How often do you actually drive 11 hours/day?

I average around ten hours. I start looking for a place to park at the nine and half hour mark. I can't remember the last time I actually went up to eleven.

I'm usually shut down by ten and a half.
Sorry to tell you this but if you think you'll get tired, you may not fit.

You don't have to be power lifter strong to be a trucker, but you've got to have stamina. And you've got to love to drive.

 

I'm coming off a fresh 70. I need to string 5 days back to back of 10.5 [average] hour drive days and 10-12 hour breaks, to get from Portland to roughly Daytona in time to get a restart at the end just before my firm delivery appointment. If I don't get the comfortable restart there, on my terms, then my follow up load will probably be crap.

 

On load/reload days I exhaust my 14. I drive usually 7hrs take 30min break then roll for another 3.5hrs. Keep the door closed!!! 750 miles a day!!! 8-2 splitz!!!! Go Go Go!!

 

I have one simple rule. If I'm loaded in a timely manner i will deliver on time. If I'm delayed loading it will get there as reasonably soon as possible. Reasonably means there will be short stops for restrooms and food.