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Swift and Safety

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Icyhot1966, Oct 30, 2012.

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  1. Oct 30, 2012 #1
    Icyhot1966

    Icyhot1966 Light Load Member

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    I am scheduled to start orientation with Swift next Tuesday (I also considered Schneider National, Werner, US Xpress, Star Transportation) but I have heard that Swift governs their trucks at 62 but if you go over 64 (like going down a hill) you will get in trouble for that. Is that true? I would appreciate any input. Thanks!
     
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  3. Oct 30, 2012 #2
    FozzyNOK

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    I am only using our system as an answer.. its all about percentages. The trucks are electronically monitored, there are set limits for idling, overspeed, over RPM, ect ect.. and there are % that you are allowed to go over these by. Go over too much and some companies will get on to you over it.
     
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  4. Oct 30, 2012 #3
    Balakov100

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    64 is overspeed, the way they are Setup You can run downhill all day at 65. It wont count regular overspeed as long as your not touching the Pedal.
     
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  5. Oct 30, 2012 #4
    Icyhot1966

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    If governed at 62, and you hit 65 coasting, that isn't much leeway. At Roehl, my truck was set at 63 and I didn't get a qualcomm alert until I hit 70. At 75, termination.
     
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  7. Oct 30, 2012 #5
    Treefork

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    64 on a 62 governor? Man I'd be getting overspeeds all day long!
     
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  8. Oct 30, 2012 #6
    Icyhot1966

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    Yes, that concerns me, IF it is true. Or would I be better of going with a different company??
     
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  9. Oct 30, 2012 #7
    Okieron

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    it's really not that big a deal ! just pay attention. Heck I came down into Denver with no jakes and I didn't get even talked to about it. it's when you just run completely out of line that you have trouble. they are sensible about it
     
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  10. Oct 30, 2012 #8
    chompi

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    Most mega-carriers operate the same way. If the trucks are governed and you go over the governed speed for a certain percentage of time then you will get disciplined for it. At this particular stage in your driving career I would not be concerned with this issue. Learn how to drive first, then learn how to break the rules...
     
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  11. Oct 30, 2012 #9
    Icyhot1966

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    Good advice, thanks. I never got talked to the 6 months I was driving with Roehl, because if I did hit that 70, it was only a few seconds.
     
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  12. Oct 30, 2012 #10
    Ultra7

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    64??? My truck is slow but at least I don't get oversepeed until I go over 70.
     
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