Going back OTR sorta

Generally speaking, wind it up to 1800-1900 RPM and grab the next @ 1400 RPM wind it back up and grab another.

 

I was out 13 years and before looking for a job I called local companies and most wanted a refresher course. I contacted a local school and rented a rig and instructor, 2 hours for $200, before I started taking road tests. I found it helpful because the instructor pointed out bad habits I had picked up over the 20 previous years. I have seen refresher courses at community colleges for as low as $650 for 40 hours 4 days, you might consider one of these options

 

It's like riding a bicycle. You will be OK after about 50 - 100 miles. The hardest part will be logging.

 

It's not a race car, 13-1400 rpm is fine. No wonder you guys can't get any fuel mileage these days!!

 

In low range I shift around 1300rpm and in high range I shift at 1600. When downshifting I let it drop to 1100-1200 before shifting.

 

7.6 - 8.1 mpg every trip. You don't loose much mpg at higher rpm, you loose torque but gain ponies... do you start in first gear no matter the load too? It is a race to get 40 ton moving, and once you get speed then shift the sweet spots.

Learn your rig, not what some instructor said.

 

Who are you racing to get that 40 ton moving? What's the big rush? Do you think a few seconds or minutes make a difference in the Big Picture of life?

What instructor?

And yes, I think I do know my rig, been driving it for quite a few days now.lol

 

I'm not here to argue with ya, and I'm sure you are a fine driver.
Have you ever been behind a truck at red light and was so slow he was the only one to make it threw the light. It's happened to all of us, unless you are that driver. Its my thinking get your #### moving, the possible fuel savings is so small its ridiculous they even teach such BS.
So I'm left to try and understand your thinking.
1800-1900 RPM is no where near any red line I've ever seen, which is above the average sweet spot (around 1600 RPM). Then drops progressively well into the 1400-1600 sweet spot zone. I'd be more concerned about lugging the engine under load below the average torque range beginning at 1200 RPM. If you have a newer truck w/ real time fuel mileage reading, check it out.. You'll see what I mean.

Finally I'm not trying to drive your truck, and didn't ask you for your input... I simply answered a question for someone else. If you have an argument against what I believe to be true, then I'll gladly read in a new thread.