dogvetia wrote:
well for what its worth, we fueled in Indiana with our motorhome on a truck island and was charged 28 cents a gallon above the posted price since we did not have a DOT number. Most likely the truckers are able to get a little better deal while the motoring public pays a bit more. Not complaining but just did not understand so obviously this is the last time I fuel in Indiana with a MH. Did not try to get into a car island but they may have similar rules. Any input from Indiana residents? tom
Indiana taxes "the motoring public" by the gallon at the pump and "the truckers" by miles driven in the state. It is not a better deal, and Indiana is not the only state that taxes this way. Thus you will find different prices at truck pumps vs out front in many states, and find yourself paying the out front price on fuel bought at the truck pumps if you don't have commercial carrier documentation.
The purpose of collecting taxes by miles drive rather than fuel purchased is so truckers with huge tanks can't avoid the road tax simply by driving through without buying fuel. Actually, you can do this with your car if it has enough range and you know the tax structures. I like to get through Illinois without buying fuel, but can seldom do it (nine gallon tank).
