Should been able to at least go 70 when headed south at least? It’s all downhill..
The shop always told me this when I wrote up a truck for no power, I always thought they were kidding.
Should been able to at least go 70 when headed south at least? It’s all downhill..
I understand what you are saying, but 65, or 70? So what. I don’t think 5 mph makes any difference.
I understand that 5mph seems pretty inconsequential. Shorter runs sure. On longer runs it can shave of 20-30 minutes one way. On roads that are marked 70, it means not holding up traffic. It also means not snail racing or backing down to run slower to avoid a snail race. Even driving a 68 was nice to pass promptly. Otherwise, I get it and agree with you and the company. Mostly want one for those long runs. Drove a 70 before. Makes a big enough difference in my eyes when doing 560+ miles, and the fuel economy, at least in that truck compared to ours so its whatever. I like OD, nothing will change the 65 truck, so its whatever.
So what if the National speed limit went to 75? Or 80? Would you then want to run down the road at those speeds? With a set of pups? So you aren’t holding up traffic? Sorry Moose. I’m not buying it to save 20-30 minutes. Be safe out there. Thanks.I understand that 5mph seems pretty inconsequential. Shorter runs sure. On longer runs it can shave of 20-30 minutes one way. On roads that are marked 70, it means not holding up traffic. It also means not snail racing or backing down to run slower to avoid a snail race. Even driving a 68 was nice to pass promptly. Otherwise, I get it and agree with you and the company. Mostly want one for those long runs. Drove a 70 before. Makes a big enough difference in my eyes when doing 560+ miles, and the fuel economy, at least in that truck compared to ours so its whatever. I like OD, nothing will change the 65 truck, so its whatever.
So what if the National speed limit went to 75? Or 80? Would you then want to run down the road at those speeds? With a set of pups? So you aren’t holding up traffic? Sorry Moose. I’m not buying it to save 20-30 minutes. Be safe out there. Thanks.
I'll bet you can remember, Big Rs Roadbosses ran 72.
So what if the National speed limit went to 75? Or 80? Would you then want to run down the road at those speeds? With a set of pups? So you aren’t holding up traffic? Sorry Moose. I’m not buying it to save 20-30 minutes. Be safe out there. Thanks.
Mine only did 59.5 on p and d, and no A/C.
That was my regular tractor, before you were even around, sonny....That truck look like a real hunk of sh1t,, yrc still using it on linehaul
Is there a bag big enough for that thing??That truck look like a real hunk of sh1t,, yrc still using it on linehaul
That was my regular tractor, before you were even around, sonny....
When I was in my 70mph tractor on the 634 mile run i would get it done 40 mins faster than a 65mph tractor. My run now at 592 miles in a 65 mile tractor takes the same amount of time as the 634 run in a 70mph tractor. I'm losing around $140 a week between the runs.So how much money, and time a day are you loosing driving a 65mph truck, vs a 70 mph one? A friend wanted me to ask.
So your bid is now a run that is 592 miles. Did you lose your 634 mile run because you didn’t get the bid on it? If so, your not losing money because of the lack of a faster truck. Shorter miles per week. Truck speed has nothing to do with it. Be safe. ThxWhen I was in my 70mph tractor on the 634 mile run i would get it done 40 mins faster than a 65mph tractor. My run now at 592 miles in a 65 mile tractor takes the same amount of time as the 634 run in a 70mph tractor. I'm losing around $140 a week between the runs.
Yes I lost the bid but could have kept the same run just different start time. Truck speed definitely plays into how much you're making on the hour. Yes I'm making less because it's shorter miles but I'm also making less on the hour because of the tractor speed. My time is valuable!So your bid is now a run that is 592 miles. Did you lose your 634 mile run because you didn’t get the bid on it? If so, your not losing money because of the lack of a faster truck. Shorter miles per week. Truck speed has nothing to do with it. Be safe. Thx
Yes I lost the bid but could have kept the same run just different start time. Truck speed definitely plays into how much you're making on the hour. Yes I'm making less because it's shorter miles but I'm also making less on the hour because of the tractor speed. My time is valuable!
I didn't say what I was worth to them! My time is worth ever penny!Can't be worth much, truck drivers are a dime a dozen!
I meet Charlotte every night. Plenty of hills running down I-75 through Kentucky. I'm at least diesel trucking part of the time!Made absolutely no difference to me, cause ours didn't run that fast, except down long hills, couldn't
find many between Charl and Fla.
When I was running 70mph i would gain 8 mins every two hours compared to a 65mph tractor. That would come out to a $5.37 difference on the hour. If our tractor was deadlined and we had a slower truck it definitely made a difference on time and time equals money!