My truck has no speed limiting on it.
I drove the speed limit when I first got it. I kept records of the maintenance and fuel used.
When it got high the last time, I slowed down as an experiment. I learned that when I did this, my cost dropped dramatically.
Lower fuel cost.
Tires lasted longer, since they were not getting hot.
Parts lasted longer, less wear and tear.
Personally, I do not care if others drive faster or not. I used to think like them, but now I operate my vehicle smartly. It is my choice as they have their own if they operate a non fleet truck.
Whats up with 62 mph?
Discussion in 'Motor Carrier Questions - The Inside Scoop' started by streetmaster, Mar 15, 2012.
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I think if someone wants to drive 62 for awhile, or even 55 for awhile, it is one thing. That person won't generally be a roadblock hazard, because they can and will pump it up a bit to get the passing done when needed. But I believe there is merit to the opinion that a truck, or car, should absolutely have to be able to do the speed limit to be on that particular road. Not saying a vehicle has to do the speed limit. Just that it should be able to.
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"Is it cause its actually more stressful being passed all the time?"
Um... Durr... Nope. I'm actually pretty relaxed driving slow and practicing the stone in the stream method.
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62 is the magic speed that prevents one from getting a ticket. Construction zone ahead? No problem a long a you hold 62.
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Heard a SUPERTRUCKER cry on the CB when he passed a slower company truck , " THATS THE 4th TIME I PASSED THAT TURTLE TODAY ", reply from the other driver " Yet I was still ahead of you AGAIN
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