63mph vs 65 mph

**KWfarmer** · 06.27.2012

The CAT computer on our KW T800 shows 8.0mpg over the lifetime of the truck (795,000miles) at 65mph according to driver logs. I can see how he's getting 8.8 if he is in a newer truck.

**Smaggs** · 06.27.2012

that's good, then.

**RizenPhoenix** · 06.27.2012

Originally Posted by MNdriver

really want to stir a pot don't you.......

Every MPH is going to cost you about 2000 miles of travel time or about 1 weeks work annually.

Since it's a company truck and all you get is a fuel bonus. What is your bonus paying you vs that extra week of mileage you are not driving. Or in this case, 2 weeks.

This is assuming that he would actually get the additional miles if he ran the 2mph faster. If he still is assigned the same miles there's still a benefit, he'll finish the day and/or week quicker.

**dOktOr** · 06.27.2012

Originally Posted by KWfarmer

The CAT computer on our KW T800 shows 8.0mpg over the lifetime of the truck (795,000miles) at 65mph according to driver logs. I can see how he's getting 8.8 if he is in a newer truck.

...still curious to know what he's got...

**MNdriver** · 06.28.2012

People will have you believe of the two, fuel is the only thing of value. Especially as an O/O.

If thats the case, then worry about fuel economy only.

Time AND fuel have value. It's up to you to find the balance you feel is right.

**Balakov100** · 06.28.2012

Originally Posted by pauly da trucker

maybe i should refrase the question for an owner operator did you save any money going from 65mph to 63 mph or is there a major savings going from say 8.8 miles per gallon to say 8.0 or 8.3 mpg

You have been driving for how long?

**ShortBusKid** · 06.28.2012

The myth is that if you drive faster you're going to be able to run more miles/loads. The problem is that unless you're running open delivery/drop and hook loads, the delivery appointments don't change. SO, all you gain by running faster many times is a few hours a week sitting at the truck stops. IF I can get a load off a day earlier and get another load on the same day then I'll run as fast as legally possible but if I have an 8am delivery appointment what do I gain by getting there at noon the day before?

**MNdriver** · 06.28.2012

Will have call status if the someone fails to show up.

I have gotten in as much as 8 hours early sitting there when an appt failed to arrive. Dumb luck? Not in my book.

Getting there the night before also lets you do a 10 hour reset and be fresh when you get unloaded as well. Especially if you sit on the dock off-duty in your sleeper. And yes, with you company writing a letter that is 100% legal.

**Roadmedic** · 06.28.2012

Originally Posted by MNdriver

Real world is also putting me 2 days ahead of another truck that I passed back on the other end of Nebraska with 2 mph more speed.

That's about 1100+ miles right now in since Tuesday.

This is a big lie.

The difference in 2 miles per hour will not equate to 2 days ahead.

The diffference is simply where one driver stops more and spends more break times than the others.

**MNdriver** · 06.28.2012

Originally Posted by Roadmedic

This is a big lie.

The difference in 2 miles per hour will not equate to 2 days ahead.

The diffference is simply where one driver stops more and spends more break times than the others.

Yop. They can't keep the left door closed.

As a driver, your critical commodity is time not fuel.