Flow Below Added

Well just got back from a trip. From KCMO with 3 drops at 35K. First drop was in Nebraska and the last two drops was in WY north of Cheyenne. On the way up drove speed limit up to 70 mph and got 7.8 MPG. Drove back empty and was figured in the rate so already planned on it. On the way back I had to take a few back roads since the wind shut down light loads in WY on I25 and I was empty. I got a whopping 10.5 MPG and averaged for the trip 8.8 MPG. I also got lucky and found 3.98 a Gallon so that helped a little.

 

With the new dynamic steering on volvo trucks you will love it even more if you have not drove one. Turning the steering wheel is effortless and they also have the newer way how the steering wheel adjusts.

I have only drove the T680 a few times and hated the way it shifted compared to the Volvo but did like some of the way it was laid out in bunk area.

 

Did you do OTR? I would find it hard to save anything if you do short runs.

 

Well just finished this load from MO with 4 drops. 36500 in the trailer and got 8.1 MPG's for total trip. 3 Drops in NY and last was in Maine. Took my time on the load and just did 65 most of the way since I had plenty of time for this one.

On a Side note I kind of screwed up tonight. Booked a load that was 1.5 hours away from my last drop. Drove all the way to pick up and ready to pick up in the morning. Only to go back and look at the drop off again. GPS said it was going to Albany NY area and I was ok with that when I booked it. It turns out it is going to Long Island Ny. Yeah I don't do those loads so gonna have to cancel that sheet in the morning. Kind of pissed me off since I drove extra to get here tonight. And top it off am in a worst area then what I was. Ha Ha Oh well sheet happens I guess.

On to the next one in the morning I hope!

 

Well got my first road side inspection today. Passed thankfully With no issues.