WMAC Local News

Atlanta Drivers Following Fuel Trucks To Next Stop

A temporary fuel shortage is changing some behavior in Atlanta where some drivers were spotted tailing gasoline tanker trucks to their next stop.

At a bustling QuikTrip between Lawrenceville Highway and the North DeKalb Mall, a line of cars followed a fuel-filled truck as it pulled in about 11 a.m. Sunday. Soon, more motorists pulled in.

Robert Maples, with only had about 10 miles of gas left, says he had been sitting in line for 45 minutes at a Shell station across town when his brother-in-law called to say the fuel truck had arrived. Maples says he rushed over to the QuikTrip.

Some motorists say they'll keep their vehicles parked Monday and take MARTA to work.


Date Posted: 9/29/2008