The Old Man's career dries up, Snackbar transfers to Crete from Shaffer

I probably lose more productivity sitting in construction traffic than I do sitting in a fuel stop line. We also have the option of bypassing a fuel stop and then requesting a new fuel solution. The computer uses your recent average mpg when determining where and how much to fuel (along with other factors). So if I had a string of heavier loads where my mpg is lower, then I get a light load and don't burn the expected amount of fuel then can't fit the amount they want in my tanks. I have had situations where I wouldn't even be able to fit enough fuel to get a shower, so I bypass the stop by 50-75 miles and then rerequest a new fuel solution. It really isn't that big of a deal. And given the fact that I can turn 130,000+ paid miles per year, it really doesn't hurt my productivity in the grand scheme of things. If I am not mistaken, even the much praised FCC tells their company driver where to fuel.

 

If I drove that slow it would do more harm to my mental health than pushing 650-700 miles a day. I have tried to run at our 65 mph non-cruise governer, it lasted all of 2 or 3 days before I went back to running cruise. If the trucks pulled better at the lower speed, then it wouldn't have been as bad, but at that speed, it's at the very bottom of the power the way they have these trucks geared and locked in economy mode, it starts dropping gears earlier and working harder sooner when pulling a grade.

 

Got my next preplan. After I drop this in Seymour I head to Columbus, IN and pick up a load that is already loaded going to the Walmart DC in Midway, TN. Just under 400 miles which will put me just over 4000 for the week. Add in the bonus pay, next week's paycheck will gross over $4300.

 

I just watched the new video about the Gen 5 Crapcadias on Crete's YouTube channel...this thing has a seat sensor that will set the electronic parking brake if it doesn't sense weight in the driver's seat. Given the quality of electronic sensors the past few years, does anyone else see a potential problem with this feature? Especially with today's ultra smooth road surfaces. Hell, TX roads alone with all their whoop-de-dos will have these trucks locking down brakes right and left. And if it's anything like the KW's weight sensing auto-deflate seat sensor that can't make up it's mind on rough roads, it's gonna be hell driving these new trucks. I want my old R-model Mack back.