9+ MPG Class 8 5 Axel Trucks with Trailers

I don't do this every day, but I can get 2,350 miles on a tankful if there's no idle time. And, I've got a boatload of driving tips and techniques- but it's way too much info to post here, it could be a book.

Tried to post a link but it's not working tonight. Go to YouTube, check Dave26027's videos. I made a quick video of an 11 MPG day. In the no-idle season I see a lot of these trips.

 

04 mbn bridge
big hood pete
75k average pulling reefer
PDI stage 1 by Mr Haney
FASS
Turbo Wing
Tri pac

6.3 solid up from 5.2 running 65mph average. Check mileage every fill up. Don't have a readout. I think with a few more changes I could poossibly see 6.7 or 6.8 but I think thats max.

I'm not suprised there's not more posts here bragging of crazy good mileage. Aint gonna happen in the real world where time is priority pulling a real load consistently. I don't think there's to many of us that can afford to drive 55 and still stay alive cumawwwwn.

 

55mph x 65hrs = 3575 miles

65mph x 65hrs = 4225 miles

75mph x 65hrs = 4875 miles

Miles x CPM = PAY CHECK!




American Trucker

 

but dont forget that your costs are larger per mile on higher speed

so i would say that there is no too much people who can afford to drive fast

of course there are some jobs which need to be fast when you are in critical point with time

 

is doesnt cost a Company driver any more



American Trucker

 

i agree

but in case with dice1

that is not applicable



in eu it is prohibited to pay drivers by hours by km´s or anything similar

and you have very strict rules about working time

so this protect drivers from exploitation

so there is no big demand on drivers in my country drivers are still pay by km´s or % of transport price ( between 10-15% of transport price one friend of my father pay his drivers 20%)


so most drivers do only 6000mille per month

 

also it is safer to drive slower and less possibility to make accident

 

Nice to see you back with another good thread Dice