Small Fuel Tanks

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Bumpy, Mar 29, 2011.

  1. FLATBED

    FLATBED Road Train Member

    Guy the other day had gotten a OVER WEIGHT ticket , was arguing on the phone with his boss at the recievers.

    I needzed fuel so Ize FULLED THEM UP, howz I no it get heavyur, and some have to ask why some drivers need small tanks.
     
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  3. canuck in da truck

    canuck in da truck Road Train Member

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    just proves that you have to be smarter than the fuel tank
     
  4. FLATBED

    FLATBED Road Train Member

    This guy could hold his own arguing with an empty PEPSI can but that would have been it.

    He had trouble pulling into a drive thru shed to get unloaded by the overhead crane.

    Complained it was TOO TIGHT to back in :biggrin_2556: and trucks behind him would have to move so he could get out.

    LARGE " ONE WAY " signs and ARROWS along with STOP ON RED LIGHT , DRIVE OUT on GREEN LIGHT sign at entrance of the building.

    On top of that he watched 2 other trucks , drive in get unloaded and drive out the other end.
     
  5. outerspacehillbilly

    outerspacehillbilly "Instigator of the Legend"

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    So your saying he was about as smart as the business end of a hammer?
     
  6. American-Trucker

    American-Trucker Road Train Member

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    The problem is your wasting your 70 when u fuel......




    American Trucker
     
  7. ‘Olhand

    ‘Olhand Cantankerous Crusty

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    I'm sorry man--but if you are that tight all the time--and need to run that hard to make a living--IMHO you need to RETHINK how you are doing things--15mins a day--not to mention most of us combine fueling/inspection in same 15 minute time frame--I cannot remember a day in the last 35+years I didn't have 15minutes on line 4 for some reason or another.
    Just my $.02
     
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  8. TheHealthyDriver

    TheHealthyDriver Heavy Load Member

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    Or, if you're really that pressed for time, just keep throwing in 50 gallons, so you only need to flag it. Not that I would do that, but, it could be done that way. You'll get more showers on your card too then. :yes2557:
     
  9. ironpony

    ironpony Road Train Member

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    I think I'd rather spend a few line 4 minutes fueling, than a whole lot more (and dead presidents too) waiting for road service to bring me enough fuel so I can spend those few line 4 minutes fueling.

    :biggrin_25525:
     
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  10. canuck in da truck

    canuck in da truck Road Train Member

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    fuel in the am--or when ever you start your drive---combine it with the pretrip- and budda bing you are set to go all fueld got your coffee and your fuel time matches your log book to start your drive--- what more could a person want
     
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  11. ‘Olhand

    ‘Olhand Cantankerous Crusty

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    WHAT MORE COULD A PERSON WANT???? REALLY--I do not even know were to start answering that question!
    I WANT and
    I WANT A AND
    AND I WANT
    AND I REALLY NEED!!
    LMAO
     
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