MPG and Idling....

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Gamecock Taylor, Aug 17, 2020.

  1. Moosetek13

    Moosetek13 Road Train Member

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    I'm at a different mega and I have always had a high idle time.
    They complain, I say I;ll try, and then business as usual.
    I got written up for idle time once, about 1.5 years in.

    My habits have not changed, and they still occasionally mention it.
    But after nearly 10 years with this company, I am still here and they are still putting up with it because I am safe, reliable and on time.
     
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  3. Chinatown

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  4. D.Tibbitt

    D.Tibbitt Road Train Member

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    Next time u in a dry heat like az or anywhere in southwest. Get a sponge and cut it thin, soak it in water and take rubber band , attach it to the front of ur fan. Turns it into a mini swamp cooler works well in dry heat. Wont work with humidity
     
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  5. Chinatown

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  6. Powder Joints

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    Or Just idle your engine and tell them to kiss where you sit.... I believe the above must be a joke, I live near Mojave, 107 today, and I could tell you what to do with a sponge but it would have nothing to do with a fan. Change colors of truck.
     
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  8. Redtwin

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    Just ignore them. If they call just yes them to death. "Will try harder, thank you for showing me the error of my ways" etc.

    Extra points if you can get the noise of the idling engine in the background where they can hear it while on the phone.
     
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  9. meechyaboy

    meechyaboy Heavy Load Member

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    As I’ve mentioned before my last 3 months I only shut my truck off to fuel, or had a customer unload indoors( bulk) pilot is offering up to 4 points per gallon.. I was swimming in pilot points. Let what they tell you about optimizing your fuel go in one ear and out the other and live like a king. They can optimize their use of the fuel by keeping you moving.
     
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  10. D.Tibbitt

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    It was just an idea bud. Some guys dont like to idle
     
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