Had heard it elsewhere yesterday, but no idea if it is just rumor.

Anyone know how much a truck usually fuels up in a normal stop?

 

When you have two 100-200 gallon tanks....limiting to 60 is a problem.
When you average 6 mpg...60 gallons isn’t really enough.

That said, out here in the west, it looks like it’s NOT EVERY FUEL STOP. You can still find places to top off.

 

Its all over Facebook.... Driver shortage of fuel tankers.

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Major Truck Stop Chains Reporting Diesel Outages, Capping Fuel Purchases

Columbus, OH -- Two major truck stop chains are currently reporting diesel outages and fuel shortages at some locations. According to an email notice sent to cust

www.transportationnation.com

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Isn't that ironic?!

 

Maybe there’s an area shortage? A pipeline down or driver shortages?

I’m GUESSING most big rigs can run with 100-120 gallons or so? I think that they Average 6-7 mpg, so, 60 would be enough to get them 350-400 miles out to another area, right?

 

It seems it went more widespread yesterday. I got many sourced reports via FB. I'll see if I can find them. I can't search there because I got banned. Lol

 

That should help get the west coast shipping mess get cleared out. I'll bet Mayor Pete thinks the truckers should all drive a Tesla or Prius.

 

he is too busy trying to figure out the breast feeding problem he and husband/Wife are having

 

A properly working Diesel pump, delivers about 60 gallons a minute, about 10x faster than a standard auto pump.

Semi truck fuel tanks vary in size, but they hold an average of 125 to 300 gallons of fuel. There is a fuel tank located on each side of the tractor, and fuel is distributed between the two tanks to balance weight.

Fuel tanks on semi trucks are not standard but are specialized to the buyer's needs. For example, a 2011 Kenworth T660 truck can be purchased previously-owned with dual 120-gallon fuel tanks for 240 total gallons.

 

Very helpful. Thanks.

 

Supposedly in diesel for now. Natural gas in St. Louis. Our coal reserves are lowest in years. When the January 4th mandate hits, what gives? China is already straight up telling their people about coming issues. Our gov't says inflation is good, shortages are good....etc......

To be clear, I am not a conspiracy theorist nor a sky is falling type of guy. Maybe things will be okay come March. But it seems as if one my one of important sectors are crapping out. What will December/January look like? I'm not hopeful. Rolling electrical blackouts?

 

It's not an accident. They really do want us dead.

 

@Theflyingsmurf

 

My hometown is on that list. I'll see what I can find out.

 

Most ships and most freight locomotives are diesel electric. Wonder if they’re being squeezed too.

 

Locomotives use #4 Fuel Oil

 

Confirmed by a cousin. She hasn't answered my question yet. There's quite a few friends and family tagged in the FB post so someone will know the limits once they see it.

 

Not sure, but I'm not seeing it with search engine results. But it might take a bit to catch up.

 

Go straight to the source. If you heard a rumor it was happening at a specific place in your area - call them up! Ask them.

 

No need. It's on Pilots corp website now.

 

Will this affect gasoline like last time on the eastern part of the U.S. ?

 

Gasoline is hauled by diesel fuelled tankers.

 

I'm a coast to coast truck driver ... I haven't seen or heard of any problems ...

Filled up in El Paso, TX at Flying J on Friday afternoon, Love's in Weatherford, TX ... Will be getting filled up again in the morning just outside of Knoxville, TN ...

I have 2 - 100 gallon tanks, I get between 7-9 mpg ...

 

I don't like the fuel rationing. Truckers time their stops. They get paid per mile and plan their routes accordingly. Those that run reefer have it down to the half hour, or less. This is another major disruption.

 

Hmm. Haven't had any issues myself. Then again, I rarely allow the truck to drop below half. I like to keep her full. I'll often top off at the start of every day. By combining getting fuel with my pre trip I save a little hos.

I'll keep an eye out though, thanks.

 

Thanks Biden F’ed everything up

 

Oh, he’s just getting started too. Plenty more where all this crap sammich is coming from.

 

I have heard that also. The friend telling me is a higher volume user than me and I do give it some weight. Also said some def issues…this one I do see. Some high dollar def (in 2 1/2 jugs) around here but the local chains that have some less expensive have not had any in months.

 

And once the Communist Party "vaccine mandate" kicks in next month and side lines MORE drivers and trucks, then fuel will REALLY be scarce! And ANY price! Hope all the greenie weenies like walking around in the snow.

 

This might be a simple question but....Why can't a driver just drive to the next fuel stop and add another 60 gallons?
Some stations are on either side of the freeway or even right across the street in some cases. Of course, there are some stops when there is only 1 station for miles.
How do they determine you got 60 gals? Is it per truck or per driver? Is it a simple case of having another person pay for another 60 gals???

 

If this was actually a widespread problem I'm sure that would happen.

In any case, 60 gallons will get ya pretty far. Newer trucks get way better fuel economy than most folks would believe. I've gotten as high as 9 but average 7.5-8. Loaded.

Even if ya drop the hammer you can get mid 6mpgs which is 360 miles on 60 gallons.

 

Still, this is better than having to put up with mean tweets, am I right folks?

 

My experience with this limit is in the $ amount, I just hang up the pump and run my CC again and you get another 60 gallons. It's a way to keep bogus cards sales down.

 

This is just the Party's way of getting us used to the limits of a charge for electric trucks. Electric trucks can only go this distance before needing to pull off and recharge. And the "30 minutes" it takes to "refuel" a truck is what TPTB are saying
it takes to recharge and electric truck.

Just like Pavlov's Dog, we are being reflexively trained to accept this set of circumstances so when fossil fuels are withdrawn in 2030 we will be used to the limitations imposed upon us for traveling and limitations of free movement.

 

Oh good grief.

This is just the Party's way of getting us used to the limits of a charge for electric trucks. Electric trucks can only go this distance before needing to pull off and recharge. And the "30 minutes" it takes to "refuel" a truck is what TPTB are saying
it takes to recharge and electric truck.

Just like Pavlov's Dog, we are being reflexively trained to accept this set of circumstances so when fossil fuels are withdrawn in 2030 we will be used to the limitations imposed upon us for traveling and limitations of free movement.

No. It isn't. It's a couple of truck stops in one state that are having trouble getting tanker deliveries.

I'm an OTR driver. If this was actually a problem I'd be the first to let y'all know.

I've actually run into this a handful of times over the years. It happens.

 

If I wasn't just topping off, I usually put in 100-200 gals. My KW held 240.
I kept it full in winter time, unless I had to hold it back for weight.

 

I gotta run half tanks for Budweiser loads.

 

Lol. When I bring my wife I gotta move the fifth wheel because she brings everything. Including the kitchen sink.

I don't haul beer loads when she's with me.