Don't Linger At Fuel Pumps!

[TJ&LadyDi]

Ahhh, “the good ol’ days, @Jim! Personal service was good; “Mabel, how’s your day going? Would you please ring Charlie over at the grocery store for me? Thanks.”

TJ

 

[bpaikman]

Can't say anything here!!! I can already feel my blood pressure rising.

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[bpaikman]

Your point is well made, @Neal, but we’ve become a bit circumspect about trying to “educate” people that appear to lack societal awareness and common sense. Their reaction is sometimes pretty unpredictable and we’d prefer to just find another pump and let the next big-rig driver “educate” them. It will probably be a more effective “teaching moment” than this ol’ dinosaur could muster.

It doesn’t take a genius to understand that fueling lanes are for...well, you know...fueling. Anyone who fails to grasp that simple fact is probably not a candidate for a PhD in truck-stop etiquette anyway.

YMMV

TJ

My thoughts exactly. I have tried exactly twice in my life to nicely educate someone, only to find out they knew exactly what they doing and got myself vulgarly cussed out. It’s like they do it on purpose, HOPING to find some easy target like me to bully and try to intimidate. I just walk away.

 

[Chuggs]

I guess they need a station referee. Asks them to promptly dispense fuel. Asks them to move up and they have a 15 minute timer or their rig will be booted. $200 fine to have it removed. Then the lines would keep moving.

Airport ticket vehicles that aren’t picking up or dropping off. Sit there for more than a few minutes...and you will be asked to depart the loading area or be ticketed.

I always keep fingers crossed that I am lucky and find a completely unoccupied lane when I arrive. Yeah...in my dream.

 

[MapNerd]

Experiencing first hand this afternoon that this is a two way street as I sit behind a semi that is not fueling and the driver is nowhere to be found. Wouldn’t be so bad if 3 of the 8 stalls weren’t closed for what looks like pressure washing while three semis that are not fueling block the lanes!

 

[Kevin D Pem]

Experiencing first hand this afternoon that this is a two way street as I sit behind a semi that is not fueling and the driver is nowhere to be found. Wouldn’t be so bad if 3 of the 8 stalls weren’t closed for what looks like pressure washing while three semis that are not fueling block the lanes!

Don't think the spirit of this post is only an RV thing. It is a driver thing, and modern day upbringing. I would rather that all the players pulled from the top of the deck.

 

[STANDERSON]

We were at Costco and someone decided they had to turn around and back into the pump. Everyone was yelling at them and waving their arms for her to stop. She was oblivious.

 

[Loose Cannon]

Folks, I think we all miss what would really work in this situation. He/She may be a new RVer as we all once were. I remember to this day pulling into my first truck stop (TA) at night. It was unnerving with all the noise and hustle. Go up to them and be educational and explain the etiquette of truck stop fueling. Explain how it is our goal as RVers to not tie up the pump lanes any longer than needed. Explain that you should fuel up first and move forward to the yellow line or even better, go park in the larger parking area to tidy up as needed. A friendly conversation can go a long way and help people understand what we're all expecting and how trucker's need to get in and out of there as they have limited duty days. We are all quick to hate and short to educate and be kind. And don't forget to tell them about RVForums.com

I'm an over-the-road trucker, and I truly appreciate your approach! You're right, we are limited in the hours we can drive and earn a living. Quite often, every minute really does count! Thank you!?

 

[Old Bubblehead]

You can't control how people act, but you can control your response.

I pump as fast as possible, and move along quickly. I interact with the other customers (mostly truckers) when they are inclined to do so. I know they are working and being monitored for outages.

I lock to door to the coach when I step out, DW watches cameras. We have had some pan handling occur on stops and we keep our guard high.

 

[STANDERSON]

There are two different types.

1. The one who see you, does their business, and moves away the pump so you can get in and fill up. They usually smile and wave.
2. The one who see you, does their business, walks by you to go into the store and spend 1/2 hour shopping while blocking the pump. They usually ask "If that yours?" "Nope, stole it"