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How long you take at pumps

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by jsprocket, Mar 26, 2014.

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  1. Mar 26, 2014 #1
    jsprocket

    jsprocket Heavy Load Member

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    Just curious, pulled in after a few trucks pumped fuel and def and cleaned windows and even fixed tarps. then moved up and went inside drained the lizard got a drink and snack and come out to few of them still fiddling at the pumps.
     
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  3. Mar 26, 2014 #2
    tucker

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    If there's a McDonald's, ..........
     
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  4. Mar 26, 2014 #3
    Chinatown

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    I usually take about 15 or 20 minutes max. Quick window clean & maybe kick the tires while fuel is pumping. Pay at the pump, so as soon as I finish fueling I find a parking spot. I NEVER wash the truck at the fuel pumps. As soon as the fuel pumps shut off try to be prepared to pay at pump and move the truck. Fuel pumps are not a picnic area or social gathering spot except for the ignorant.
     
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  5. Mar 26, 2014 #4
    jbourque

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    maybe its like sex,some guys just take a little longer
     
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  7. Mar 26, 2014 #5
    orangepicker

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    fuel pumps are a good place to park when u need a quick shower
     
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  8. Mar 26, 2014 #6
    Freddy57

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    Only if you are looking to come out to 18 flat tires...:biggrin_25525:
     
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  9. Mar 26, 2014 #7
    TruckDuo

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    I take about 5 - 10 minutes. While it's fueling/def I will walk around the truck. Windex my side mirror/window, etc.

    As I'm doing that, my wife is inside getting whatever we need. I pull up then use the restroom then off we go.
     
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  10. Mar 26, 2014 #8
    fishnman

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    Seems like many drivers use the fuel island to do their mandatory 30 min. breaks. just too lazy to park it somewhere.
     
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  11. Mar 26, 2014 #9
    TruckDuo

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    And their mandatory urine break
     
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  12. Mar 26, 2014 #10
    Saddletramp1200

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    Hi speed pumps. Don't take on less than 200 gallons. I do permit loads. Weight don't matter. 20 - 25 minutes. Clean my glass after I fuel. Don't want a nasty thing on my windshield.
     
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