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JCB & Associates · Apr 7, 2016

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I run slow, because... I want to. LOL.

Seriously. I started doing this about 25 years ago. When I bought my current truck, mainly out of the boredom that has overtaken the trucking industry, I decided I wanted to pursue fuel economy and see how well I can do. Just waiting for the engine to get well broken in, toss in an fleet air filter, and see where the mileage is at during this coming Summer.

Financially, it just makes sense to slow down.

55 vs 70? (as mentioned in a previous post). First off, it isn't a 15mph split. At 55 mph, a driver can average close to that actual speed all day long. Running 70, (unless you are running out west), you are going to be battling all day long to try to maintain that speed, and your average will be significantly lower. So, the split is not as great as you think once you apply it to real world.

But, I can run way more miles. Again, not really. You can't deliver the freight until you are in your drop window, or appointment time. If you are scheduling drops and pickups based on how fast you can get somewhere and keep running, you are setting yourself up for service failures. In the end, you don't really run more miles because you are running faster. Sounds good on paper, but it's just not the case in the real world. Decent size fleets and single truck companies alike have tested this theory, and ultimately find themselves running the same amount of miles per year.

Maintenance costs - the faster you drive, the higher you drive up your maintenance/repair costs.

With fuel below $2.00/gallon, the savings for driving slow is not a large margin. But it is still a savings.

Your health - Driving slower = less stress. Also = less hearing damage because the noise levels in the truck drop significantly. If you can't hear the difference, damage may already be done.

Safety - you can stop faster, and you are rarely stuck in a pack of vehicles where people often don't have an out when things do go bad.
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Seriously, has anyone ever timed your arrival at the higher speed? I've done it. Save a very small amount of time to speed. Not worth the risk. Safety and financially.

JCB & Associates · Apr 7, 2016

Newbeav Newbie said: ↑

My brain hurts.
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No kidding! This thread is supposed to be about SNI Choice and SFI lease....what the heck? HIJACKERS!!!!!

JCB & Associates · Apr 7, 2016

srvmcmxc said: ↑

Am I missing something here? I've been driving 17yrs. Just filled out apps for the lease.

Been reading these threads and took a look at the board on an ICs laptop.

Seems pretty straightforward and simple to me. Am I completely ignorant? Or just insanely intelligent?

Look at the board for the day you wanna start running.

Choose the highest paying load.

Check to make sure where it delivers has frieght available for when you deliver.

Choose highest paying load.

Check to see if there's freight available where and when that delivers.

Check, check, check.

Book all 3 loads.

Run first load, book 4th load using same criteria as previously stated.

Repeat all previous steps.

Make money.

Decide you wanna go home.

Book the highest paying load that will get you near house as long as it covers fixed cpm on truck.

Go home, enjoy life, repeat....

I don't understand why this is so difficult for people.

Yes, I agree you must know and be aware of a few things like your fixed costs, your mpg and your personal financial needs. I'm also pretty sure it would help if you're a self starter, organized and have a little business or common sense. But come on guys, this is truck driving, not rocket science. I think too many make this out to be way more complicated then it has to be.

Life's a journey so let the road (freight) take you wherever it leads you.
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Finally. Someone who gets it!

T_TRUCKER. · Apr 7, 2016

JCB & Associates said: ↑

Finally. Someone who gets it!
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If it was that easy there wouldn't be people failing left and right

freightwipper · Apr 7, 2016

Guy doesn't get it, highest paying loads usually go to terrible areas where it doesn't even pay enough to make up for the garbage coming out.

Jonkie · Apr 7, 2016

JCB & Associates said: ↑

No kidding! This thread is supposed to be about SNI Choice and SFI lease....what the heck? HIJACKERS!!!!!
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Freightswiper already has that covered

PXI Incorporated · Apr 7, 2016

gentleroger said: ↑

I've found a pretty reliable .5 mpg loss when hauling a trailer without skirts. Look at a company like MVT - fleet avg of almost 9mpg. It comes with its own costs, and they run different freight than us but some of the environmental regs do make sense. Just look at pictures of the NYC skyline from.the late 70s and compare them to now.
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That's from the chemtrails the governments dumping overhead every day, not the emissions from the big trucks..... or 4-wheelers...... or even from the methane from the beef industry LMAO!!!

Ninjadrivertwo · Jun 7, 2016

Where did you find that? Is there one for peterbilts and kw's too? Want to compare options. @FreightlinerGuy

TransplantBadger · Jul 10, 2016

Does anyone have a new update on the fixed weekly costs?

How quickly can a person be hired, orientation, in a truck, and up and running?

freightwipper · Jul 10, 2016

TransplantBadger said: ↑

Does anyone have a new update on the fixed weekly costs?
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As far as I know the only thing that has changed is the down payments.

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