PA-28 Cherokee/Archer/Dakota/Pillan/Warrior
Flight Crew Instrument; Flight Crew Private
Flight Crew Last 90 Days 7.6; Flight Crew Total 610; Flight Crew Type 569
Conflict Ground Conflict; Critical; Deviation / Discrepancy - Procedural Published Material / Policy; Ground Incursion Taxiway
Flight Crew Took Evasive Action
Environment - Non Weather Related; Human Factors
During taxi on designated route; a fuel truck from the FBO pulled out in front of me requiring significant braking. In discussion later with the driver he talked about how he did not see me due to the setting sun.
PA28 pilot experiences a near collision with a fuel truck that failed to yield. The truck driver indicated the setting sun had blinded him causing the near collision.