Ep.#14 - Fuel Tools

[@albertmartin6298]

man I like to meet you someday Mark you're a great guy and great teacher

[@russlea6383]

Watch your clock; the cheaper the fuel, the longer the lines.

[@Lyynk]

Thanks for the tips dude. I'm going to start using these tools. I'm a company driver but I get an incentive if I save on fuel.

[@110texan5]

Great vid brotha increase mpg, lower price of fuel.👍 but how clean is that cheap fuel my truck is very clean fuel Sensitive. 👍❤️🇺🇸 from Texas

[@tazz-ij3ik]

Maybe you should have shown your buddy the little guy some of your fuel saving tips maybe he would still be with prime but I doubt it a lot of people said that he wouldn't make it there 2 months I guess they were right now he's back with Raven

[@jimbobottleneck890]

Don't talk shit about The Little Guy!!

[@MarkStaite]

9,000 ways to make money in trucking: Just need to find the way that works for you. You're not in Matt's shoes and haven't a clue as to all the variable pressures that went into his decision to leave Prime. Be happy that he's working on bettering his situation for himself and his family and leave the cheap shots unspoken.

[@tazz-ij3ik]

After 20 years are driving a truck and being an owner operator and being able to retire at the age of 48 and not having to work anymore I think I've learned a thing or two I just never jumped from company to company like the drivers do nowadays just saying I know everybody's got to find their niche

[@danielthebest4104]

hi Mark great information thanks I will be getting in lease purchase soon

[@johnbeckman8916]

When you discuss "Fuel Strategies" you sound more like Roger Penske than a OTR truck driver. GOOD STUFF!

[@charlestait5303]

Mark, Why look at the cpg less tax? Thanks, Bill

[@MarkStaite]

Fuel tax is handled via IFTA so tax at the pump will either be a wash or a rebate later for you.

[@jweidn01]

+mark staite, I've noticed since I got my regular class d drivers license that 90% of the time there must be an interstate freeway up charge as it's usually always cheaper to fuel in town, especially in small rural towns for some reason. like I said last night, I grew up in the Minneapolis/st. Paul twin Cities metro, went to hs out in Buffalo mn, lived there about 17 years, came back and noticed that something as small as 40 miles from a metropolitan area can make a huge difference. now, I use gas buddy app on my phone for my personal vehicle, there is listed diesel there as well, but the downfall is no plugging in of your start and destination points, can only input a city you're wondering about. thanks though, I'm gonna use this site if it also works for gasoline, ethanol blends, etc.

[@stevenroland7695]

Thanks Mark your the man, going to use this in my trip planning. Thanks again

[@SJGINC]

Have you ever tried the gas buddy app?

[@MarkStaite]

No

[@TheTrillin]

Another GREAT video Mark!

[@UTubeJunky]

Great info. I just got into a lease. Findfuelstops will be one of my go to web-sites for trip planning. Thanks for sharing.

[@johnmullen1965]

Will the trainer show the student all three ways you showed on this video

[@MarkStaite]

These are Lease/Op tools. Company drivers shouldn't really focus on this stuff yet. Step#1 - Get your CDL. Stay focused on that for now.

[@albertsoler9932]

Hahaha," look at what i made for dinner"..thats a good one mark. You film quality stuff on the topics of truck driving, especially the fuel ones.....thats really using the tools of the trade. Thank you for your response....

[@calitrucker1]

at what point does out-of-route mileage become a factor when shopping for diesel? a lot of the fuel stops that popped up are not on the main hwy.

[@MarkStaite]

Do the math on those OOR miles: How much fuel burned -vs- overall davings. Most times I find it not worth while to go OOR. Better to splash 50gals, bank the free shower, and push it up the road to a cheap spot enroute.

[@Leezah422]

Yep - stop in Muskogee. Hey thanks, btw, for your vids. Really enjoying them.

[@jefferygibbons9770]

Could company drivers use those apps in your video

[@MarkStaite]

Jeffery Gibbons You could, but most companies will dictate your fuel stops for you.

[@robertlove2901]

Hay Mark Good Video .I am New to youtub But I am old hand in the truck . I just turned 62 years old I've been Trucking sense iwas 21 . But I seen I could work as a company Driver early on . So at 23 I purchased my first truck and Trailer . I getting ready to pick up my last New truck tomorrow and in 2016 I will trade this reefer off. I been with this company sense I bought my first truck . I was a the yard my boss had a sign up on the bulletin board about your channel and the fuel surcharge I found it very informational and I learned a couple things . Just wanted to say thanks..

[@ericchristian7916]

Heyyyyyy brother trucker. I'm conflicted between Schneider and Prime. And the difference between the percentage pay is what's got me thinking more about Prime. I've been driving for about 13 years as a company driver. But pretty much hit the company driver pay ceiling. 72% vs about 65% is the differences. That's a big gap. But it seems like Schneider may have more consistent freight. Personally I'm a hard runner. While I'm out I wanna run as hard as possible to make it worth my time. Or at least be able to clear 15~1800 wkly after expenses. Is it possible @ Prime?

[@MarkStaite]

Eric Christian Yes

[@MykSr]

Great to see you again, thanks for another informative video (:

[@nodayoff1000]

Less weight on a load helps with miles per gallon too

[@geartwister]

luv the vid

[@cspeacock61]

Great vids Mark. Informative. I'll be starting PSD orientation Aug 3rd. Hope I run into you at some point. What's the best means of getting a hold of ya? Cheers.

[@MarkStaite]

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[@drewcarr1]

Mark what is ur opinion on this??...some drivers say if yu not driving 70 mph..yu wont make any money..but i have been told if yu bring it down to 62 mph..yu can save about 300 dollars a week in fuel..your thoughts??

[@MarkStaite]

Andrew Ward Two identical loads on two identical spec 'd trucks. Same appointment times... One runs 57mph, the other at 70mph. 1,200 miles. You chose: Do you want to waste money, get there early and sit for appt time? or... Keep money in your pocket and still make OTD? You chose.

[@drewcarr1]

Mark Staite I never do 70....lol...thanks...

[@dks13827]

Mark great vid. My grandparents had a farm there in Eufaula. Pronounced you-fall-ah !!! FYI. Be safe.

[@Doug1637]

So what do you suggest doing if the website you provided says a lower price than the prime app. As I was planning my trip in McClean IL at the pilot the website said 2.17 less tax but the prime app says 2.25 what would you do in that case?

[@mh9113]

Did you get an answer? I'm wondering the same thing. All of the prices shown on the website are actually cheaper than what the prime app is showing... Almost a 10-20 cent difference.

[@williamsetty]

hey mark Great videos my name is willie im coming to prime hope to see you

[@MarkStaite]

+willie symonette ... Welcome. Hope all goes well. Be patient and understanding during orientation. It can get chaotic at times. So much to do and so few to help out. Be the bamboo reed in the wind and just bend with it.

[@nodayoff1000]

I use fuel book app

[@albertsoler3566]

Hey Mark, to long in between films, its hard to keep up interest when your subscribers dont hear from you man!

[@MarkStaite]

albert soler Albert ... Work comes first followed by sleep so I'm not working fatigued. As always, I love hearing content ideas from viewers! Let me know what topics you would like for me to cover! I try to keep the content I post relevant and of high quality. I refuse to shoot, "Look What I Made For Dinner" videos. The more topic ideas, the merrier. Thanks for watching.