Fedex vs Prime passing poll

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by freightwipper, Nov 19, 2015.

Which has occurred more often in your driving career

  1. You passing a Fedex truck

  2. You getting passed by a Prime truck

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  1. Swedish Chef

    Swedish Chef Heavy Load Member

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    I actually encountered a prime truck who was governed at 66 on the Ohio turnpike a month ago. I couldn't believe what I was seeing.

    But I've passed exactly 3 FedEx trucks, and have been passed by 1,000,000 FedEx trucks..... This week.
     
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  3. freightwipper

    freightwipper Road Train Member

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    this is how I feel lol
     
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  4. CasanovaCruiser

    CasanovaCruiser Road Train Member

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    I think this Cummins powered KW could give you a run
    At least up to about 95, I run out of gears and fuel at that speed lol
     
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  5. CJndaTruck

    CJndaTruck Road Train Member

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    I only know of 80 mph limits so this old can has never gone faster then 81....
    :D:rolleyes:;)
     
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  6. CasanovaCruiser

    CasanovaCruiser Road Train Member

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    You'll find some 85 mph zones in parts of Texas. They're like playgrounds for drivers :D
     
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  7. RustyBolt

    RustyBolt Road Train Member

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    Over the next few months, I'll be passing many FedEx trucks. Of course, they'll be upside down in the median when I pass them. But that's what happens when you try to run 70 mph on roads you can't even see from snow and ice.
     
  8. G.Anthony

    G.Anthony Road Train Member

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    i find myself passing gas all the time, and if all my windows are rolled up tight, the air pressure inside the cab, blows off my doors. it's at or about that time, i am glad it happens, as the green fog, nearly kills me.
     
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  9. Old Man

    Old Man Road Train Member

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    Prime used to pass everyone and turn over just as much as fedex.

    They slowed them down to save fuel, so they say.
    I think it was insurance and safer scores that caused the slowdown.

    I know for a fact that they lost 3 loads of glass and one load of pipe in OKC in less than one year. Three of the crashes were less than 2 miles from my home.
     
  10. skro47

    skro47 Light Load Member

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    Over here in Canada I have never seen a prime truck moving haha. Only parked trailer.

    Passed 1 FedEx truck, wich was crashed on its side, in the ditch!!! He passed me about 30 seconds before, 80 mph+ winds and heavy snow. I saw him crash as he took that curve right after passing me.
     
  11. JPenn

    JPenn Road Train Member

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    Prime trucks are a serious traffic impediment, especially on 70+ speed limited roads. I catch (and pass) them plodding along I-77 all the time, doing 55-58 in a 70.

    Fedex Ground? I watch 'em go by and hope they'll gain enough distance that I don't run into the back of them when they loop it.
     
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