This Was Weird

I had 1 in the middle of nowhere, in New Mexico, I think it was.......During training, he was sleeping that day,

Coming up on a weigh station, yet there wasn't anything there, as I approached slowly looking for it ! lol

Soon as I pass the point of no return, I noticed LEO sitting in the grassy ditch, on the right, by the "WS" spot, talking to some guy, who had pulled in there.

So as I pass the cop hits his lights n siren for a second, gives me the "You been a bad boy" finger wave, I wave back like OOOOPSIE....... I'm sorry......I was waiting for him to come after me for like 20 miles...... I was driving slow and watching my mirrors, he never did came get me Wheeeeeeew !

"Off Road Diesel" is #2 Diesel, which contains a higher amount of sulphur compared to what we pump. It is usually cheaper, gels at a lower temp, and will plug up the DPF filters and sensors faster.

It's been awhile back but an oversized passed me and a little while later I passed him while he was pulled over. A bit later he passed me again so I got on the radio and asked him how his visit with the road pirates went. He said they were just checking permits. Since then I've had similar experiences with chemical tankers. Not myself with just a food grade. They seem to leave me alone. But it does make you think... Would I really want that kind of attention. I recall Brett mentioning chemical or hazmat not being worth what little if at all extra money that comes with it. And I think I'd have to agree. Although I have spoke with a person that said they ran local and was home each night and made 1500.00 a week while dragging a "pipebomb" or cryogenic tanker. That I might consider as I have been OTR for awhile now and I have a few goals for 2020.

I spent some time in the wind tunnel yesterday and I won't lie... It hurts today. So... In 2020 I plan on more skydiving and less worky work.

I was pulled over on a rural 2-lane highway once. The Trooper was simply checking to see if I was using off-road diesel in my Swift truck. Seems local loggers might try to save a little money by not paying highway taxes.

How does the officer "inspect" the diesel fuel? He asked me to open the tank lid. Then he stuck a long white zip-tie in and pulled it out. No dyed fuel in the ridges, I was good to go.

Isn't reefer fuel also considered "off road" diesel?

Idk, Rob. I would guess "no" since we fill reefer from the same pump as we fill the truck. I have never checked prices to see if reefer price is less per gallon.

Isn't reefer fuel also considered "off road" diesel?

Idk, Rob. I would guess "no" since we fill reefer from the same pump as we fill the truck. I have never checked prices to see if reefer price is less per gallon.

My confusion came from reefer fuel not being taxable. At the pump it likely is, but the company can get a tax credit for fuel that is used if the fuel doesnt move the power unit (tractor) down the roadway. I haven't had to pump fuel on the road yet, both places I've driven for had pumps in the yard so I wasnt entirely sure.

I'm actually about to fill my reefer. Pump price is the same. Unfortunately I have no idea whether Prime gets a credit for whatever goes in the reefer. Although it specifically asks at the pump if you are filling truck, reefer or both. After filling the truck it then tells you to pull forward and fill reefer. This could be the way they differentiate fuel use for tax purposes.

See the link below regarding dyed fuel, which is not subject to the Federal Excise Tax or at Missouri fuel taxes.

https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p4941.pdf

Missouri Dyed Fuel Tax Exemption