Being an O/O under a Carrier's Authority

New record today. 600 miles and 8.8 MPG from eastern TN at XT 440 to Little Rock, AR. Weight in the box is 41250 not including pallets. I didn't scale it so I can't say exactly how much I weigh.

 

If it covered from the front fender all the way back. I have only seen that on the super truck concepts though. They make full fenders but they stop just in front of the drives. I would think that would be heavier than the Flow Below too. I haven't been below 8 since putting it on. I think my estimate of .3-.4 mpg was about right.

 

I don't notice much of a difference between winter blend and summer. I worked for Knight through two winters and the difference was .2 or so mpg.

 

I heard on the radio OPEC is meeting on when and how much to begin restricting production. I have no doubt it will keep going up. I focus on MPG a lot day to day. If I can manage to maintain 8 mpg or better I can make money on my fuel surcharge revenue as opposed to it just being a helping hand.

 

Run at 59 mph at 1350 rpm. 2012 386, Cummins 1450/1650 ST 400hp, Bridgestone Greatec Super Singles, 10 speed direct drive manual, 2.64 rear, TriPac APU.

Trailers are a hodgepodge. All Utility Reefer trailers, very few dry vans, most have skirts or the SmartTruck UT1 system, they are trying to outfit all with tails, I would say that is about half way done based on my own experience with drop and hook, tire inflation system, they also run quite a few rentals and those have no aero devices at all. I have pulled a little of each.

I stay pretty heavy. I haven't scaled a load in weeks since I have a suspension load gauge in the truck. Usually 40k and greater in the box. I have had two loads I would consider light or less than 68k. Most runs are AR to NY, FL, IL, WI, UT, AZ, PA, IN, AL, TX, MI and back.

Forgot to add I had the Flow Below installed along with Anderson Eco Flaps.