Turning down truck speed
#101
05-04-2008, 12:47 PM
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I have a novel idea, for all the freight haulers out there!
We could propose to the big companies to pay all their drivers on percentage, like most flatbed and dry bulk outfits! Then mileage and speed would not be so important! Oh wait, then a driver would have to really learn how to manage their time, properly plan routes, and well, you get the point! Now that is working for your money! Pay attention to the pay scale, regions, and do not turn down those Northeast runs, those pay the best!  Good day!!
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#102
05-04-2008, 12:53 PM
My point is this. I just started with a new company (one month). Our trucks are governed @65. Does it suck? Sure. There was the topic at our last driver meeting of asking for volunteers to have their truck turned back to 60. Out of 65 trucks at 7 terminals 45 volunteered. I did it because as a company we are in it together. If the drivers don't at least try to help out then management will step in. Most of out trucks are equipped with bunk heaters which makes cooler nights comfortable and the company is already in the process of comparing various apu's as an attempt to eliminate idiling altogether. If your truck is going to be idiling more than 5 minutes we are asked to shut them off. Is it a big deal. Not to me.
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#103
05-04-2008, 12:54 PM
Originally Posted by countryhorseman
Originally Posted by Whammo
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Don't be silly, they're not gonna cut driver counts unless they don't have the freight. As far as dispatchers, nobody is forcing them to work there. :roll: Evertrucker is a perfect example of how you can hustle and Tcall to deliver early and make more money. The faster you deliver the faster you can get that next load.
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#104
05-04-2008, 01:22 PM
my truck is turned up all the way andmy company laughed when i asked them were they going to turn them down but i dont care if they do im paid by the hour
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#105
05-04-2008, 01:35 PM
PLAIN AND SIMPLE:
The person who owns the truck has the right to govern it at any speed they want to. If you don't like it, go find another truck to drive. :roll:
#106
05-04-2008, 01:38 PM
Originally Posted by Rev.Vassago
PLAIN AND SIMPLE:
The person who owns the truck has the right to govern it at any speed they want to. If you don't like it, go find another truck to drive. :roll:
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#107
05-04-2008, 01:48 PM
just drive getting paid by the hr. then you dont have to worry. :wink:
P.S. My truck still does 74mph. But i will still be in the right lane doing 60 cuz after all it doesnt pay me to speed. It pays better to go the speed limit.
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#108
05-04-2008, 02:00 PM
Well, I was off on my calculations. It took me 20 extra minutes to drive today - WAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!! Oh well - I still get paid the exact same amount, so no hair off my back.
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#109
05-04-2008, 02:02 PM
Originally Posted by Whammo
Originally Posted by Rev.Vassago
PLAIN AND SIMPLE:
The person who owns the truck has the right to govern it at any speed they want to. If you don't like it, go find another truck to drive. :roll:
#110
05-04-2008, 02:21 PM
Re: Turning down truck speed
Originally Posted by Lunker
Looks like Interstate, Schneider and Con-Way got together and decided to turn all company trucks down to 63 mph to conserve fuel. Had my truck at the company yard yesterday and while I was inside using the restroom, a mechanic went to my truck and hooked up the computer and set it down. There was no official company wide notice other than a posted letter on the wall at the shop counter. I would have never known about this, except another driver showed me the sticker on the truck put there by the mechanic afterwards. Be aware, it seems most major companies will probably follow suit as fuel prices continue upwards.
well, now that you have a slow truck you can run the middle lane all the time, be sure to stay on the phone and cuss out anyone who has the nerve to ask you to move over.. |
