Muck Boots 'n' Slickers - Life of a Livestock Hauler

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Cattleman84, Jun 14, 2021.

  1. Sons Hero

    Sons Hero Road Train Member

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    I don’t use a fuel card at all. I use Mudflap if they’re cheaper than anyone else, I have Relay, but don’t like it, and there is a small truck stop (2pumps) not far from me, along a route I often run that is often cheaper than the big truck stops, by a good $0.40 per gallon.
     
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  3. Oldman83

    Oldman83 Light Load Member

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    It’s not a “cow truck” but we haul a lot of fence material. IMG_9983.jpeg
    First time it has been properly washed in six weeks.
     
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  4. FullMetalJacket

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    Going to depend on area & region you are in, as they all seem to vary based on that.

    Been using NASTIC for years & seems to be one of the better ones for running nationally. There are a few others that are decent, can't recall them right now. I just finally settled into NASTIC & have been happy with them.

    Tried Mudflap. Sometimes better, sometimes not depending on locations. Just found that it was more of a hassle for me than just using my NASTIC.

    Have friends that are very happy with Mudflap, though.
     
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  5. FullMetalJacket

    FullMetalJacket Road Train Member

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    Forgot, have Relay too.

    Never have used it for fuel & have kind of forgotten about it. Only use account for lumpers anymore.

    Probably should look at price comparisons of late. Haven't done that in a long time.
     
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  6. wore out

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    I use places like Rapid Roberts and QT. All the Texas I ran Mudflap wasn’t much pumpkin. I would use Mudflap if it was my best option of course. I also didn’t run a bunch of new stuff, I ran the same general area so I hit the same fuel places too
     
  7. Isafarmboy

    Isafarmboy Road Train Member

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    Can't push on them ricketty arse chutes too hard.
     
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  8. JolliRoger

    JolliRoger Road Train Member

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    Chute location; like real estate, is all about location. Course, unless loading "around the corner" like you.
     
  9. Cowpuncher575

    Cowpuncher575 Light Load Member

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    A lot of guys out here run the RTS card. I run an Amex business card and get 2% unlimited cash back.
     
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  10. Cowpuncher575

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    Good straight one to back up to! Lol
     
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    Got the hood done and put on I been working on. I’d love to post a pice but it says file too large. I gotta figure out how to overcome that
     
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