Why do most owner operators fail?

I get a kick out of the people that are in a hurry to go nowhere.

 

Who are these people you speak off??

 

Florida in the summer isn't enjoyable either but it is better than.

 

i was down in florida this past summer.

HUMID HUMID HUMID.

and EVERYONE'S windows all steamed up as the sun comes up. and the beautiful steam coming out of my a/c as i'm rolling through the scale.

 

define hurry

because someone drives faster than you doesnt mean they are in a hurry

 

When they pass me three to five times, in a ten to eleven hour day, they are in a hurry to nowhere. Then they look over at me, dumbfounded, as I'm right beside them, unloading.

 

come on down and we can watch the storm season together

 

I have seen that happen, rare as it may be driver does play a big part in fuel mil. Type of load ,trl, weight, as well as gearing are big factors as well along with idle time. Wish mine would have worked out also. Oh and also terrain that you run on. Enjoy that big kitty wish you the best.

 

the other day, i passed a guy coming out of jersey going south

he was "saving fuel"

i drove down to Ruther Glen, fueled, ate, showered, talked a bit to some guys, (not too long), got back in the truck and before i hit Richmond, i passed him again

he was traveling as you may, and he may have said to himself as you said, i was in a hurry going nowhere, i say i was getting my load where it had to go

i was relaxed, fueled and fed
he was still trudging along with his bladder about to burst

i like it my way better

 

It's whatever floats your boat. If I need to gain some time I will kick it up but only then.

700 mile trip
@70 10hr drive time
@60 11.6 hr drive time.

Depending on the truck they are driving the slower time will save you $35 to $55 then the one driving 70. It's the driver of the truck if he decides his time is worth the extra money or not. I like the money cause it adds up load after load and money is why I am out here