Prime Flatbed Divison Info

Discussion in 'Prime' started by OpenRoadDreamer, Oct 18, 2011.

  1. da1

    da1 Road Train Member

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    Well i missed the conversation last night.....i knew about the trailers went to a safety meeting a while back a d they mentioned them ready to seethem and ditch the p series

    Not excited about the new gear ratio though my truck will be retired in dec and not sure what ill get and they can keep that downshifting to 9th and riding the hill never going over 1100
     
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  3. OpenRoadDreamer

    OpenRoadDreamer Road Train Member

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    Im not excited neither. These things already dont have enough power. Its hard enough going up hill with these heavy loads. Not going to help the fuel mileage.
     
  4. SuperBee999

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    Isn't there a safety concern about driving on the roads so much slower than normal traffic flow that could cause an accident. Like a 4 wheeler texting on their phone not realizing how much slower the truck in front of them is going then slam the DOT bumper shoves the phone into their head and die.

    Know that is very gruesome picture but very possible especially at night when visibility is low and lights are not easy to see even when they are flashing.
     
  5. OpenRoadDreamer

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    I have had people fly up behind me while Im chugging along at 58 in a 70, but nothing I can do about it. Apparently the safety issue is overruled by the fuel issue.
     
  6. SuperBee999

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    Well not shocking to see the all mighty dollar over rules safety no matter what career I am doing but with current fuel prices I can sort of understand the concern on saving fuel. As for the 4 wheeler guess not much can done about them.
     
  7. OpenRoadDreamer

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    The 4wheelers are going to act stupid no matter what. Ive seen several almost wrecks because of them. If they hit you from behind, its their fault, not yours.
     
  8. da1

    da1 Road Train Member

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    fuel mileage is the big thing today i agree with saving money but wheres the limit
     
  9. ironpony

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    That would be called bankruptcy.
     
  10. OpenRoadDreamer

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    I dont mind goin 58, but if I go much slower Im going to get tired.
     
  11. da1

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    very true ip but doing 52-54 mph isnt safe to me i struggled doing that w/my trainer last yr it mad nights very hard to do 58 has been my limit
     
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