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time management

Discussion in 'Millis' started by bryanrutledge, Jul 17, 2013.

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  1. Jul 17, 2013 #1
    bryanrutledge

    bryanrutledge Light Load Member

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    was wondering how everybody else ran. do yaw run as hard as you can and leave no time on clock everyday or do you run 8 to 9 hours every day so you never run out of hours. I usally try to leave no time on clock but by the end of week I never have enough time to run until I sit for a day or two. was womdering if I ran less if it would effect my miles. your thoughts would be appreciated. thanks
     
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  3. Jul 17, 2013 #2
    slim shady

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    Run hard ?Lately I've been idling hard
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  4. Jul 17, 2013 #3
    MTownZ

    MTownZ Medium Load Member

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    I used to run around 8.5 hours a day, but that's only good if the freight is consistent. I switched it up where I run my clock out now and I noticed my miles went up
     
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  5. Jul 17, 2013 #4
    morr2fab

    morr2fab Medium Load Member

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    "Trip Planning". HOS, pickup time, travel time, HOS, delievery time, HOS. MATH!!!
     
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  7. Jul 17, 2013 #5
    spydablactrucking

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    Im just getting into trucking so you guys dont bash me for this question. But I thought you HAD to run 10 hours a day?
     
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  8. Jul 17, 2013 #6
    snowman_w900

    snowman_w900 Road Train Member

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    yeah, good luck with that......its sounds good though....
     
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  9. Jul 17, 2013 #7
    morr2fab

    morr2fab Medium Load Member

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    Got me everywhere I've needed to go, on time and ahead of schedule. Many times with time to spare. Thats why they call it "Trip Planning"......
     
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  10. Jul 17, 2013 #8
    morr2fab

    morr2fab Medium Load Member

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    14 hours to run 11 and dont forget that pesky 30 minute break before your first 8 hours.
     
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  11. Jul 17, 2013 #9
    bryanrutledge

    bryanrutledge Light Load Member

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    I understand trip planning I do well with it I was just curious if you could do well running less hard but more consistent. only time my miles are short is usaly when I get dispatched on Friday for Monday delivery.
     
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  12. Jul 18, 2013 #10
    playamwj12

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    Really depends on the load. For loads that are drop and hooks ill deliver a day early and keep moving. For appointments it depends where im at, ill run harder to be closer to my appointment in the northeast due to the stupidity of the traffic. I try to never have less than 6.5 hours coming back. Goodluck Bryan. I think your the driver that gave me a spare bulb in Eden but not sure.
     
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