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Plan ahead to prevent freeze up by doing the following:
1. Do not park with the nose of the tractor facing the wind.
2. Plug the tractor in whenever it is possible if equipped with a
block heater.
3. Do not fuel at a truck stop while the fuel storage tanks are being
filled. The fuel in the tanks is stirred up, and you’re more likely
to get sediment in your fuel, which plugs the fuel filter.
4. Fuel filters, window washer fluids, etc. may be obtained at any
full maintenance Service Center.
5. Check with the on-site U.S. Xpress Maintenance Manager to
determine the need for carrying extra fuel filters.

Blending Your Own Fuel for Cold Weather
Operation
Many truck stops no longer blend their fuel for cold weather. Instead,
they provide #1 and #2 fuel at separate pumps. Company policy does
not allow for the introduction of any additives to any components on
our tractors without authorization.
Keep track of how much fuel you have and how cold the temperature
is. It is important that you have the right fuel for the areas in which you
will be traveling. Also, try to keep as much fuel in your tanks as possible
to prevent condensation from forming on the inside of the tanks.
If you have any questions or concerns, please call the Fuel
Department at (1-800-251-6011).
Emergency Fueling Situations

Drivers may only purchase fuel with the USX/EFS fuel card. If
for any reason you feel that you cannot make it to an authorized fuel
stop, you must contact the Fuel Department at (1-800-251-6011) or use
Macro #60. You will need to give the Fuel Department the following
information:
1. Truck number
2. Fuel level
3. Current location
You MUST receive prior approval from the Fuel Department in order
to obtain emergency fuel at an unauthorized location. If you are uncertain
about any fuel recommendations or where to purchase emergency fuel,
contact the Fuel Department.

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