First time at the fuel pump

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by fedman06, Dec 18, 2012.

  1. Blanche

    Blanche Medium Load Member

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    Be careful around those fuel pumps with credit cards as they are difficult to function correctly sometimes.
     
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  3. EZX1100

    EZX1100 Road Train Member

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    i have found out the best thing is to go to the fuel desk first, buy as a "prepay"

    pilot charges you credit price regardless, others may not

    after you pump, get the actual receipt

    and paying with a comcheck, efs check, cash or other ways "does have its advantages"
     
  4. fedman06

    fedman06 Bobtail Member

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    Thanks for the replies guys, I will take cash with me also just in case the cc company gives me fits. This should be the only time I need to do this so I won't be looking into a fuel card or anything, but I can see how it would have its advantages if I had to do this very often.

    thanks again
     
  5. ‘Olhand

    ‘Olhand Cantankerous Crusty

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    Here's what I would do either
    A-use debit card hit and pay cash
    B-set up cash advance on cc and hit atm
    at what I do @least once a week when paperwork becomes an issue ifn ya no what I mean
    Also IF u r not hauling ur own or cust frt & going thru a broker --then u should b able to pull a min 50% from them once u load--and use Their $ 2 fuel
    Just my $.02
     
  6. Pmracing

    Pmracing Road Train Member

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    THey don't actually take the money, but they put a hold on it.

    Mikeeee
     
  7. moosc

    moosc Road Train Member

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    It's easier to drag the fuel hose across the catwalk then to slide it under the tractor. Nozzle stays cleaner that way.

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