Landstar vs Schneider Choice ( Comparison )
Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Jar-Head, May 9, 2014.
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Looks as if Landstar retained 50 percent of the fuel discount.
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I was leased onto JBK for six years , cryogenics , I learned the hard way how to cut fuel , keep up on maintenance , turn my own wrenches , etcJar-Head Thanks this. -
Landstar seems to have allot of hands in the pot so to speak then they have their fees and the inspection debacle which I can see a BCO having to foot the bill on most inspections through that loop whole ..
Im pretty sure I'm SNI bound -
Here's my numbers and equipment
2006 Freightliner
Tri PAC APU
30k or less loads = 8.0 to 8.75 mpg
30 to 40k = 7.6 to 7.7 mpg
40-44 k 7.2 to 7.275 mpg
Empty with trailer 10.75 - 11.25
Bob tail - 13.0 to 13.75 mpg
idle time less than 10%
truck payment $ 1025.63 ( monthly )
i think ill do just fine at SNI .
I want to keep this thread alive as it helped me to make my decision and hopefully it will help others .
Be it LS or SNI either way it's has allot of useful information hererussellkanning Thanks this. -
Remember which ever company you choose .. It's a business decision treat it as such and keep your head in the game you can achieve anything you want if you just put your mind to it .
Is it harder that way ? Sure , but most things in life worth having are . No one is gonna hand you the keys to the castle unless you spend your time manning the door first .milskired Thanks this. -
How are you getting those mpg on an 06 shaker? Im Guessing it's a 14 L EGR Detroit? That would be pretty impressive to see them, must be driving 55-58MPH
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14.0 L
air tabs
fleet 1 air filter
vented flaps
wheel covers
59-61 mph
turbo blanket
mich Energy series tires
Pittsburgh power stack
header wrap
im looking into
Fass system
by pass filter
going to a 30 weight oilrussellkanning Thanks this. -
I also had a ECM Tune
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