Macro Fuel Stops

I was reading a post the other day and some one mentioned the empty fuel macro on the QC. I have been busy and lost that post. Can't find that macro in the book (wonder why lol). Could one of you give me that macro. Much appreciation!

I was reading a post the other day and some one mentioned the empty fuel macro on the QC. I have been busy and lost that post. Can't find that macro in the book (wonder why lol). Could one of you give me that macro. Much appreciation!

Are you asking what number macro it is if so I think it depends on the company I don't think every company has the same macros in the same order

That mskes sense. Will have to ask around one of the yards i guess.

That was me that posted about it. Macros are quick messages you can send on the QC. They're kinda like fill in the blank messages.

Macro:

I need local directions to location __.

APU Hours ___.

Arrived at location __.

Docked at location __.

Besides the FreeForm Message. They're just a fill in the blank message that companies require to tell them about your activities.

Every companies has the macros at a different order. At company X, the fuel macro is 18, at company Y the fuel macro is 27, but at company Z the fuel macro is 48. You'll learn these overtime and in training.

Now about the fuel macro specifically. Is every large carrier the fuel macro is computer generated. For example, if you put that you have 3/8 of fuel then it'll find a fuel stop within probably the next 100 miles. If you put that you're 7/8 fuel then it'll find you a fuel stop 700 miles away. It aims for the lowest price fuel it can give you.

It is a good habit to always put a little lower fuel level then you actually have. For example, if you have 3/4 then put 5/8. That way youll ensure it won't ever run you too low just so it will save you a penny. From experience, the fuel macro at Prime always runs me extremely low. Many times I barely even managed to reach my fuel stop before running out of fuel. That's why you always say that you have a little less than you actually do.

Hope I answered your questions. Don't put too much thought into this, it's easy stuff and you'll learn it in training.

APU:

Auxiliary Power Unit

On tractor trailers, and APU is a small diesel engine that powers a heat and air conditioning unit while charging the truck's main batteries at the same time. This allows the driver to remain comfortable in the cab and have access to electric power without running the main truck engine.

Having an APU helps save money in fuel costs and saves wear and tear on the main engine, though they tend to be expensive to install and maintain. Therefore only a very small percentage of the trucks on the road today come equipped with an APU.

Thanks so much Daniel. Yes our fuel macro is 11, so if I am at a TA and want to shower then instead of waiting, I would put in 0:8? Would this work immediately?

Thanks so much Daniel. Yes our fuel macro is 11, so if I am at a TA and want to shower then instead of waiting, I would put in 0:8? Would this work immediately?

Technically yes, the computer will think you're empty and will always give you the closest fuel stop. But as a rookie, I wouldnt abuse it.