C R England 62mph Max & 1650 RPMS

Welcome to the Forum. Most already know that tidbit but im sure there are some that didnt. Its a shame too when i worked there my truck was governed at 75mph and the company trucks at 65. You can find some more england bashing posts on here for your amusement.

 

england just lost a law suit over there 14cent variable milage

 

I'm VERY new so I'll just throw this out there - Wouldn't a truck governed (Rpm wise) that low pose a safety problem? I'm really suprised NHTSA isn't all over this!

 

yes and no 62 mph is more for fuel economy but the extra few mph hour could be helpfull when passing slower traffic but could be abussed by more drivers in a lighter sense its a no win situation or could even be a win win theres nothin wrong with 62mph but there cant be any tight loads

 

The FMCSA would more than likely look into it if it was a problem. Its not its just an annoyance. The only problem would be in bad slick weather if you are running on your max rpm you lose the ability to accelerate if needed which is y on a governed truck you dont run max rpms in bad weather. NHTSA is under the US D.O.T. but is more for auto, Small truck, and motorbike safety and wrecks and The FMCSA is for big trucks and busses.

 

Are you refering to the OOIDA Lawsuit?

 

Not sure what one he was talking about but they won the OOIDA unfortunately. The good thing that came outta that was the revisions they had to make to the lease program. LOL but its still heavily one sided as most Fleeces are.

 

yes i was refering to ooids law suit

 

Well in that case England didnt lose that lawsuit, unfortunately.