even idle will calculate at the 7.0 mpg instead of 5.2 that is closer to idle fuel consumed.

All these variances is another reason why some of us "old farts" carry a "dip stick" in the side box, and have it marked for gallon levels contained in the tank. Just another "old timers" trick of the trade that just doesn't lose any muster!

 

What I hate is when the fuel route includes just a 50 gallon fuel stop. With the comdata card you have to stop before you go over 50 gallons because you can get into trouble. but 49.99 gallons doesn't count for that free shower credit. I wish they would change that to 51 gallons minimum.

 

I doubt you will get fired or in trouble for going a little over.........

 

so how many miles do you avg a week? I am thinking about going with Swift.

 

I doubt if you would get in trouble for going to 50.5 gallons. If you are worried about it you can always go to the fuel desk before you pump and have em turn the pump off automatically at 50.00 gals.