Efficient use of HOS
Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Arizona Man, Apr 24, 2018.
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Being paid by the hour.
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Unless you have managed to develop a mythical semi truck engine that can maintain the speed limit at gross weights, i think you're startin stretching your driving abilities.
tinytim Thanks this. -
By the way op, you drive like that and you will be put out of service with the cop who won't care how you figure it. -
scottied67 Thanks this.
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Drive 900 miles.
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You can actually start each day about 2 hours earlier than the previous...
.25 pre and post trips
11 driving
.25 fuel
.50 for 30 min break
12 hours total
+10 off
= next shift begins about 2 hours before previous one
Yes you can still cover 800 miles per 24 hour period running like this. Easy way to check just look at mileage on odometer at 9 am daily. After a lot of running like this it does take a toll on the body however..
If you're still young and raring to go - run like this and maybe even try to schedule your runs so you can do resets while under load. Resetting while under load ensures minimum legally required time to stop for reset. If the loads allow for it.... -
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2. Haul good paying freight
3. Do 1 and 2 and do not worry about hos you should be fine
4. You will be driving less for more -
Like gokiddogo states. Running like this can ware you out. Plan your breaks also. Relax, wait for the money to appear. Than do it again.
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