Which way for more miles ???

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by iraqralph43, Jun 18, 2016.

  1. iraqralph43

    iraqralph43 Road Train Member

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    Which way would give a driver ...more miles in a month...always run off recap. ...Or use up all 70hrs...take 34hr reset...and start over
     
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  3. Goothva

    Goothva Light Load Member

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    i'm sorry, but i don't think your question is quite clear. Would you please re-phrase it?
     
  4. Diggler

    Diggler Light Load Member

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    Run hard, use your 70 in 6 days if possible and take a 34. It's 8 days before you get recaps back. I always pull less miles on recap, ALWAYS. It just gimp your potential to have full shifts and be able to get your planner to give you longer loads.
     
  5. KMac

    KMac Road Train Member

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    Recaps... Do the math.

    8 days 70 hrs, no reset.
    8 days, 82 1/2 hrs, with reset.

    Odds are you are not going to ever do 82 1/2hrs, but it is possible
     
  6. Goothva

    Goothva Light Load Member

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    wait, there is 82.5 hours in 8 days?
     
  7. KMac

    KMac Road Train Member

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    Have to run 11 take 10.5 break, that 21.5 per day, leaving 2.5 carryover.... Believe me, it's theoretical. No one is going to do that, but the math works.

    Normal would be about 77 to 80 in 8 days.
     
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