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My PTL Experience Log

Discussion in 'PTL' started by Big Ugly, Jul 15, 2014.

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  1. Aug 18, 2015 #92
    Digitalage

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    BU, what are the trucks governed at with PTI
     
    Digitalage, Aug 18, 2015
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  2. Aug 18, 2015 #92
    Big Ugly

    Big Ugly Light Load Member

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    OK short & sweet here. ;)

    For all company trucks it is a split governed speed of 62 mph on the floor pedal & up to 65 mph on the cruise. Lease purchase trucks are governed @ 76 mph. Those are the latest numbers I'm aware of. Now there are multiple drivers who 'claim' they can go 70+ mph in the company tractors but I've yet to see any prove it.

    In summary, learn to live in the right lane. :cool:
     
    Big Ugly, Aug 18, 2015
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  3. Aug 18, 2015 #93
    Digitalage

    Digitalage Bobtail Member

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    BU will you talk to me on phone?
     
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  4. Aug 18, 2015 #94
    Digitalage

    Digitalage Bobtail Member

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    Thank you BU, could we talk on phone..?
     
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  6. Aug 18, 2015 #95
    DenaliDad

    DenaliDad Retired Wheel Dog

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    Mine is 63 on the floor and 65 on cruise. I don't know about the new autos since I have one of the older 16xxx-series ProStar+ 10-speeds; it has 430,000+ miles and will be retired this year since it's in its 4th and final year of PTL life.
     
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  7. Aug 18, 2015 #96
    DenaliDad

    DenaliDad Retired Wheel Dog

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    Hey! I can go 70...as long as it's downhill and I have a load pushing me. And I get SO irritated when I get behind one of those 64-mph trucks in MY right lane.
     
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  8. Aug 19, 2015 #97
    Big Ugly

    Big Ugly Light Load Member

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    I've got one of those Freightshaker autos myself. Love the Cummins ISX under the hood. Way more pulling power than the Maxxforce, but that's another matter. It's set at the 62 & 65 thresholds. And you're right those 2010 thru 2012's did go 63 & 65. I took me a while to adjust but I just mosey along now & stay out of the way lol.

    Once yours retires you can join me in one of the Freights. Other than the EPU sometimes not being enough in say Laredo, it's a better truck IMO.
     
    Big Ugly, Aug 19, 2015
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  9. Aug 19, 2015 #98
    Big Ugly

    Big Ugly Light Load Member

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    How about you private message me first. I've got no problem calling another PTL employee but I need to know who I'm talking to.
     
    Big Ugly, Aug 19, 2015
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  10. Aug 19, 2015 #99
    25(2)+2

    25(2)+2 Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    He maybe can't PM anyone other than a mod until he reaches a few more posts.

    have a few things I have to do now but there are others around most of the time.
     
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  11. Aug 19, 2015 #100
    Big Ugly

    Big Ugly Light Load Member

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    Understood. I'll refrain from giving out my phone number all things considered. I'm happy to help somebody out but there are limits.

    DIGITALAGE you can ask away right here. You're among friends.
     
    Big Ugly, Aug 19, 2015
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