Does running hard make any difference?

Running hard can mean different things but a smart driver will always think beyond the current load.

Two drivers leave the same place at the same time. They are delivering to different places that are only ten miles apart and about 1100 miles from their starting point.

Driver A runs 400 miles the first day, 500 the second day and one the third day arrives at his destination just in time for his 10:00 AM appt. with 3.5 hours driving time used for that third day. It's not his lucky day though, the local guy who snuck into the dock just ahead of him blows a maxi while there are ties up the dock for 30 more minutes.

Driver B runs 575 miles the first day and the second day reaches the customer, finds out he won't get unloaded that night and drives 3 miles to the truck stop. On day 3 he arrives an hour early for his 10:00 AM appt. and is unloaded by the time the other guy arrived at his destination 10 miles away.

Dispatch has two loads to be picked up nearby. One is a 500 mile run to be delivered by 11:00 AM the next day. The other load is only a 200 mile run and doesn't deliver until after 13:00 the next day. Driver A might be able to do the 500 mile run on time but Driver B is a much safer choice and he gets the longer run.

Driver A is happy, he hardly ever goes home and doesn't like to reset. He's happy to take it easy.

Driver B is happy also, he likes to run hard and position himself as best he can for what comes next.

Some drivers like to be Driver A, some prefer to be Driver B.

Driver A runs into bad luck now and then due to unforeseen circumstances. Driver B also has that happen on occasion but not as often due to the fact he tries to stay ahead of the game.

 

My company I've run over 620 miles each day I do run today clocked 707 depends how much freight your company has and how hard you can run. You can sit all day and go what if now get back in that truck and drive before we find someone to run for 15 cents a mile.

 

Well moose, i guess you got all the answers.

 

Let me explain that I am a 'you', not a 'ya'.
I could also explain the proper way of quoting someone, because you don't seem to get it.

In all fairness I could also explain that I don't do splits, or run illegally.
Once I shut down I am down for at least 10, but most times at least 12. No split garbage, because I can't get any real rest.
I also will not 'fudge' it to fool the clock.

 

Wait a second...

Did you just read my response, go back in time and respond, then jump forward again?

No wonder you can run the hours that way.
You can actually fool Time!

Way to go!!!

 

Well thanks moose, iam pretty smart.

 

Yes.

I could never do it in my truck.
I max out at 63, much less than the 88 required by the flux capacitor.

 

I never even know what time a load is supposed to be delivered, I just hall butt as soon as I get loaded. My dispatcher knows how long it takes to get from point A to point B. Every time I get unloaded he always has the next load ready or he tells me to call him back in 15 minutes. If you have a good dispatcher they will always keep you moving no mater how early you are.
Just run as hard as you can and you will maximize your loads per week. You can be lazy If you want to, but don't complain your not making enough money.

 

I'm lazy, because I want to.
And I don't complain that I'm not making enough money.

I make enough money for what I need and want.
What more is there?