Rotten *$##*!

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  1. Emulsified

    Emulsified Road Train Member

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    Left the TA in Turlock this morning to head out to my 0800 delivery and noticed the fuel guage laying over dead empty.
    Some *&^& siphoned my fuel last night.
    Fortunately I don't fill my tanks before parking for the night, so he only got about 30 gallons.
    But if I could just catch this rat-bast@rd...
    Second time in thirty some years...so I guess it's not that bad.
     
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  3. delta5

    delta5 Road Train Member

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    They make locking caps and special perforated anti-siphoning deals that snap into the necks. Do you have any of these?
     
  4. Emulsified

    Emulsified Road Train Member

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    I have the anti siphon inserts. But you can still stick a small hose thru the center of these and with a small electric pump, can get 5 gallons per minute.
    I'm pretty sure I know the tuck that did it, but can't prove it. He parked next to me shortly after I arrived. Probably picked me because I came from the pumps. All I had done was wash my windows, but he probably saw me come from the pumps, figured I was full. Then when I left the truck to go get my shower, he probably did the deed.
    He was gone when I came back. The next truck that parked next to me, went nose in, and was still here this morning when I left, so I'm sure it wasn't him.
    Talked with the manager here this morning and he told me I was the third truck to complain this morning. We were all in the same area, but their security cameras don't record that area.
    Like I said, I'm fortunate. I hadn't fueled up. Could have been much worse.
    Time to get some locking caps. I'm leaning towards the Robonds. Any other suggestions? http://www.robond.com/en/group.aspx?groupId=5
     
  5. delta5

    delta5 Road Train Member

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    Sounds like they need to hide and watch for these clowns. Then introduce them to Mr. Baseball Bat...
     
  6. Gears

    Gears Trucker Forum STAFF - Gone, But Not Forgotten.

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    Does that TA have cameras that maybe caught the guy in the act?
     
  7. bobobrazil

    bobobrazil Medium Load Member

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    I just don't know what I would do if I caught somebody doing that. It might not be pretty!
     
  8. Okieron

    Okieron Crusty Okie

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    If I caught him They would catch me checking tires with a thumper! His Head
     
  9. Emulsified

    Emulsified Road Train Member

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    Cameras don't pan that area of the lot. From what I understand, three of us got hit that night. I have the anti siphon inserts, but the hole at the bottom still lets you put a small hose in, and with an electric pump, you can get 5 gallons per minute...very quietly.
     
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