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Trucker Shocked as Diesel Bill Tops $1,000 Before His Tank Is Even Full; ‘Almost 30 Years Driving Truck and That’s a First’

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A truck driver’s raw, unscripted reaction to hitting a four-figure fuel bill mid-fill is making the rounds on trucker social media — and it is resonating with just about everyone behind the wheel of a big rig right now.

In the video, the driver films himself at the pump, the camera fixed on the price climbing higher and higher until it crosses $1,000. He never fills the tank all the way.

“Now, this is a first. You gotta be kidding me!” he says as the number ticks up. “And it’s not even full! Not a full tank. I’m gonna stop right there. Almost 30 years driving truck and that’s a first.”

The video comes as diesel prices have hit record highs across the country, with the national average reaching $6.51 per gallon and some drivers reporting prices as high as $12 per gallon in parts of California.

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Kristina is part of the American Truck Drivers editorial team, covering trucking news, road incidents, safety updates, regulations, and stories affecting professional drivers and the trucking community.