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34 hour resets

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by KRAKAJACKJONSON, Oct 2, 2011.

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  1. Oct 4, 2011 #51
    KRAKAJACKJONSON

    KRAKAJACKJONSON Medium Load Member

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    Really, when I bypass the governor it's for the entire trip, from 65mph to whatever she will run. Take it UP TO 65mph, who do you drive for ?

    I bet everybody in your company meetings got really excited when they announced that you could take it up to 65mph.:biggrin_2551: lol


    And check this out, turning a 65 mph truck up to 75 or 85 got us a fuel bonus too, couldn't do that when they were turned down unless we cheated. :yes2557:
     
    KRAKAJACKJONSON, Oct 4, 2011
    KRAKAJACKJONSON, Oct 4, 2011
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  3. Oct 4, 2011 #52
    quickway

    quickway Light Load Member

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    Hey rollover how's it going! Ya know its been a while since I've seen you! But anyways I'm always at home during a reset as I'm home everyday! But I agree with the other guys that mentioned doing some sight seeing and light maint!
     
    quickway, Oct 4, 2011
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  4. Oct 4, 2011 #53
    chalupa

    chalupa Road Train Member

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    Point taken however I'm a tanker hand and must fly the placard loaded or empty by law. Same rules apply to me laden or not so I cannot take my wagon with me.
     
    chalupa, Oct 4, 2011
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    THBatMan8 Thanks this.
  5. Oct 5, 2011 #54
    THBatMan8

    THBatMan8 Road Train Member

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    Yes, as even empty the fumes can create hazards. I'm not pulling a tanker. I'm pulling a reefer.
     
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  7. Oct 5, 2011 #55
    THBatMan8

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    I drive for England.

    Our trucks are governed to 62 with the cruise control on. You can take it up to 65, but only for a short time. After a while the governor will start to derate the engine if you don't take it back to 62.

    Although I have taken a England truck to 80 a few times. :biggrin_25521:
     
    THBatMan8, Oct 5, 2011
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  8. Oct 6, 2011 #56
    KRAKAJACKJONSON

    KRAKAJACKJONSON Medium Load Member

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    So how about your detroit, will it run or is it a slug ?
     
    KRAKAJACKJONSON, Oct 6, 2011
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  9. Oct 9, 2011 #57
    eastcoastguy1975

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    well those swift and prime trucks are getting an extra $100 a week with there fuel bonus to go under 60,what do you think there just sight seeing going that slow?
     
    eastcoastguy1975, Oct 9, 2011
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  10. Oct 10, 2011 #58
    chalupa

    chalupa Road Train Member

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    Why go slow? If there's a fuel bonus to be had then hammer down, calculate and slip a $20 in the tank as needed. Have the best of both worlds....
     
    chalupa, Oct 10, 2011
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  11. Oct 10, 2011 #59
    American-Trucker

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    2 weeks ago i ran OOH at 10am. the next day i was only getting back 1 hour.....




    American Trucker
     
    American-Trucker, Oct 10, 2011
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