Maybe they should do the same thing for 4 wheelers…honestly I see a lot more reckless spending from them than any trucks. Not to mention all the big fleets are already limited.
Actually almost got killed by a 4 wheeler 3 years ago unloading a trackhoe on a country road
Petition to oppose FMCSA speed limiter mandate
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So far I just pay annual dues and trust them with whatever they do. I never found myself in the opposition to what they say. That's just need more muscle. We can spam FMCSA portal and email those congressmen but I am afraid that petitions have no real bearing. Protest convoys just make noise. Shutting down..? Megas won't shut down over this. Quite the opposite. It has to be fought with the same sword.Bret1984 and ProfessionalNoticer Thank this. -
10 hours with an average speed of 60mph is 600 miles.
Increase your average speed to 65mph and that's an additional 50 miles.
An extra 50 miles a day, 5 days out of the week at a pay rate of .45cpm which any of us can make hauling vans for a mega carrier adds up to an additional $112.50 a week or $450 a month. Want a new car? Well, there's your new car payment. Increase your average speed by 10mph and there's your mortgage payment. Turning down trucks hurts drivers wallets.W923 and Rubber duck kw Thank this. -
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You can run at the "sweet spot" at a slower speed. It's called shifting the transmission to a lower gear. Same "sweet spot" just slower speed. Less wind resistance, better fuel mileage.
Your comment about city driving is wrong too. The reason the city mileage is always lower is because of the constant starting and stopping in traffic and at stop lights. Has nothing to do with speed.
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