Using Truck Stops

Big trucks pay road tax through IFTA, based on miles driven in each state. Each state has their own tax rate and the rebate tax rate that may not be the same as paid at the pump in that state, but that's another issue. Interstate diesel tax rate is often different than local general public tax rate as posted on many truck stop signs. If there is an RV lane, the fuel pump will be set up to reflect that difference in fuel tax rates. If you buy fuel on the normal big truck fuel island the fuel desk will probably have to set the pump for you. In todays age of automatic, computer everything, without a D.O.T. number the pump will probably resort to the non-IFTA price. Many new truck stops like Flying J will have RV lanes tailored to the needs of an RV with dump stations and propane fill stations along with a "fuel island" diesel, DEF setup.

It is considered rude to park or pull forward after fueling and go eat. Fuel, pull forward, pay/restroom and be on our way. If it takes more than the time to fuel, wash your windows and do your inspections (about 10 min.) pull off the island and park. Truck island fuel pumps are set around 40 gpm so hang on to the handle.