Our trucks have been turned down to...

Discussion in 'Motor Carrier Questions - The Inside Scoop' started by longbedGTs, Jun 11, 2008.

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  1. Cerberus

    Cerberus Medium Load Member

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    i can still do 70 and if my idle time stays low i will be able to do anywhere from 72 to 75 next month.
     
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    We prefer to give flexibility to our drivers- we don't limit the trucks, but keep mentioning that dollars saved in fuel help us compete and keep pay where it is. Our fuel consumtion dropped dramatically due to less idling, smarter route creation through discussing them with drivers, and other things. While I understand that larger companies can't necessarily do that, we're ok with 30+ trucks, and for the most part- quite successful with our fuel comsumption issues.
     
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    It sounds like youve got 30+ good people working for/with you. While I can understand a company's reasoning, I can also understand that you catch more flies with honey than vinegar. You all seem to have that figured out. Kudos!
     
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    We have our moments, and a few stragglers, but honestly- we're very fortunate- and the drivers are the best people to police the situation, they watch each other, they know that we're all in this together...
     
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    Might want to make Central 61/62, because my Central truck does 61 now. The governer is set to 62, but it won't get there according to my GPS.
     
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    I guess it is okay for companies to turn the trucks back to save fuel but it would be nice if they would increase drivers' pay a little to offset the loss the driver feels. Hypothetically, going from 65 to 62 for example means a driver can drive 33 miles less in a day. At say .33 cpm that equals about $11.00 less a day. Tha may not seem like a lot but say a driver does 275 days of driving in a year that equals a $3,025.00 a year pay cut.
     
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    I have a 70 mph truck, but usually run 60-62 unless I am tight on time. I make more by going slower. I get a better fuel mileage bonus. Anyone remember the race between the hare and the turtle? It is not how fast you go, but how you go about getting there....:biggrin_25519:
     
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    I realize I am not the smartest guy, but can someone please explain to me why not fueling on a Monday is going to save anyone any money????
     
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    This is a guess or two actually, first is fuel goes up over the weekend more than it goes down, 2nd, truck stops are busier so it also takes longer. That may be why fuel tends to go up in price before Monday. A wise man once told me to fuel at the end of a trip instead of at the beginning, it is one less thing to do before getting on the road.
     
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    It wont let me edit the original post anymore.
     
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