How I Unload Fuel ( Gravity Drop )

[@Billy-hx3zi]

I love watching these kind of videos. I’ve been hauling fuel for about a year and a half now. It’s my first legit truck driving job. Made $109k in my first year at 24 years old. Getting my CDL was the best thing I’ve done for myself. Stay safe out there driver

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

Great to hear man.... stick with it... you ain't gonna get rich but indo love the job

[@Billy-hx3zi]

@@Life-On-18-Wheels it’s a well paying job for the amount of work involved in my opinion, I live pretty comfortably coming from my last job. Not sure if I wanna do it forever but I enjoy it for now nonetheless 👍🏽

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

Heard that

[@alonshalit5778]

May I ask what company do you work for?

[@Billy-hx3zi]

@@alonshalit5778 SBT, INC. (Sapp Bros like the truck stops)

[@ItzzOzzyy]

I am now a local fuel hauler ever since I started watching your videos and you are part of the reason I wanted to start hauling fuel

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

Ahh man thank you.. be safe

[@joshualupio4077]

My respect to all the truck drivers that work with fuel

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

Thank you man it is appreciated✌️✌️

[@nzuri115]

As a new fuel hauler I thank you for these types of videos. I am with a trainer but he explains things pretty fast and it’s a lot to get in such a small amount of time. Your videos are making a difference and I appreciate you giving us your time and sharing your knowledge 🩷

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

Glad to help

[@davidrains9899]

I use to haul propane and butane gas and I hauled gasoline and diesel when i lived in East Texas, now i live in North Carolina, I enjoy your videos of this work, I can’t work anymore because of age and injury and I would love to be able to do this again, i hope all your viewers will never take their work for granted and thank God for good health and a good job. Keep up the good work.🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

Thank you

[@idahocougarfan9511]

Do you not have to use a vapor recovery on the gas?

[@crzzymnn911]

This was my first day solo delivering fuel. It was nerve racking..but it went relatively smooth. Ive been binging your videos learning as much as I can.

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

Thank you... I do appreciate it and congrats 👏 💯

[@fredricksproulls2665]

Out of all of the fuel hauling videos that i watch. Your videos are the best sir

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

Ahh man thank you...

[@DroRez]

I’m a tanker driver myself and i have a question how come the you don’t connect vapor hoses to the gasoline tanks you’re filling?

[@johnybanks6025]

Great video man. I'm about to start my career in gas, been driving freight for about 3 years now it's time for a change. Thank you for showing me a efficient, safe and fast way of doing this job. My next employer will be grateful. I appreciate you taking the time to teach us. Big thanks.

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

Ahh man thank you... I got plenty other videos as well on this subject and also did a update video on this.... go check them out also

[@Aris116]

You've done this a few times...very efficient 👍. Thanks for a great video. I'm driving dry van right now, but I'd like to give this type of work a try, looks like you get a bit of exercise doing this.

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

Once you get in a routine you can be pretty quick at it... you get plenty of exercise if your willing to do the physical labor

[@aceeeeeeee11]

Thanks a million for the great and informative video, really appreciate guys like you for taking the time to do this

[@Mesena2773]

Sir, you're a class act, a true craftsmen. Thank you for sharing. God bless you sir.

[@TankoYanko]

I do this day in and out 6 days a week sometimes I wish I didn’t but at the same time we love what we do stay safe out there brother!

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

Amen brother you stay safe as well

[@Caribbeana]

How much money u make per month?

[@aaronyoung472]

I start in the game April 24th can’t wait all i keep hearing is it’s a dangerous job but I’m like life is dangerous. 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

It ain't to bad just transfer product the right way and you will be fine

[@tedlouviere]

Hey Mike, I do appreciate your operation. You cover all your steps in detail very very professional, likeGodspeed brother.

[@TomBean-qf6zv]

Brought back some memories, used that Buck Rogers drop gun a bit, at least that's what we called 'em around here. Mostly at the older stores that didn't have a vapor return line that worked, talk about pressurizing a tank up if you didn't use it, really had a mess on your hands then. Y'all have a good day now.

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

Thank you man and you right about having a mess on your hands lol

[@vegetzadax4020]

Greetings from the Czech Republic. Nice job man. I drive around Europe with a fuel tank. My dream is to drive big trucks in USA.

[@Hexium94]

This video is incredible and i hope you and your channel have nothing but success, thank you so much for all the detail. I’ve been driving 4.5 years dry van and am thinking about getting into the fuel hauler industry and this is helpful for giving me an idea of what to expect

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

Ahhh thank you appreciate it

[@sampson4685]

Bring back a lot of memories. Great video 👍. Like your content.

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

Thank you sir

[@ItsVega94]

Working my first months as a Truck Driver with Schneider Bulk hauling General Chemicals, But i'm interested in Fuel. Seeing this makes it seem so easy to learn now that I have a general idea of how to work with tanks. We don't haul fuel but we do have compartment trailers as well. Loved the video!

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

Thank you

[@gonzagawasswa610]

Cool how is the pay am still thinking either Schneider or prime hauling tank!!!

[@gonzagawasswa610]

Are you OTR OR REGIONAL?

[@ikec2894]

@Gonzaga Wasswa my first truck driving job was with Schneider been driving 11 years now. Can't remember exactly what the pay was but I remember I was not to impressed. I would imagine it's better now coming out of the pandemic

[@charlespetit4522]

Saved your video. I have applied for a couple of fuel transport jobs to get off the road.

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

Good luck

[@Mathiu_Truhile]

I just started fueling hauling. This is helpful.

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

Awesome glad I could help

[@jaygold14]

How’s it so far.¿

[@Mathiu_Truhile]

@@jaygold14 Day one is in the books. Repetition and practice.

[@carlosbreton916]

Great content men , appreciate all the information. I'm currently driving tankers without Hazmat. But in the near future that's what I want to do.

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

10-4 thank you and good luck

[@Gunna2205]

Your doing a great job on videos and at what you do. Once your use to doing it a certain way that’s your way. Yes there’s different ways to do things learn it people. Stop asking why is he doing this way or that way. Learn a different way or just keep doing it your way. Keep up the great work Mike!

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

Thank you man appreciate it.

[@steveperkins1556]

Appreciate everything y’all do. If you bought it a truck brought it.

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

👍

[@EsharChayilImmanuel]

Hi great video. 👍 I decided to start researching the work detail, the do's & don'ts. I have received employment yet most likely due to my 0 experience hauling tankers. So now I am going to research maybe a credited school that provides training. Thanks again.

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

Thank you.. you are on the right track.. learn as much as you can about it..

[@SomethingEpic777]

Hopefully, by the end of this calendar-year, i'll be doing this. And this is a great vid for someone (like myself) who understands the process a bit sooner/faster if we're shown how to do it and have each step explained (like this vid did). Edit to add; Do you have any suggestions/advice for a rookie? Whether its someone new to trucking in general, or those who already have trucking experience and switching over to tanker

[@Caribbeana]

How much are they paying monthly?

[@baby.e401]

Just received my hazmat endorsement im looking forward to this type of work you would be a great person to learn from video makes alot of sense im going to subscribe to your channel keep up the good work

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

Thank you man

[@LT.X380]

Good video. I enjoy watching your videos. Drive safely my friend. God bless you. 🙏🙏🇺🇲

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

Thank you Mr Lynn God bless

[@Greg-ul4sl]

I wish I was still doing that job Not recovering the vapors,was a good reminder of the good old days. My trailer was a Heil.with manifolds. The trailer your using did it have double bulk heads ,we had to have if hauled,1993 and 1203 on the same load

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

Yes it does all out trailers are double bulkheads

[@youngaherb504]

Thanks for confirming this is the job for me. Great work

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

Thank you

[@artie4752]

Great video, you explain things very well, easy to understand, thank you! Im in Tucson Az, looking to enroll for my CDL & endorsements soon. I always had an intrest in fuel delivery just never put my plan in motion until now, looking forward to this new venture!

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

Man I wish I would have done this a long time ago... good luck with everything and I got plenty other videos on hauling fuel and doing pump offs and stuff... feel free to check them out... thank you ✌️

[@artie4752]

@@Life-On-18-Wheels Thank you very much! I do too...I'm currently finishing up a police academy, but realizing it's not for me, I just can't quit though, I need to finish this faze and check it off my list! I'll check out your other videos too, keep up the good work!

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

Thank you ✌️

[@SmedlyButler]

Nice quick drop. Great routine for sure.! we have to water paste every time. noticed that veeder root had water inches recorded. Awesome video!!

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

This store has always showed water but there isn't any I forgot to mention anything about the water past .. gonna have to make a short and show the channel that

[@MauriceSalas-f5c]

Awesome video my friend!!!

[@robd6632]

Cool video! What about middle grade gas? Is it mixed at the pump, or does it come to gas stations mixed?

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

Most gas stations nowadays mix it at the pump at the store.. but we do sometime mix it at the loading rack on occasion but not like we used to

[@sonnygreen9698]

Interesting process, I’ve often thought about tanker work, this makes it even more interesting. Thanx for the content.

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

Absolutely.. I do appreciate it

[@billybob-mz2mw]

Pull a tank is better then any other trailer

[@superdotado]

perdon mi ignorancia, la manguera de vapor la tienes conectada por el otro lado, o no la tienes conectada? e visto videos que conectan esa manguera para cargar y descargar.

[@Moondoggy1970]

Cool video,your very efficient & got her dialed 👍🏽😎

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

Thanks 👍

[@jondoe1733]

Been doin it 7 yrs you know all the tricks partner. Good video!

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

Thank you man

[@michaelbleckler4379]

Why you using the F fitting on the dsl drop? Also why get a print out if your going to stick it? My trailer has 4 compartments on it. We use the manifold all the time

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

Ain't never heard of it called a F fitting.. we call it a double drop... I use it cause I don't have another single drop... I get a print out to see what tank is the lowest so I can stick them from lowest level to highest level. It is just a routine I have done for years... and what is the manifold???

[@michaelbleckler4379]

@@Life-On-18-Wheels are trailers have 3 wheel levers and rotate them to unload all product out of one load head instead of unhooking every time you have to change compartments. Whole load of road, off road, or unleaded is great

[@michaelbleckler4379]

@@Life-On-18-Wheels you use hydropaks or mechanical pumps on your truck for pump offs?

[@michaelbleckler4379]

We call it a F fitting because it looks like a F. You can attach vapor removing to it. We have to use it at one of the hyvee stores my company goes to

[@garymcgahey9904]

You must do a few things differently in the states I see a few things that could be problematic in your delivery... connect to ground first then trailer.….vapor recovery? Opening internal valve after you open faucet handle to check if internals are functioning correctly...and switch diesel to super ground first then trailer

[@josesanchez7488]

I just suscribed. I use to haul doubles trailers but always interested in the fuel industry. My first question is why you have to stick the tanks if you had the paper from the store? I assume is like a confirmation?? Thanks!!

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

Thanks for the sub.. the stick is a more accurate reading.. the paper sometimes is not correct

[@josesanchez7488]

@@Life-On-18-Wheels perfect. Thank you sir!! Drive safe🙏

[@MrHines88]

Hi Sir, Thank You For The Learning Material I'm Plan Try Get In Tanker/Hazmat Division.. Etc Really Do Appreciate 💯% What You Do I Been CDL Trk Drive 12yrs Never Thought On Get Into Now

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

Thank you ✌️

[@kotabanister4202]

I’m 19 I love semis and watching videos about the different types of work out there and I stumbled across your channel on my recommended but my dad has been doing end dump for years but I love the vids

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@MASTER3RDEYE]

Thank you for your service.

[@xavierkh93gahanna]

I just recently got my hazmat/tankers. I’m kinda skeptical on starting because how dangerous the job is.. what are the chances of the truck rolling over? How dangerous is this job?

[@coybetsill4134]

It's very dangerous job I have a friend does that there's lots of rules u have to fellow.

[@TCG1979]

@@coybetsill4134There’s no more rules to follow than any other tractor trailer set up.

[@theregocarl6972]

Just got on with TTE can’t wait to start! Stay safe out there

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

Great man good luck

[@DominiAeternum]

So did he not get little drops of diesel in the super tank? Because he used the same pipe connection and hose.

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

Like a drop is gonna contaminate 1000 gal...

[@DominiAeternum]

@@Life-On-18-Wheels just thought you want to completely seperate anything diesel from the regular gas tiers.

[@douglasguido6627]

I just discovered your channel, I have a question, is 89 octane gasoline a mixture of 87 and 93 made inside the gas station? Is this true or does it depend on the brand of fuel? Thanks.

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

Yes sir the pumps actually mix it themselves nowadays... if you see a pump that has mid 89 oct then the pump is a little bit older then the newer ones.. doesn't depend on brand all it depends on is how new the pumps are... but yes it does mix it at the pump.. now with that being said there are still stores where we have to mix it in the trailer when we are loading it where we load so much 87 and then load 93 on it to mix at the rack...

[@douglasguido6627]

@@Life-On-18-Wheels Okay, thanks for showing how transportation and fuel management works, I've always wanted to know how it's really done.

[@mickeymouse8945]

I like the video because you do a good job of explaining everything that you do

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

Ty much

[@larryball6855]

Hi, I was wondering why u didn't use a vapor recovery hose. I just started hauling fuel.

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

In louisiana w edont have to have vapor recovery for rural areas... but we have to in metropolitan areas... this was a rural area

[@larryball6855]

@@Life-On-18-Wheels 10-4

[@neilayrons495]

I delivered fuel for over a year. Why do you not have a vapor recovery hose attached for the REG and PREM? You also dropped all your head covers before you started. I dropped them as I was using a compartment that way I knew when all compartments were drained. You also dropped the diesel along with the REG. While that saves time, I was instructed to drop the diesel by itself to ensure I didn't have a cross drop.

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

Where do you haul fuel at?

[@neilayrons495]

@@Life-On-18-Wheels I don't haul fuel any longer. When I did, I worked for KAG (Kenan Advantage Group) out of Greensboro, NC.

[@Xv1p3rCr0]

Ullage ... What is that, empty space in gallons? How do you know when you're done unloading?

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

Ullage is what the tank can hold... we have sight glasses on the loading head so we cab see when it empties

[@Xv1p3rCr0]

​@@Life-On-18-Wheels thanks 1:25 Okay but then i assume volume would be volume 😅 already inside... So if it had a 2451 gallons and you said you will put in additional 6500 gal ...the math wouldnt add up good if the ullage is 7277,no? What am i missing? I am just confused

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

Tank is 10000 gal total 2451 was already there and 90 percent ullage is the 7277.. meaning I can put 7 thousand gal before tank is full..

[@pistolpat3943]

Question, isn’t it adequate to connect vapor hose first to get a more accurate stick reading?

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

Man if it is I ain't never heard about it...

[@jerrypotter7936]

You've never heard about this? Wow...Need to let the tank "breathe" so you get a better stick reading!@@Life-On-18-Wheels

[@trevorfarr906]

Great video. Out of curiosity is there a requirement to have personal protective equipment when handling hazardous liquids such as fuel and diesel?

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

Thank you, and the only thing we have to wear is fire retardent clothing and safety glasses and work boots when at some of the loading racks... but other than that, not really

[@Baidwan8o8]

Would love to see a video on the money bit Tanker Side both as a company driver and O/O, here in AUS typical Company Gas Tanker driver will gross around AUD $120,000 - $160,000 + 12-15% Superannuation (401K equivalent) + 5 weeks Vacation p.a. effective from day one + 10 days Sick.

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

Last year I made 115,000 usd gross... that was my highest year with 3 weeks Vaca and 5 sick days

[@Baidwan8o8]

@@Life-On-18-Wheels Awesome, keep up the good work! Thanks for the videos.

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

Anytime man and thank you

[@S.818]

I like seeing different ways of doing things just in case I have to pull a different trailer. I always walk my hoses still connected to that compartment before closing it, but I got lucky with my company. I run 1 of 3 v-bottoms. I don't have worry about retain

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

Yeah this trailer here is just an old one I got from yard.. my trailer which is loaded with oil, has the v taper to it so it unloads really good

[@williammain7281]

In an apocolyptic scenario, without electricity, how practical would it be to get gas back out of the underground storage tanks at a gas station?

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

Well if you.had a pump and a battery just run a water hose down the pipe and suck it out BUT most of these tanks has a float in them and that would be a little challenging to get that hose down there..

[@sjokomelk]

I am just curious, and know nothing about this trade, but I believe I have seen other use a grounding cable between the trailer and the tank system. And shouldn't there also be a vapor recovery system or hose? Or is it depending on the tank in the ground?

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

Read other comments on this.. I have answered this numerous times

[@sjokomelk]

@@Life-On-18-Wheels Thank you. Just curious on the differences between locations and different setups. 😀

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

In louisiana we don't have to hook up vapor recovery in rural areas.. only in the big metropolitan areas.. now the ground cable.. I have never seen anyone hook anything like that up.. they may do it in different states or countries but I have never seen it done around here

[@jesselopez5943]

How long do you have to have your CDL and all your endorsements to be able to be a Tanker Driver? Thank you all in advance.....

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

When I got my endorsement and tanker on license I started pretty much right away.. just got to find the right company that will take there time and train..

[@bidenisatraitor7633]

Great vid man!

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

Thank you

[@offthewallsurfer1]

Really interesting video and I’m intrigued by all of this. I’m 2 years out from retirement of my military service and just trying to get ideas for my next career. Is it hard to get your CDL and tanker endorsement? I know how to drive a manual transmission, but 6 gears is most I’ve ever used and hauling a 54’ trailer seems a little scary. Easy to learn? The job itself as a tanker driver, do you enjoy it? I noticed on your soundings of the tank that you don’t use any indicating paste, or was that cut out? I’m used to pumps, tanks and soundings on ships. Not sure if the terminology is the same. Haha anyway sorry for my long comment. Thank you for your video and any advice that you may have.

[@DemarcoMiller-r8v]

I feel like u should use one specific hose for each gas. Because when u use the same hose that different a gas was just flowing through, that gas is going inside a different gas tank and might get contaminated, thats why I think that big crack is in the ground and gases are slowly leaking out

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

No the Crack is from heavy tankers over the years pulling in to unload... if you had 7,500 gallons of gas and 1 gallon of diesel in a hose do you think that 1 gallon will contaminate it?? I don't think so... when that product finishes there probly ain't a 20 bottle of whatever I just got done unloading that is in the hose... if that... there's no way it is getting contaminated

[@chasethornton5986]

You don’t run a vapor line for your super and no lead? I noticed you have the vapor dust cover off. Does it essentially do the same thing?

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

Law in louisiana is in rural areas no vapor recovery is required... only metropolitan areas we have to recover the vapors.... not quite sure what you mean by vapor dust cover... I have my vent dust cover on trailer off so the trailer can vent properly...

[@cesarcarrillojr.8570]

Question. Aren't you supposed to hook up the buck Rodgers to the no led and hook up the vapor hose? shouldnt you stick after hooking up the vapor to get better readings

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

once again in Louisiana, if you are in a rural area, you do not have to hook up vapor recovery in the big Metropolitan areas.

[@cesarcarrillojr.8570]

@@Life-On-18-Wheels ok gotcha. We gotta do it up here in Texas. So just wondering. I probably missed your explanation.

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

10-4

[@reverse.uno24]

Obviously you are seasoned, but my only critique for you new fuel haulers is that until you get very comfortable I would ALWAYS put my product hose on my fitting before hooking it up to a trailer compartment & same rule applies when he switches from diesel to premium. The diesel compartment is now empty so remove the ground fitting & place it on the premium drop then switch the from the diesel compartment to premium on the trailer. If you’ve been doing this awhile we all know it takes on phone call, one pedestrian, or one brain fart to cross drop a product into the wrong tank. It’s just an extra step of caution so you can prevent either a call to hazmat relief or your dispatchers. Cheers 🍻

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

I understand what you are saying but what difference does it make if you hook the hose on the drop first then on the trailer? Why is that so important to do so.. just because maybe you would open the valve before hooking it on the drop? That's why you always double-check before you open the valve.. you can easily cross drop by simply putting the drop on the tank first, then hooking it up to the wrong compartment on the trailer.. that's why you ALWAYS DOUBLE CHECK... so it doesn't really matter if you hook up to the trailer first or ground first. Just DOUBLE CHECK BEFORE YOU OPEN VALVE..

[@reverse.uno24]

@@Life-On-18-Wheels I’d say the difference is you’re looking at it from a seasoned fuel hauler perspective. When I train guys I just want them to work in a way that can prevent spills & cross drops. Think about when you were new to fuel & how much you really have to think about & how much responsibility it actually is once you get to throwing those hoses. I’ve seen a lot of my trainee’s get wet because they moved the hose from compartment to compartment without shutting off a valve & that’s minor, but you just hope from a trainer’s perspective that you’re giving your trainee’s the tools to be successful & not have to deal with the headaches of the job. Veteran guys have been there done that so don’t you want to pay it forward so new guys don’t have to go through the same mistakes we did? It’s just an extra precaution is all. To each their own.. like I said I’m not saying what you’re doing is wrong by any means! There’s a bunch of different ways to haul gas.. but if what I said makes sense to somebody & makes them more comfortable down the line then it was my pleasure. Again brother I think what you’re doing is great! All productive conversation here & no malicious intent sir 🤝🏼

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

None taken bud appreciate the feedback

[@cowboysnation1594]

I’m starting in August waiting for my TSA to get clear. I’m pumped looks fun.

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

Awesome man...

[@dalephillips8250]

Do you have to ground the trailer first? I think I would take it slow if I started this till I get used to it.

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

No have never grounded trailer.... they may do it different elsewhere but I was never taught to do it that way

[@dalephillips8250]

@Life On 18 Wheels thanks for reply and video sir

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

Yes sir anytime

[@dalephillips8250]

​@Life-On-18-Wheels 1 follow up question. Why do you stick the tanks even though you already have the Vedder reading from inside the store? Is it just to double check levels?

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

Always stick the tanks... it's the most accurate reading... the Vedder root sensors can be way off sometimes...

[@scott1lori282]

Why use pump hoses to drop? Hey I get it but a video proof of no vapor recovery?

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

The hoses we use is what the boss buys for us to use... that ain't got nothing to do with me... and not quite sure what you mean by second statement

[@chloeclingerman9883]

This is so cool, thanks for posting!

[@Madcatdaddy]

Hello sir, I’m 5’3 Male will I be able to drive this truck? I’m thinking if I could reach the pedal thank you so much and stay safe always!

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

Oh yeah slide the seat up lol

[@leindevren]

Been driving for 4 years now. Home daily and just got my hazmat endorsement. I'd like to get into hauling fuel. How do you know when a tank is full, is there a meter to show capacity?

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

Yea, we have that print out from inside the stores to tell us how much it can hold and stuff but if you are not at a store with a print out and you start to fill the tank then the flow stops and we'll let's put it this way.. this coming up Monday I got a video gonna drop from my labor day loads and let me just say that this very question is answered on that video

[@leindevren]

@Life-On-18-Wheels thanks for the reply, I will definitely take a look Monday. Be safe out there!

[@cnvi08]

Thanks for the video. How many customer loads fit in the tanker and how many trips on average do you go back to the terminal daily? Thx!

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

It all depends usually we just load for 1 store in a load sometimes we do a split load... usually 2 stops... and usually do 3 loads of gas a day sometimes 4 if we are busy...

[@cnvi08]

@@Life-On-18-Wheels thanku! Just curious where is your base Terminal?

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

Ahh we got about 6 fuel terminals that I go to in louisiana... they are in Opelousas.... port Allen.... sulphur.... alexandria.... Shreveport and bossier city... so we don't really have a base terminal... we just go to wherever our customers want us to pull loads out of

[@musclemania30]

What do you do differently (if anything) in the rain or inclement weather?

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

Nothing really just try and keep the water from getting in the tanks

[@musclemania30]

@@Life-On-18-Wheels do you use one of those umbrellas to cover them? I’m trying to get into fuel hauling and your videos are a great learning tool, thank you for taking the time to make these!

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

Oh no problem man... as long as the hose is connected to the drop then there ain't much to worry about but when you get finished unloading I usually take the lid and cover it so no water gets in

[@musclemania30]

@@Life-On-18-Wheels cool! I’m gonna subscribe 😉 Thanks for the info.

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

I have alot of other videos showing unloading at stores and doing pumps and all kind of stuff that you can learn from.. I do appreciate it..

[@lakulaluuz3777]

Right on! Do you engage a pump to do the unloading? What mode of unloading (bilk, gravity, etc)

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

This is gravity... we just hook up and let it go... no pump needed

[@lythium6878]

It’s ok to use the same hose for diesel and gas? Shouldn’t there be a specific one for each?

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

Yes there is only residue from the last product In the hoses so it won't be much to contaminate...

[@jamalgentry8518]

Fuel hauling was the best job I had. It’s sucks that I moved and had a find time finding another good company and had to go by OTR.

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

I love it wished I would had done it along time ago

[@DavidRodriguez-xt3fw]

They don't require vapor recovery out there? I'm from California they are really strict about that over here but great video

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

Only in metropolitan areas in louisiana.. not rural areas...

[@brianbell124]

Does that store not require a vapor hose hookup?

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

In louisiana law is in rural areas we are not required to hook up vapor recovery.. only in the big metropolitan areas are we required to hook it up.. this store was classified as rural

[@brianbell124]

@@Life-On-18-Wheels oh ok I was like he missed a step lol good stuff watching all your videos now!

[@tptupshakur59es]

I just got my endorsement for tanker and hazmat. How long did it take you to learn how to load the gas. Plus did your employer train

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

As long as your pretty quick at learning then not long at all.. and the company did train me

[@fredricksproulls2665]

I really enjoyed it

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

Thank you

[@daniellegler4011]

You have 3 inch gravity drop hoses?

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

Yes all our hoses are 3in and 2in

[@larryolive2071]

What was the last thing you did in the box next to the cones? Thank you.

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

If it is when you heard the air then it was closing the internal belly valves on the trailer...

[@Z0OlO0K]

Hi, I am a Dutch colleague of yours and i have a few questions for you. is it not necessary to connect an earth cable to dissipate the static electricity? and is there no vapor return hose connection avalible on these gasstations? one more question why do you go into the ground with the dipstick if you just picked up an electronic bearing in the shop. Thanks for the video enjoyed watching it.

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

1st question-- we don't hook a ground cable to the truck while unloading but we do at the terminal we load the gas at.. 2nd question-- yes there are vapor recovery at the gas stations but in rural areas we do not have to hook it up... we only have to hook it up in the big metropolitan areas.. 3rd question--we stick the tanks to verify a more accurate reading then what the print out shows... the print outs do not always read the tank levels correctly... Hope that answers your questions

[@Z0OlO0K]

Promotional film of our company unfortunately it is spoken in Dutch 😜 kzbin.info/www/bejne/hpnNZIOefLqMl8k

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

Even though it ain't my language I still enjoyed the video sure do like that old red truck that he stands on front of.... how much do yall haul per load??

[@Z0OlO0K]

@@Life-On-18-Wheels about 46.000 Liter think its 12.151 Gallon ? total weight of a loaded truck and trailer 50.000 KG thats about 110.000 pounds? does this make sense?

[@Z0OlO0K]

By the way, the red truck is an American truck which are rare here in europe and is only used as a show truck

[@terrymcnaughton1430]

Question please,Why no vapor recovery for the super? Thx

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

No vapor recovery on louisiana is necessary in rural areas only in metropolitan areas

[@terrymcnaughton1430]

Ok,thanks. I'm here in ft.worth,TEXAS & I just got my hazmat last week.Looking to get into hauling fuel for starters.

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

Oh ok if you have any questions then ask away I will try and help you out... good luck

[@csul9193]

As a vac truck operator; y’all don’t need to bond to the tanks or anything?

[@jeromehospedales2203]

How come u don't have no vapor hose hooked up when dropping the regular? Just curious cause im in orlando Florida 17 years Fuel hauling

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

We only hook up vapor recovery if we are in the bigger cities Baton Rouge, New Orleans ETC.. when we are in rural areas it is not required to hook it up.. thanks for the question

[@wendelllee1268]

from one fuel hauler to another great job how long is your trailer? be safe out there

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

Thank you man... trailer is 45 ft

[@cjohnson7508]

do you use the same hose for your diesel and then your supreme?

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

Yes

[@cjohnson7508]

@@Life-On-18-Wheels isn't that cross contamination? Especially going from diesel to gasoline?

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

The hose is empty how is that cross contaminated? Explain

[@zates2272]

I enjoyed seeing the process! is a flatbottom trailer better than a V-bottom? or is that just what the company gave you?

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

No a v bottom trailer is better.. it drains better... this trailer I was using that day wasn't mine due to mine being in the shop... but my trailer I pull is a tapered trailer

[@zates2272]

@@Life-On-18-Wheels ok good to know. I start CDL school in a few days. I’m learning, thanks for sharing. I hope to haul fuel too. But I’ll start wherever. Retired Army too. Ready to work!

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

i know its a little late but phone dont let me know when i got comments after the fact of replying to once already but do appreciate your service

[@zates2272]

@@Life-On-18-Wheels no worries I know your a hard working trucker.

[@baby.e401]

I have a opportunity to do a local job tractor trailer but I also have another company tanker division wants me to come there im kind of thinking should I go to tankers OTR or just do the local job until my 10 months up and go straight into hazmat because I've done OTR already just asking what you think would be best

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

Aight I got several questions... what is the local job going to have you doing?? How much is the local job going to pay vs how much OTR would pay??? What about benefits of one or the other??? I only ask because why stay local just to get your hazmats and your benefits be junk if you could do OTR for 10 months and have better benefits and still get your hazmats... that all depends on the company you have an offer from to...weigh your options and think on what is best for you in your situation.... wife and kids??? You got to think about all that..

[@baby.e401]

@Life On 18 Wheels no wife 1 daughter she is grown I local job is averaging a 1,000 dollars a week now OTR job is training in tanker division going back over the road I honestly just wanted to add more driving experience on my resume I did close to a year OTR just wanted to add another year before getting into hauling fuel

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

The local company is most likely going to want the experience with tanker but... if you get the right local job that will train you then might be a win win... the job I have I had no experience with tank when I started... they trained me for a month and set me on my own... and been like that every since.... I can't tell you what to do but I will tell you what I did.. I didn't want to leave the local company i was with so i prayed on it and ask God to help and here I am... I do hope that helps

[@baby.e401]

@@Life-On-18-Wheels appreciate it

[@GM-gj8hs]

How many drops do you do per day and how many hours do you work?

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

Fuel hauling is never a how many loads or hours do I do.. it always changes.. but typically work a 14 hr day with about 3 loads a day Give or take a little

[@grasscutter88]

Do you still unload in a downpour? What do you do to prevent water contamination?

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

Good question..I'll explain in the upcoming videos...

[@grasscutter88]

I'd imagine the amount of water that gets in is negligible compared to what's already in there.@@Life-On-18-Wheels

[@TheTerrell9518]

I’m with kenan. Great job/career.

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

Where you out of?

[@customparts6723]

Ever see Steve Benito?

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

@@customparts6723 nope sure havnt

[@TheTerrell9518]

Charlotte NC

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

Oh ok I come threw there every once in a while

[@billybob-mz2mw]

How did u vent it

[@Cast1]

I recommend he moves the floor Diesel from the ground first to the super on the ground then move top Diesel from the truck tank just in case you forget if you pull the diesel it will be empty no room for errors 🙅. If move the top first and forget you have not move the bottom you will be pumping super in the diesel tank.

[@michaeltrinidad1217]

Will you be making a video of how your fuel is loaded into the tanker? Are you home everyday or are you over the road?

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

I really can't make a video of how we load the trailers due to no camera equipment in the racks but I do have one rack we go into that might let me do it but u haven't asked yet... if I am hauling fuel I am pretty much home but I usually stay gone all week hauling oil across the lower 48

[@username_jr133]

What tests do need to pass to work in this?

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

First off your cdls.. then tanker and hazmat

[@username_jr133]

@@Life-On-18-Wheels tanker and hazmat. When it comes to cdl A what test is that? General knowledge, air brakes?

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

yes and combination if class A

[@Scrungge]

Very interesting video

[@daveyork0]

Why do you get stick readings when the ullage has already informed you that there wont be overflow. Is it that you don't trust the ullage estimate until you see what's actually there off the mark?

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

Always go by what your stick says... the ticket that I printed out don't always give you an accurate reading... so we stick so we can get the most accurate reading...plus it will tell us by sticking the tank if the Veeder (ticket) is not accurate so we can let the customer know to get it fixed...