Running with JCT, Part Deux

I've hauled some loads for Wally World. Not my favorite either (let me get this straight... You want me to pay you to get your stuff?). I know refer is a whole other beast. However, people have to eat. So, the miles should stay a little more consistent. I would hope.

 

The nice thing about JCT and their software is the integration of our hours and loads. The system TRIES to find the best load available with the hours you have for the upcoming week. This allows you to stay pretty busy on a regular basis.

JCT paid mega bucks for this system and in my opinion is a pretty good system.

The downfall seems to come to 2 major factors: A. A driver won't drive in a particular area of the country. B. More trucks than loads available in a particular area

 

NYC and that general area for a pick up or delivery is about the only area thats a no go for me. I don't mind going through there, just won't go there.

 

The real downfall is too many drivers fight the system because "they know better" or don't have enough forward thinking to see what's being set up for them. So that driver screws himself and however many drivers who have to cover instead of them following plan.

 

Speed is something too many drivers get hung up on. The 1st thing any driver should do, regardless of the type of truck they have, is figure out where that truck's "sweet spot" is. Once that is established, stick to that speed at all times (but not breaking any speed laws).

If the sweet spot is 55-58 mph, so be it. Drive that speed. If it's 65 or 69, drive that. Unfortunately, my truck's sweet spot is 55-58 mph.

Drivers think the best way to make money at JCT is miles. IT IS NOT!

You earn 90¢ / + FSC. Your truck payment is anywhere from 17-23¢/mile. Maintenance is 5¢/mile. That means you are earning 62-68¢/ mile + FSC.

The goal is very simple. Keep as much of that 62-68¢/mile in your pocket.

There is 1 way to do this, broken into 2 sub sections. FUEL: broken into FUEL PURCHASE & FUEL CONSUMPTION.
Get the most mileage out of your fuel and buy the cheapest fuel you can find, WHETHER YOU NEED IT OR NOT.

The truck payment being variable means that it is directly proportional to the miles you turn in.

This is why some drivers can BRING HOME more with 2200 miles than a driver with 3000 miles.

 

I agree, fuel is the main cost I can control. While running the #'s fuel is where I can make $$$$ or lose everything. My goal is 7-7.2 avg. I would rather make more doing less. A scangauge is at the top of my list to buy. Learning to be efficient and economical are key to making this work. Also I'm good at turning a wrench so that will help lower my maintenance cost.

 

7 is easy in a Frieghtliner. Even when I'm off my game I run 7.8 in my 14

 

I gotta ask how. It seems like after my dpf cleaning my mpg fell to the 6s and I have to struggle for 7s

 

I'm leaning torwards a Ftl. That paccar motor is to big of a risk. Is there any way to increase your chance of getting the truck you want. Don't want one off the showroom. Just lower miles. I know how to tell how many people have had a truck by the number, letter on the end increases after every driver. Looking for one with less than a D.

 

Every truck JCT has ordered from the 2nd batch of 2014's is spec'd for fuel economy. The newer the model year, the better it is set up. The goal is to get the fleet to run minimum 7.5 MPG. Steadily averaging 8.3 to 8.7 is not unrealistic.