What speeds do you guys like to run?

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Canadianhauler21, Jun 12, 2024.

  1. NightWind

    NightWind Road Train Member

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    75 or what ever I can get away with or what ever speed I need to get back over when I am polite and some SOB in a BMW, Benz won't let me back over.
     
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  3. Wargames

    Wargames Captain Crusty

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    I drove a govrn truck 67 with three cameras in it ha ha ha ha ha ha
     
  4. SmallPackage

    SmallPackage Road Train Member

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    62 is the sweet spot. 1850 rpm. 10 lbs of manifold pressure. 8 mpg. Engine Breathing easy. Run right lane all day long and still pass mega zombies bumper humping each other in the middle lane. Mechanical pump controlled by common sense can back out of it or run it up to 2400 as passing or being passed applies to keep a nice flow instead of just sitting there with my thumb up my butt letting the computer drive the truck on a governor.
     
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  5. abyliks

    abyliks Road Train Member

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    Depends on where I am and the season, usually 62-64 here in the north east, if I’m rolling west I’ll stick with a few over the limit, unless it’s hot/snow out,
     
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