how fast do you drive

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  1. MNdriver

    MNdriver Road Train Member

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    You mean THIS report?
    http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/about/outreach/Unsafe-Driving-Acts.aspx
     
    MNdriver, Apr 18, 2013
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  2. BigJls1

    BigJls1 Medium Load Member

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    here is my prof 4600 gal used and 7.07 try to run speed limit when able. Now while I run mostly I10/20/30/40 so that helps, and 75 speed limit most time is awesome, but also spec'd truck with 3.42 gears and tall tires so It was designed to run at the optimum rpm and 75 mph, If we had 3.73 we would slow down to 70 to that magical 1450 to 1500 where the 12.7 Detroits like to run.

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    BigJls1, Apr 18, 2013
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    No you're just missing the point. The point is that some of you leave your cruise control on until the last minute tailgating the truck in front of you then you whip out in the left lane in front of ANY vehicle to keep from having to slow down or to turn your cruise off.
    If you cannot do the speed limit in the right lane what speed limit can you do you have in the left lane?
    "Slower Traffic Keep Right"
     
    amscontr, Apr 27, 2013
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  4. ironpony

    ironpony Road Train Member

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    Aw man, you don't get the point. Nothing like the look of terror on a supertruckers face when you whip out in front of him doing the highway minimum in a 75mph zone.
     
    ironpony, Apr 27, 2013
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    So which is it.......


    Who is the problem.................?
     
    Cat sdp, Apr 27, 2013
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    YOU ARE M.F.!!!! J.K. Both sides can cause problems, gotta drive safely, avoid cutting vehicles off or tailgating, etc. Or at least we all should.;)
     
    eeb, Apr 27, 2013
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    And y'all wonder why people think you freight haulers are morons...
     
    Cowmobile, Apr 27, 2013
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  9. Oscar the KW

    Oscar the KW Going Tarpless

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    That is plain stupid to do something like that.
     
    Oscar the KW, Apr 28, 2013
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    eeb Heavy Load Member

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    Dunno, maybe he's being sarcastic. Lotta that goin' 'round.
     
    eeb, Apr 28, 2013
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