Experiencing the Power of Red...avoid like the plague!!! Part 1

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  1. mjd4277

    mjd4277 Road Train Member

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    I've seen it on some trucks but mostly those dealing with hazmat(tankers in particular). I know the frustration first hand- Western Express' trucks are limited to 63 mph,64 if the cruise control is engaged (Marten's a little faster- 65 mph-66 to 67 with cruise control). It's a PITA when you trying to pass someone when all of a sudden they decide they want to speed up when they see a semi trying to pass them. This happens with four wheelers and big trucks alike.
     
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    bamamac Medium Load Member

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    Yes sir! It is called the entitled generation. Kind of scary huh?
     
  4. Lonesome

    Lonesome Mr. Sarcasm

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    Years ago, Carpenter Foam had signs on their trailers. "Driver is limited to 55 MPH" or something like that. They raised their speed......to 60.
     
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    KriegHund Medium Load Member

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    Op has proven he's argumentative and sure he's never wrong.
     
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    TB John Company Shill of BYOB & CBD

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    I thought I was the only one that's argumentative :argue:and never wrong!:biggrin_2559:
     
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    MACK E-6 Moderator Staff Member

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    Now they're really getting somewhere.:rolleyes:
     
  8. mjd4277

    mjd4277 Road Train Member

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    About 5 mph closer. lol
     
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    MACK E-6 Moderator Staff Member

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    Less of a rolling roadblock is still a rolling roadblock. :confused:
     
  10. dogtrucker

    dogtrucker Road Train Member

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    I think that tells us all we need to know.
    Time to move on.
     
  11. Frank Speak

    Frank Speak Road Train Member

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    My experience at Roehl wasn't anything like the op. I ran out of Ellenwood and I was a trainer.

    The only thing I would say is they do have a lot of hand holding, but you have to remember they are a training company. by definition, there's going to be a LOT of micro-management when the majority of your fleet has less than 2 years experience.

    But, if you prove yourself to be a reliable driver, they generally leave you alone.

    Of course, running stop signs, flipping the bird at people. Etc... Are not generally things they consider as "proving yourself a reliable driver".
     
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