Where is everyone #5

Discussion in 'Flatbed Trucking Forum' started by DDlighttruck, Aug 27, 2017.

  1. Zeviander

    Zeviander Road Train Member

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    So apparently the gutless turd ain't so gutless. Running about 92,000 lbs gross, never dropped below 5-direct on any of the big hills. Kept up with what I'm used to with the C-13.

    Granted, neither motor is designed for those weights on those grades, but I was expecting a lot worse than 0.5 mph average slower speed from Soo to Nipigon.

    THAT SAID, the autoshift gave me a couple scares early on. It decided to take a few too many seconds to decide what the best gear was for the downhills, and I had to catch it with the brakes. Essentially shifting into neutral for 4-6 seconds on a 6 or 7% hill.

    Brilliant technology this stuff. Anyways, I survived and have been told that I will be back in my truck next week. If not, I won't be driving this turd again.
     
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  3. johndeere4020

    johndeere4020 Road Train Member

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    I’m in god forsaken Cleveland Ohio.
     
  4. Zeviander

    Zeviander Road Train Member

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    But dam was it a nice driving morning.

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    It's this section of the 17 that I have no problems driving every time I come through here. I might look at investing in a GoPro at some point and record it. It's amazing.
     
  5. Superhauler

    Superhauler TEACHER OF MEN

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    20180615_154108.jpg 3rd and last load for the day. Ain't been letting no grass grow under ole Monster. started at 8 am be at job and empty by 4 pm. 120 miles round trip. Then go home and celebrate 35 yrs being married to the same gal.
     
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  6. cke

    cke Road Train Member

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    Happy anniversary @superhauler
     
  7. snowman_w900

    snowman_w900 Road Train Member

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    I'm sorry to hear that brother, but I'm in Detroit.

    I think we are even
     
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  8. shogun

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    Meet me on 8 mile. Bring your turntables. I will bring the mic, we’ll get in some rap battles.

    Check this out, these honest movie trailers are hilarious!

     
  9. snowman_w900

    snowman_w900 Road Train Member

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    HAH!

    Well, I reckon this is the first time I ever saw a night club next door to a funeral home.

    Yall guess that's a sign of what goes on here?
     
  10. shogun

    shogun Road Train Member

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    Saves on a trip to the morgue. The death certificate should read natural causes if you get shot in a Detroit nightclub.
     
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  11. Hurricane69

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    I got rid of my bakery and stopped to pick up some kernels on the way back. They had both legs down and only 800 bushel in the overhead... Felt like I was running empty.

    Empty at home but it's to hot to do much of anything....
     
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