why do drivers stand for governed trucks?

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by jamin22, Jul 18, 2012.

  1. Ghost Ryder

    Ghost Ryder Road Train Member

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    What about if your employer didn't offer those bonuses? Would you still care then? And don't say yes to prove me wrong.
     
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  3. FEELTHEWHEEL

    FEELTHEWHEEL Medium Load Member

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    I never owned a truck a truck, and I'm big time on saving fuel. Just saying !
     
  4. rockee

    rockee Road Train Member

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    I also don't own and have never owned a truck and I don't waste fuel "just because". Eventually the bottom line might affect me some day.
     
  5. daego65

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    15 mph faster in a 10 hour day equates to me as a 150 miles further then the slower driver, but I will agree with the steering wheel holders unleashed........scary thought.
     
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  6. EZ Money

    EZ Money Road Train Member

    Agree with that.Some of these drivers today do not need anything over 65mph.
    I have had several different triple digit trucks and it is a whole other animal at 80+ mph as far as handling and keeping things under control.
    I find 75 mph in a 70 zone a very comfortable speed and a sweet spot for my truck.
    As far as fuel i still average 6.8 to 7.0.
    If i run 65 i may get 7.2 so not a huge difference.
     
  7. Cowmobile

    Cowmobile Medium Load Member

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    LIAR!!!! You can't get those kind of numbers running that fast! Everyone knows that all trucks are the same and you have to run 60 mph to get fuel mileage!
     
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  8. ‘Olhand

    ‘Olhand Cantankerous Crusty

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    You know thinking about that--it must be TRUE--why else would a truck going up a hill in the right lane--kinda slow--look out his mirror see ME in the left lane--and figure--we'll we r all the same so he wont ever catch me? and then pull out in front of me @60mph?
     
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  9. neubauej

    neubauej Bobtail Member

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    Your mistake is thinking those type of drivers use mirrors and reasoning simultaneously.
     
  10. Cowmobile

    Cowmobile Medium Load Member

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    Freight hauler logic!
     
  11. coastie

    coastie Road Train Member

    Govern Trucks sux and unsafe over all. Yes they haave some safety factor but unsafe ones also. Pros and cons in everything.

    Have I driven Govern truck Yes, Did I like it? No, DO I think they safer? No, Would I drive one again? Pending
     
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