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ABF turned up trucks?

Discussion in 'LTL and Local Delivery Trucking Forum' started by 2BucTruck, Sep 1, 2018.

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  1. Sep 1, 2018 #1
    2BucTruck

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    Couldn't pass ABF pulling doubles on the flats. ODFL has always been faster. You guys get your trucks bumped up recently? Never had that happen before.

    I closed in going down a hill, moved to hammer lane expecting to pass like always, then got stuck side by side. He was kind enough to back off so I could get around him. We run 65 mph trucks, but do have 70 mph trucks for certain runs. This ABF was pacing me at 65. Never seen ABF go 65.
     
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  3. Sep 1, 2018 #2
    upnorthwpg

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    Xpo is also turning up our fleet to 70.
     
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  4. Sep 1, 2018 #3
    2BucTruck

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    Soon we'll get passed by Prime.
     
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  5. Sep 1, 2018 #4
    Fuelinmyveins

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    65 on flat in fxf. 70+ when heavy going downhill.
     
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  7. Sep 1, 2018 #5
    LtlAnonymous

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    Yes, ABF is turning up to 65 as a response to ELDs. I applaud the move, personally. Let those guys make a little more money per hour.
     
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  8. Sep 1, 2018 #6
    truck_guy

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    Our trucks go 65. I only see ABF and OD going the other way lol.
    I got passed by a fxf truck the other day, but it would have taken about twelve miles if I hadn’t backed off. Must’ve had new drive tires. That driver probably saved at least fifteen seconds at the end of the day by not just following me.
     
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  9. Sep 1, 2018 #7
    Mack185

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    Hey I use my throttle as a foot rest, don’t interfere with that.
     
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  10. Sep 1, 2018 #8
    Digman943

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    I got a fast Volvo, does 66.
    But yea ABF turned up to 65 per their new contract.
     
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  11. Sep 2, 2018 #9
    MACK E-6

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    Turning UP to 65???

    Geez...:biggrin_25521:
     
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  12. Sep 2, 2018 #10
    LtlAnonymous

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    They were set to 62 when I worked there.
     
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