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Discussion in 'Truck Stops' started by JRTBud87, May 12, 2012.

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  1. May 12, 2012 #1
    JRTBud87

    JRTBud87 Light Load Member

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    First off, I avoid Pilot's like the plague. Now, I'd like to know why the suits that build, expand, or remodel these dives, insist on painting a yellow line to represent exactly where the driver is suposed to stop when he/she pulls forward to allow the driver behind to get fuel. The nifty yellow line is TOO CLOSE to the pumps. Some drivers are not aware that the person behind them, needs more space than what there is when the driver stops on the nifty yellow line. Some drivers are not smart enough to look in the mirror and see that the truck behind them needs a little more room to get truck fuel and reefer fuel. The suits that came up with the nifty yellow line mean well, but they obviously can't use a tape measure. Drivers, when you pull up to the nifty yellow line, think about maybe pulling forward just a little bit more, so the driver behind you can get fuel. You won't get a ticket, you won't be charged any CSA points, if you PULL UP PAST THE NIFTY YELLOW LINE.
     
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  3. May 13, 2012 #2
    skibum_63

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    i agree, considering alot of trucks are dragging a reefer behind them, and the reefer tank site 10 feet further behind the truck tanks.
    So the extra room would be welcomed.
     
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  4. May 14, 2012 #3
    The Admiral

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    Think about this,how many drivers walk to the back of the trailer to see just how much clearence they left for the next guy? And or check out where the back of the trailer is when backed into a parking spot. My opinion,way too much effort for most drivers to exert. Could we maybe be a little lazy?
     
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  5. May 14, 2012 #4
    JRTBud87

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    Yes, lazy is a good way to look at it too. But see, here is my complaint. Some drivers are just not smart enough to realize that some drivers need "x" amount of space to fuel, so if the suits would paint the nifty yellow line farther up, then the drivers would be far enough up. It's kind of like leading a puppy on a leash, and showing it where to go to the bathroom at. A few years ago, I pulled up past the nifty yellow line, as usual, set the brakes, and looked in the mirror to see the driver behind me walking up to my truck. I opened up my door, and he stuck his hand out to shake my hand, and said, " Thank you driver for giving me enough room to fuel my truck, and the reefer too." I laughed, and said, " I used to pull cold box, and I always pull up far enough to give others room." So that man took the time and effort to walk over and say thank you. Not necessary, in my book, but it's nice to help each other out.
     
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  7. May 14, 2012 #5
    48Packard

    48Packard Ol' Two-stop Shag!

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    I frankly don't see what the problem is.

    Nowadays, most drivers just leave their rig AT the pumps while going in to do whatever they want to do, as opposed to waiting until the truck in front exits and they can pull up. :biggrin_25513:

    Hell, you'd think the yellow line was painted directly in front of the fuel island!
     
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  8. May 14, 2012 #6
    ship71021

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    Sad but true but common courtesy and common sense has long been gone. Everyone is in a hurry these days for some reason. It would make sense to pull past the yellow line but simple is just too hard for most of these drivers.
     
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  9. May 14, 2012 #7
    Cranky Yankee

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    personally i like pilot's they have more def then most other places but if i am hungry i go to petro's. And you can't legislate or draw a line that will fix ignorance see below
     
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  10. May 14, 2012 #8
    PackRatTDI

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    How about the guys who fuel, go in, come out, pull to the yellow line, then go back in!:biggrin_25523:
     
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  11. May 14, 2012 #9
    dog-c

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    Yeah, the ones that get a subway sandwich, do their business in the loo, shop a little, just fart around like an idiot leaving the truck at the pump. He sports a mohawk and has a 70 pound spare tire on his gut. You can see the truck wobble as he gets in. Real classy
     
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  12. May 14, 2012 #10
    nicnat2

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    Heck there must be a yellow line in front of the scales too because I've seen guys pull off the scale and park right in front of them...lol...Frickin idiots!....I was trying to yell at the first guy I saw do it but had to stop laughing cause I just couldnt believe what I saw....wow
    I never had a problem checking the rear to make sure it was clear b4 heading inside,and I wasnt taught that...just kinda commom sense I guess....:biggrin_25525:
     
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