Running with JCT, Part Deux

Discussion in 'John Christner' started by drloveofdfw, Feb 13, 2014.

  1. Jarhed1964

    Jarhed1964 Road Train Member

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    Not planning on owning this truck, or any other JCT truck. To me, this is a "rental". The coolant problem, in my opinion, is an EGR cooler issue, which the shop said they would cover on their warrantee. Once that is fixed, I'm not sure there is really any reason for me to trade up, other than if some unexpected FL warrantee issue pops up, or if the 2014's are getting that much more mpg's.

    Truthfully, it's not even really "my way". See, every time I talk to Traffic and Sharpp, they drop little gold nuggets all over the place. It's really just up to me to bend my fatxxx over and pick em up. I'm not interested in reinventing the wheel. If they have methods that work, I'm going to adopt them.
     
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  3. diabello

    diabello Light Load Member

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    Are we allowed to pass through the house while under a load?
     
  4. wonderdog24

    wonderdog24 Medium Load Member

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    The question would be why couldn't you pass thru the house??? As long as it doesn't jeopardize on time delivery... their shouldn't be a problem...
     
  5. BJnobear

    BJnobear Heavy Load Member

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    QC states that over 650 miles I am getting 7.5 in this '14 Evo. Wonder how close to reality it is...

    Currently sitting at the Petro x106 I95 Kenly, NC. Gotta great spot!
     
  6. Sharpp

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    According to your settlement, you only paid for 318.4 gallons of fuel for the week. 2669 miles divided by 318.4 gallons = 8.38 mpg. If you actually got 6.9 mpg you would have used ~387 gallons, or almost 70 gallons more. Plus, the 2669 miles are PAID miles, not miles actually driven. Figure an additional 3-5% miles driven and you're looking at an easy $275 difference in what you earned versus what you were paid. I'm in L2502C, so we're basically in the same truck. With my expenses, I figure that 3,000 miles at 7.0 mpg will earn me about $1,200, depending on how badly I beat the national fuel price.

    You'll LOVE the Scangauge!
     
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  7. Sharpp

    Sharpp Medium Load Member

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    That's exactly what Fuel Log does for you. Enter Odometer, gallons, price, done.
     
  8. diabello

    diabello Light Load Member

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    Was hoping to be able to swing by the house but its 70 miles the other direction since I am going west not east. Got 1400 mile run but does not deliver till Monday at 7 am.
     
  9. roadrunner70

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    You have to pay to scan your bills? Huh!?!?
     
  10. Steel Tiger

    Steel Tiger Road Train Member

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    Only if you scan. Trip Pak box is free. It's never worth it to scan a trip, even at $6. That's YOUR money and you won't recoup it at tax time.
     
  11. Mikez51c6

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    Hey steel tiger I see you live in Florida was just wondering how often you make it home I'm from tampa Bay Area thinking about making the move to jct just curious how hard it is to get home time in Florida the recruiter I talked to said Florida was one of the top states they go to but that didn't really answer my question any input would be appreciated
     
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