Landstar vs Schneider Choice ( Comparison )

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Jar-Head, May 9, 2014.

  1. nawarra1

    nawarra1 Light Load Member

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    I am bobtailing a lot in my new evo with dt12. 13 mpg is more realistic, doing 60.
     
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  3. Jar-Head

    Jar-Head Road Train Member

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    The problem with high torque low rpm is the clutch won't handle the low end torque as well so you end up having to get a upgraded clutch but work it .. Especially with the increases in Pulling and take off power ..

    Lots of folks don't know Torque helps your fuel mileage also , I'm glad you understand where I was coming from meaning modified
     
  4. Jar-Head

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    If that's the real number then yes I'm doing better than the new EVO with a modified 06 Detroit 14.L 60 series
     
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    11R 22.5 tires
    10 speed
    3.70 rears
     
  6. nawarra1

    nawarra1 Light Load Member

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    Oh yeah. It's a real number for yesterday trip from Chattanooga to Charlotte, doing 60. My truck has only 18 thousand miles on it. Hope it will break in and show better mpg.
     
  7. Jar-Head

    Jar-Head Road Train Member

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    Yeah it will , it won't start showing it's true worth till around 30-45k
     
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  8. nawarra1

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    That's what I am counting for. BTW, starting my orientation tomorrow morning. :)
     
  9. Dewey120

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    View attachment 66098
    I have a 2007 Freightliner Century and this was one of my last trips with 17K in my dry van. I only go 57 MPH now instead of the 72 MPH I used to like to run. I would be lucky to average 6.1 MPG. I decided to slow down after listening to one of Kevin Rutherford's radio program.

    Most of the loads I pull for Landstar are under 20K LBS.

    The attachment shows me getting 8.06 MPG.
     
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  10. Jar-Head

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    Guess well get back on topic now for folks looking at SNI and LS .

    I should have have a set date for orientation in the next few days once I do I'll share my experiences on another thread and keep everyone updated .


    Just because i choose SNI doesn't mean it's the best of the 2 just means I liked their offerings better and think SNI was a better long term fit for my operation and my location . I can see where others would be happy with LS also or even F2F since they were brought up a few times . I just weighed everything out and SNI seemed to have everything I was looking for in a company as far as freight and balance of Home time with revenue I needed .
     
  11. Jar-Head

    Jar-Head Road Train Member

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    At least you know I was being truthful .. In my numbers .
    I also adhere to the KR philosophy on most topics of fuel mileage
     
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