Steep grade, I can't get my truck to go any faster than 50

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  1. Lamb55

    Lamb55 Bobtail Member

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    Ok so I need help, I'm a new driver only on the road a month. I've been driving a concrete tanker. The problem I have is there's a downgrade on I66 it not a steep one at all it's just really long. All other trucks have no problems here but my truck continually slows down. The speed limit is 70mph but I can't get my truck to go any faster then 50. I'm pretty sure it has to do with the load shifting but I don't know if this is normal or I'm doing something wrong. Any help would be appreciated.
     
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  3. motocross25

    motocross25 Road Train Member

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    What kind of specs does your truck have? Is it an automatic? Are you maxed out on weight? I drive a 2017 Peterbilt with an 18 speed auto Paccar with and an end dump trailer always at 80k(+:rolleyes:) and if that thing sees a hill it cowers.
     
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  4. Blackshack46

    Blackshack46 Road Train Member

    I think they are referring to down side of the hill.

    Op, are you driving a class b cement mixer? Or a combination vehicle?
     
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  5. motocross25

    motocross25 Road Train Member

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    Oh yea, after a quick re-read you’re correct. Well I’m stumped then!
     
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  6. Lamb55

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    Okay sorry I should have been a more specific. I drive a Volo D13 10 speed, almost fully loaded, at 79K. It takes the pedal to the floor just to maintain 50mph. It only last for like 3 or 4 miles or so and then everything is fine I just can't figure out why at this spot I am having such a hard time, there are definitely steeper downgrades on my run then this.
     
  7. Lamb55

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    Its a combination vehicle. I pick up the concrete powder.
     
  8. Lamb55

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    Sorry I should have been more specfic, I drive a Volo D13 (I believe thats what model it is) 10 speed. I run almost fully loaded at 79k. It is a combnation vehicle, I pick up the concrete powder. It takes the pedal to the floor just to maintain 50mph.
     
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  9. Jazz1

    Jazz1 Road Train Member

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    I had a driver explain to me how one of our older trucks, 13 speed would not go over 50 MPH if,,,,now this is where I glazed over...otherwise it would run like the wind.
    Drop a gear and see what happens.
     
  10. Blackshack46

    Blackshack46 Road Train Member

    Why drop a gear on the downhill side?
     
  11. uncleal13

    uncleal13 Road Train Member

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    Magnetic Hill ? Optical Illusion?
    There have been occasions where it looks like I’m going down hill, but really it’s not.
     
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