Why are you driving so FAST with fuel costs so high?!

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by TruckerPete1990, Jan 26, 2023.

  1. TruckerPete1990

    TruckerPete1990 Road Train Member

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    Only time I care is when they are speeding thru work zones driving like fools makes us all look bad.
     
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  3. snowwy

    snowwy Road Train Member

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    Every dollar that's saved by going slower. Is a dollar that's taxed.

    So why go slower? You're donating more to the irs.
     
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  4. dirthaller

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    The cops always tell me it’s reckless driving……I tell them it’s SKILL!
     
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  5. wore out

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    It just feels wrong not to push the envelope lol.

    In heavy traffic, work zones, and crappy pavement I am a #### slow poke. I’m sure others get aggravated at that too.
     
  6. rbrtwbstr

    rbrtwbstr Road Train Member

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    I run what I feel comfortable with depending on conditions and the mood I'm in. That may be 55 or 75. Construction zones I run the posted limits or slower

    What drives me nuts is the clowns I pass that are running the speed limit until they hit a construction zone. Then they have no problem breaking the law and passing all the law abiding citizens. And you get on the other side of the work zone and inevitably end up passing them a mile down the road.
     
  7. TruckerPete1990

    TruckerPete1990 Road Train Member

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    I would love to see a major crack down on work zone speed limits. 20+ in a worm zone you should lose that cdl for 3 years.
     
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  8. PaulMinternational

    PaulMinternational Road Train Member

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    Half of that heavy traffic is because of those who just don't know how to keep it rolling. You know the ones that Don't pay attention to my don't list!
     
  9. rbrtwbstr

    rbrtwbstr Road Train Member

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    Yeah I couldn't agree more. Here in Pennsyltucky they have camera cars in some work zones. Problem is they have signs warning you when they are there. So everyone is blowing through the work zone until they see the sign, then they obey the limit until they're past the camera car, then it's right back up to speed. It's a shame the PSP can't find the ambition to do their job
     
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  10. abyliks

    abyliks Road Train Member

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    30 days and truck impounded would be a good start, raise it for second and third offenses
     
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  11. Yoster

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    So you'd rather spend a dollar for the tax savings instead of not spending it in the first place? You end up with more in your pocket by not spending it in the first place.

    After I realized I got almost an entire MPG extra by doing 65, I keep it there. The truck doesn't have to work as hard and with the conditions of the roads it saves wear and tear all around. Less stress for me too as I can usually just kick back in the right lane and let everyone else go on.
     
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