Greetings May drivers

Discussion in 'May Trucking' started by retread1, Oct 16, 2011.

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  1. Oct 16, 2011 #1
    retread1

    retread1 Bobtail Member

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    I am coming back to trucking after 27 years, about two weeks from getting my CDL and hoping to be hired by May. I have read the threads on this forum throughly and really just need one bit of info.
    What are the average miles on the western 11 Vs. reefer ?.
    I figure I need to average 2500 Mi. a week,3000+would be nice. I do realize some weeks will be less and others more, just looking for fairly accurate estimates
    Thanks in advance
     
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  3. Oct 16, 2011 #2
    justawheelholderfornow

    justawheelholderfornow Medium Load Member

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    Sounds about right for reefer, but depends on who you talk to. I consider 2500 an avg week for me, but that's me.
    But keep in mind with your expectations, WE HAVE SIXTY MPH TRUCKS! lol
     
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  4. Oct 16, 2011 #3
    retread1

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    Thanks for the reply. Yes I do know the May trucks are turned down to 60... Makes me miss the Freightshaker I drove previously, had a 425 Cat would run 80-85 all day long. I take it you run reefer ?
     
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  5. Oct 16, 2011 #4
    justawheelholderfornow

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    yes, reefer. I have gone on record numerous times trying to understand why anyone would ever choose dry over reefer...lol
     
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  7. Oct 17, 2011 #5
    platinum

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    I average paid miles 1800, I think the 2,600 or 2,800 miles are not accurate. I have only a few 3k and mostly under 2k. Just saying. I am as straight forward as they come my pay stubs don't lie. The 50 mile average you lose per trip adds up from zip code to zip code.
     
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  8. Oct 17, 2011 #6
    retread1

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    I thought May paid practile miles?
     
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  9. Oct 17, 2011 #7
    Efon

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    They do. I average 3% difference on paid mile vs miles driven. You have to keep a close eye on your mileage. Follow your routing and get with your DM with any discrepancies.
     
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  10. Oct 22, 2011 #8
    retread1

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    Can any May drivers advise me on miles on the western 11 Vs. reefer. I really need some Info. to make an informed decision
    Thanks in advance
     
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  11. Oct 22, 2011 #9
    Dozzer6

    Dozzer6 Light Load Member

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    I have been out here running 11 for the last three weeks. First week was 2100 miles, second week was 2800 miles, and this week will be somewhere around 2200. I am in I think the oldest truck in the fleet and have had some mechanicals this week and the first week that slowed me down.

    Dozzer
     
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  12. Oct 22, 2011 #10
    platinum

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    what's your truck number no dpzzer.?
     
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