Did I do the right or wrong thing?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Keep'em 18roll;ng, Feb 18, 2016.

  1. Pmracing

    Pmracing Road Train Member

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    The video did not show a guy removing valves.

    Reread the posts. You are having trouble comprehending the information posted.

    Mikeeee
     
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  3. bamajim

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    Please don't ever pull anyone's 5th wheel !! I know T_TRUCKER was joking.. but fedex guy's need to learn they're not the only drivers out there...their has to be a couple of em that aint arrogant horses rumps but i never met em..(i gotta a ton of fedex being stupid stories)...and it's not just fedex a lotta guys are fuel lane hogs and it aint all newbies that haven't been trained properly...I've had problems with em for years actually found one idiot in PA. 5 r 6 yrs ago eating in the restaurant while blocking up a fuel aisle...be careful out there driver..
     
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  4. Zeviander

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    He shouldn't have left his vehicle.
     
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  5. Lepton1

    Lepton1 Road Train Member

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    ^^^ THIS ^^^

    The only time you should leave your truck and go inside is AFTER you finished fueling AND PULLED FORWARD (assuming you can activate the pump from with a card at the pump). Hold your water until you pull forward.

    Don't get in line to buy a Subway sandwich even if you've pulled forward if the pumps are busy. Find a parking spot.

    I had a similar situation to the OP yesterday in Denton, TX at the TA. Waiting in line, but noticed an unoccupied truck behind the pump that opened up to my left. I jumped in that pump, fueled, pulled forward, used the restroom and got my fuel receipt, then parked for a 30. That driver finally pulled into THROUGH the pump without fueling, carrying a big sippee cup and fat molecule replenishment.
     
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  7. crzyjarmans

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    You did right in my book!
     
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  8. crzyjarmans

    crzyjarmans Road Train Member

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    I hope your kidding! Never mess with someone else's equipment!
     
  9. crzyjarmans

    crzyjarmans Road Train Member

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    Sorry! But you are in the wrong as well as the driver blocking a fuel island, two wrongs don't make a right, why stoop to someone else's level! Be the better man, the OP did the right thing, just pull ahead of him and fuel your truck, and move on
     
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  10. pattyj

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    I'm going to assume in reality you would never do such a stupid act.That's beyond childish.yes he blocked the fuel island but no harm is done.Seriously guy how would you like someone doing that to you,or letting air out of your tires or pulling the fifthwheel?
     
  11. Lepton1

    Lepton1 Road Train Member

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    Regarding messing with another driver's truck, that's a huge no no. Besides, if you really want to improve fueling times why would you disable a truck IN THE FUEL LANES?
     
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