Pilot has changed again

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by revelation1911, Apr 29, 2012.

  1. vangtransport

    vangtransport Heavy Load Member

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    So allot of TA's use Shell & BP fuel, does this mean they will be switching pumps?
     
  2. GasHauler

    GasHauler Master FMCSA Interpreter

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    You're right it doesn't sound right. I made a mistake and left out the part about the pump being marked and going to one that is. I hope people with common sense know to fuel when it's cold at a pump with no temperature correction. And do the opposite when hot. Fuel at a pump that IS marked. So it's a no marked pump in the winter and marked pump in the summer.
     
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    I'm sure they got a very long time frame to install these pumps .
     
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    There's 2 ways they could go about it. Go 1st and have everyone believe they are there for you or just wait until the subject completely fails then just pump on.
     
  5. revelation1911

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    I have been fueling mostly at other stations than pilot except enough to get free shower when batheing is needed.
    I noticed in the past couple weeks pilot has upped the price on several things
    Bananas were 2 fpor 99 not it's 2 for 1.29.
    hotdogs 2 for 2.00 or 2.22 now it's 2 for 3.00.
    I was told they're bigger now so that means more calories for more money.
    Ms. mogilla the gorilla should go to pilot and make the food selections more
    "healthy" for us.
     
  6. snowwy

    snowwy Road Train Member

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    we have efs. my receipt always has the lower advertised priced. when i get my settlements. the price i paid is always lower then the receipt.

    now if i use my debit OR credit card. i pay the higher advertised price.
     
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    I noticed the other day that the TeeYay in Rogers, MN had "these are not temperature correcting pumps" stickers on the display, about bumper sticker sized.
     
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    When I went by that TA, in Rogers, last Monday.
    The big new sign out front also had differing prices for cash or other methods of payment as well.
     
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    Not advocating driving for miles to re-fuel but do know Sams Club and Walmarts have Diesel in some places, Sams Club Memberships works at every Walmart fuel place and Walmart cash cards works at all Sams Clubs.

    If you are able to drop your trailer in the back you can bobtail up to the pumps, purchase a Walmart cash card and around here it is usually 3 cents or more per gallon discount with a Walmart cash card.

    I have saved up to 7 cents per gallon, times that by 200 and it does ad up, just like over paying for the countenance's of using a debit or credit card.
     
  10. Cheap Weenie

    Cheap Weenie Light Load Member

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    All that to save $6 for 200 gallons? :biggrin_25513: