Parking in fuel islands

I really didn't get the impression you were one of the Me ans Me only crowd from your post. I replied as I did for others that might be, hopefully it helps them to understand.

 

30 minute break while on-duty…this is an unintended consequence of that HOS rules change a couple years back I suspect.

While generally I agree it was a good common sense change to the rules that saves a little time without likely sacrificing any safety, the ELD monster strikes again. When dropping down to line 4 to fuel, it will reset the 30 minutes if the truck is moved too fast across the parking lot. Before you had to go park and hit line 1 for a full 30 minutes to satisfy that, making it more like a 45-60 minute stop depending on circumstances.

 

the truck stops are the most obvious place where selfish and inconsiderate behavior gets put on full display, but out on the road it’s not hard to spot who the bozos are either.

 

Spent the night in Jane Lew at the Truckstop off exit 105 in WV. When I walked in I noticed more signs than I had seen in the past.

After reading them I ask the cashier if it was a major problem, and she said yes, yes it is. Told me they have threatened a few in the past of being towed, and some are actually asleep in the truck….

 

Forgot one….

 

90% will just call the company and expect them to pay it. And then complain about being held up on the road….