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Ran out of fuel
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You never know, play the hand you got. If you are called back, don't repeat that mistake and try not to make any more and see what happens. I've seen some guys get hired on for reasons I still can't figure out. Some of the things they did are much worse than what you did.
Indecisi0n
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Next time you go to work pack some extra diesal in your backpack.
You hit the nail right on the head. We had a part time sup get his cdl and go seasonal. He drove to his destination and said he was too scared to drive back. He was made a full time feeder OMS shortly after.
Those who can't do, get chosen to be In charge!
ChickenLegs
Safety Expert
If you call them benefits.... You can get the same coverage from the government
ChickenLegs
Safety Expert
Coasting is illegal.
Insaneasylum
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Only in formula 1 is it illegal to coast across the finish
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Insaneasylum
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ChickenLegs
Safety Expert
Only in every state is it illegal to coast your tractor trailer.
ibleedbrown
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exactly what i was thinkin, were there any gas stations nearby?
Insaneasylum
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I would have if I had noticed sooner. The fuel gauge was directly behind the steering wheel. I saw it as I was getting off the interstate. Had no idea how long it was on. And at that point I was less than 2 miles away from the hub.
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BrownChoice
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You dont wanna run a diesel dry...
Insaneasylum
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Yeah found that out. Fuel filter goes dry then trying to start it is a pain. And you over heat the starter.
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cachsux
Wah
NEVER trust a gauge regardless of the age of the equipment. There's a fuel cap. Look in the tank. Not sure, PUT SOME FUEL IN AND BE SURE.
As mentioned, don't worry about management. Worry about the pissed off mechanic that will be coming to get you. You're lucky it was able to be restarted. Usually you need a new fuel filter and have to prime the system. Be thankful you didn't do that on one of the new LNG rigs.
As mentioned, don't worry about management. Worry about the pissed off mechanic that will be coming to get you. You're lucky it was able to be restarted. Usually you need a new fuel filter and have to prime the system. Be thankful you didn't do that on one of the new LNG rigs.
UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)
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That's what my boss said. There are at least two service stations within 2 miles of the mall with diesel pumps. He lost at least 1/2-1 hour and was the subject of the PCM the following morning.
How do you run out of fuel on a city run?
1BROWNWRENCH
Amatuer Malthusian
If you were coasting across the line out of fuel in first place in Formula 1, you would be DQed because they require fuel to be left for inspection. Usually a liter.
oldngray
nowhere special
He probably didn't fuel every day as he should. I knew some low mileage routes that would only fuel about once a week. Very bad habit.
UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)
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I don't fuel every day as there is no need to do so. I fuel every 3 days.
He thought he could make it through the rest of the day running on fumes. He thought wrong.
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