I've put my time in, who pays the most and who runs with faster trucks

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by fins2feathers, Feb 13, 2012.

  1. AM77

    AM77 Light Load Member

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    really? 25hp kia will most likely pass you... :biggrin_255:
    get back down to earth and save $$$ instead of wasting them.(unless you are running late, of course)
     
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    steelbeltsdrumming Light Load Member

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    I didnt know Kia made a 25 HP car. Even the Chevette and Metro were good for 50-75 HP.
     
  3. O/O 1989

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    I used to drive a company truck for a small company that hauled their own freight but their trucks were governed at 68mph because of csa. Drivers can't keep their foot out of it. I kept everything looking good and passed my inspections and just a few drivers that they had no problems with did they turn the trucks back to 80. It's fun until the blue light special is behind you an not the other guy. I own my own truck and it's set at 72 I run alot of texas but still set the cruise at 65 an let the deep pockets blow my doors off. Trust me it's better to stay in the 65 mph truck. I've only got the extra when I really need it.
     
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  4. fins2feathers

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    Oh I'm a just dragging down the road in my slow truck wishing for a steep hill to gain a couple mph's for a few hundred feet b4 I go back to the slow zone. eventually you will see me creeping along wishing for the day I could drive the speed limit where its posted at a higher rate of speed for trucks. DMus