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Old 04-21-2004, 12:57 PM
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finding diesel fuel stations

Say I'm pulling my 5th in a different state, how can I plan my fuel stops. Is there a web source to help find diesel fuel stations?
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Yep, most major truck stop chains have a web site listing diesel locations and prices.

There's also a book printed for RV'ers that list services on Interstate Exits.

Try a Google search....
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A lot of the larger places have a list of locations as well as list the prices for fuel at the time.

Here are a few:

TA
http://www.tatravelcenters.com/ta/di...l_prices.phtml

Pilot
http://www.pilotcorp.com/

Wal-Mart
http://www.murphyoilcorp.com/stores/

There are more, but those are a few.
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well i drive to ct once a month and from here it is 1.61 per gal i can make it to you for the next fuel up which is usually 1.50s i try to avoid other states like maryland 1.95 and when i leave ct i only put in enough fuel to get to jersey before i fill up again. but i have been caught low on fuel before and had to pay high prices. my suggestion would be bring along an extra 5 or 10 gals to give yourself some lead way.

hope this helps
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Flying Js are usually close enough together that you don't need to worry about running out on the Interstate at least. They're open 24 hours and have good fuel.

http://www.flyingj.com/fuel/diesel_CF.cfm?state=ALL
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.........and when you are there (flying J) just ask for the latest location map at the fuel desk. Very handy!!
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Or, an auxillary fuel tank will eliminate your worry.
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Any one know if they have any diesel stations in Beatty, Nv. or near there. I've checked all the sources I know and can find no info. Being the east end of Death Valley I know there's no truck stops.
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from http://www.truckstops.com


Rebel Oil Truck Stop Service Details:
Address: US 95 N & 1st
City: Beatty
State: NV
Phone Number: 775-553-2378
Fuel Brand: 76

Fuel
diesel (18-wheelers)
gasoline
self service diesel
24 hour (365 days) fuel desk

Truck Parking
medium overnight lot (25-84 trucks)
paved overnight lot
trailer drop area
RV overnight parking

Driver Services
convenience store
groceries nearby

Vehicle Services
diesel mechanic - minor repairs

Credit Cards
American Express
Visa/MasterCard
Discover Card
Voyager card
Wright Express card

Money Transfers
ATM machine

Fuel Checks
ComChek

Fuel Cards
ComChek
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Thanks, Tpilaske! I guess I need to pick up one of those guides since I'm new to the Diesel scene. Actually those auxillary tanks with a toolbox is starting to look real attractive. That would give me a place for the fuel additive. Had a bottle of that stuff leak in the truck the first real hot day we had boy that reeks!
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Flying J is definitely my favorite truck stop.

They have pay at the pump at 90% of their stops. They have a seperate fueling island JUST for RVs and small trucks as well as seperate parking for RVs and small trucks. They have clean bathrooms too.
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The only place I ever had problems finding a diesel station was in Chicago. I ended up having to go to a fuel station on a toll road and argue with the attendant that I did, indeed, need to buy diesel fuel.
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Truck stop directories as was mentioned before. I keep one near me and will real often plan my runs around where I can pull the rig in and shut down for the night. To drive for a living requires lots of planning ahead. Petro's are my 1st choice, no lot lizards! Close to Chicago, E on 80/94 to exit 6 in Gary, there's a Pilot I paid $1.55/gal last week, only needed 174 gals. Definitely, a truck stop guide at most any truck stop..........Dan
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Don't the freeway signs have that info?


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