As for the above quote .... each tractor is set to an approx. speed. Tires, and other factors can make the speed differential up to 2 mph, so the speed factor is a non-issue.
As for getting to 09 and missing that trip extension to Portland or Augusta, that is purely a matter of chance. It all depends on what trips are available ( completed and ready to dispatch ) and your time available.
That truck that runs around you and gets to 09 first is just as likely to get to Portland and the next guy could get to Augusta. Remember too, Augusta gets half as much freight as Portland. Contract issue ... in my opinion I don't see one.
As for getting to 09 and missing that trip extension to Portland or Augusta, that is purely a matter of chance. It all depends on what trips are available ( completed and ready to dispatch ) and your time available.
That truck that runs around you and gets to 09 first is just as likely to get to Portland and the next guy could get to Augusta. Remember too, Augusta gets half as much freight as Portland. Contract issue ... in my opinion I don't see one.