Did Prime get slowed down to double nickels?

prime definitely is not governed at 55.

and what’s fuel mileage? i’m linehaul - hammer down.

 

There are some days where getting to point B quickly isn’t a priority, so I’ll ease down the road a little slower. Out here in the great wide open there isn’t really much traffic, so passing people doesn’t happen that often. I swear my truck is just as happy running 70 as it is 60 though. More in the torque curve or something.

 

I keep it at 73 on Cruse. 320k on engine keep it idle when I have to. 7.2 mpg by paper so far. D13 ishift. And I know what some sad will never drive auto. I tried and it's works. Those mega doing that for Yang's I guess. But I meesdm mi 13s

 

There are some days when I start out at 64 and due to some under powered truck that passes and nearly immediately slows down, I find my self in 18 just to get away from them. It is nice to have the power and speed when you need or just want it.

 

I'm a company driver at Prime, and being the slowest thing on the road is the easiest driving out there. Its so relaxing I'm in danger of falling asleep sometimes.

I had no trouble hitting 3,000 miles a week when I was solo in my lightweight truck either. Extra $250-300 a week in fuel bonus and for driving the smaller truck.

Certainly it isn't for everyone, but you are fooling yourself if you think the average driver running 75 is covering 33% more miles than the average Prime company driver in a week. Maybe if they are running a white Volvo out of Chicago.

 

Remember, you drive for miles, I work for loads. 4 loads a week is greater than 3.

I’m not accusing you of being wrong either. Different strokes for different folks.

 

Yep, I’m in a 65mph truck, not with Prime, driving 60-63 is actually quite relaxing. Driving 61-62 let’s all the restricter plate races get by quickly enough to not block traffic. Until the dumb... in a 63mph truck gets out there

 

No doubt, most of my buddies here are lease or owner-ops. They aren't governed at 62 mph and none of them drive 55 mph either. In my experience they drive far fewer miles per week and tend to stay out longer than company drivers. I doubt the ability to drive faster makes much difference on the freight Prime is brokering.

 

I'm not governed and I typically cruise around 60. There's so many variables though. One speed does not fit all. But by and large I'm around 60. It saves fuel, and more importantly, wear on the truck. The forces exerted on the truck don't go up in percentage as you go faster, they go up exponentially.

 

Ok i just have to say each to their own. But it costs more $ to speed. It is logical. More wear on components , tires, and to me wearing down. Running with the "pack" see it all the time. 70mph or more, then someone swings into left lane, then the pack is on the brakes. Then soon back hammer down again. More chance of a crash. Lots of extra fuel burned, agitation, more fuel tax for your favorite states. But you git-r-done however you want. Doesn't matter to me unless you crash and block the road.