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Finally got my own truck

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by BoyWander, Jan 1, 2017.

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  1. Jul 19, 2017 #1091
    daf105paccar

    daf105paccar Road Train Member

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    BW
    Read the split berth rules.
    Know them better then the LEO's.

    Study what is allowed under the ELD.
    It isn't like you cannot move your truck.
    You're just limited in how much.
    Experiment .

    BUT mainly approach it with a positive attitude.
     
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  3. Jul 19, 2017 #1092
    MarkH129

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    Yeah, E logs... Well, I won't be OTR till probably April or May of next year. Got lots to do first, so I'll see how things go.
     
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  4. Jul 19, 2017 #1093
    BoyWander

    BoyWander Road Train Member

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    Man, freight out of Atlanta took a huge crap. :(
     
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  5. Jul 19, 2017 #1094
    kimbosa

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    What you boywander?
     
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  7. Jul 19, 2017 #1095
    BoyWander

    BoyWander Road Train Member

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    Got a measly load out of Atlanta to meridian, Ms for a paltry $800. Lol. Whatever.

    How do people live off this ####? Wouldn't even do $850.

    People who routinely are taking ANYTHING for less than $1000 ought to be kicked in the nuts.

    It's so hot out I have to run my truck for AC.

    This Love's filled up at 8pm soon after I grabbed the most difficult parking spot to get into. Now PAM Transport and their ELog driver is blocking me from getting out, just 2 days after I complained about people complaining about people parking wherever.
     

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  8. Jul 19, 2017 #1096
    Diesel Dave

    Diesel Dave Last Few of the OUTLAWS

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    Seams your gonna Be waking someone up when it's time for you to go. Btw, I have a question for you when your idling, does the engine manufacturer recommend you kick up the rpms up a little when idling? Just curious.....
     
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  9. Jul 19, 2017 #1097
    Mark Griz

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    That Atlanta to Meridian run shouldn't be so bad. 800 bucks for less than 300 miles and once you get outta Atlanta you got it made. I pull Flatbed around the same area and would love that run a few times per week.
     
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  10. Jul 19, 2017 #1098
    BoyWander

    BoyWander Road Train Member

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    I can kick up the rpms like 100 and that's it.
     
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  11. Jul 19, 2017 #1099
    Diesel Dave

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    I kick up mine till I'm at 60psi of oil pressure, usually around 8 to 900.
     
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  12. Jul 20, 2017 #1100
    Elroythekid

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    My 780 was the same when I got it. If you don't idle at 900 or so you risk washing the cylinders down and also you plug up the dpf. They recommend the emission trucks and all trucks really idle higher. You can get it changed at the Volvo dealer and it will bump up 25 rpm per push until you get to 900.
     
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