Running with JCT

I like JCT and the way how they spec their trucks. It appears they are following in Primes foot steps for specing them out. I know Prime spec's the Cascadias out with 10spds, 3:42 rears, Super singles and a good gauge package. I'm not turning this into a bash, just mentioning that JCT probably is learning from others on the specs to maximize miles per gallon.

KH

 

The cascadia here doesn't have many gauges. And the evolutions have a Columbia package for dashes. I believe 8 are behind a glass panel. 3 on dash. My old Pete at May had 16 gauges but I like the truck

 

Though this might not be a bad thing, for a driver wanting to get into the O/O side of trucking, maybe they should look at fuel economy rather than how many gauges they, Only thing I don't like, Are the super single, in my experience with them, my fuel economy never increased, the only thing that changed for me is, having to sit on the side of the freeway waiting for road service

 

These guys are also running ScanguageD which is a big help in fuel economy, the device cost about $160.00 but the savings is amazing, they run cruise less and coast more over over passes and small rises keeping the Turbo boost down helps GREATLY with Fuel Economy. They time it takes is worth the savings! Sharpp and the others can tell you what all they do to get the good MPG's they are getting but a good size saving going in your pocket rather then in the tank is important. Good Luck.

 

Finally got rid of trailer 701* and got 5*o4 man didn't think Icould get worse but I did trailer is in good condition just duals and no skirts. But I've only managed 6.8 to 7.3 all month. Definitely getting a scan gauge when I get home this week. Heading to az from Florida going home. But the pay checks are still great from all the miles I ran staying on the ten consistently fueling 25 cents under the national average helps

 

Sharpp, How cold is it getting up thata ways? I have not been to the colder areas in a few years, I'll have to thicken my blood up again! Thanks.

 

No. They limit your parking time. One more reason I would rather tarp than deal with grocery warehouses. What direction are you coming from? If it's from Ontario CA on I-5 the best closest parking is probably the scale @ Dupont.

 

I've pulled so many different kinds or trailers and freight over the years, they each have their perks. When I came back over the road I chose to pull a refrigerated trailer. My thought on the matter was that regardless of what the economy was doing people were always going eat!

 

You've got that right, Terry. It's the backbone concept of the entire refrigerated trucking industry. I won't buy siding or a new toilet in tough times, but I certainly will have my hot dogs, tomatoes, and ice cream.