Capt._Chaos
September 19th, 2005, 19:56
If you have ever looked around at a truck stop fuel island, there's usually a slight film of diesel fuel on the ground where over the course of a day, each time a truck fuels, a few drops of diesel will drip on the ground.
That oily film it creates can be dangerous! In fact, it can nearly replicate what it's like to walk on an icy sidewalk in the winter time, but this goes on year-round! :yikes:
Some truck stops have seen this as a liability issue, and often have someone out there closing down each fuel island one at a time to wash the spilled fuel away, but unfortunately, too many others don't.
Do yourself a favor and use extreme caution when walking around the fuel islands, and when entering & exiting your cab. Even when you walk into the building to handle this transaction, the film is likely still on your shoes.
Also, out of consideration for other drivers, always pull forward after fueling, and during busy times of the day, be sure to park your truck in a designated parking place if you're going to do any non-fueling-related business (phone calls, restroom, grab a bite to eat, etc).
That oily film it creates can be dangerous! In fact, it can nearly replicate what it's like to walk on an icy sidewalk in the winter time, but this goes on year-round! :yikes:
Some truck stops have seen this as a liability issue, and often have someone out there closing down each fuel island one at a time to wash the spilled fuel away, but unfortunately, too many others don't.
Do yourself a favor and use extreme caution when walking around the fuel islands, and when entering & exiting your cab. Even when you walk into the building to handle this transaction, the film is likely still on your shoes.
Also, out of consideration for other drivers, always pull forward after fueling, and during busy times of the day, be sure to park your truck in a designated parking place if you're going to do any non-fueling-related business (phone calls, restroom, grab a bite to eat, etc).