Truck Driving Jobs

rank · #31 01-08-2009, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Beachcomber

Hey Rev…I believe you’ve made a compelling case for your truck. It would be my guess, that given your good driving habits you’d be getting 7 mpg or more in a similarly spec’d 387.

Have you been over to the other CAD forum to read the TMC thread? Interesting to hear what the drivers had to say about the fuel mileage on their 387's compared to their 379's.

Rev.Vassago · #32 01-08-2009, 01:06 AM

What do they have to say? I can honestly say that's one thread I haven't really ever taken the time to read.

rank · #33 01-08-2009, 01:20 AM

I quit after the first 107 pages...LOL.

IIRC, the 387's were getting worse mileage than the 379's. They said they were heavier than the 379's. TMC trucks are governed quite low IIRC, so drag may be less of an issue. Also, as you know, TMC is a flat bed carrier, so there is less need for the "condo".

But the 379's must suck fuel because they have long hoods.

Actually, I have hood envy because we have a T600, T800, T660 & (2) T2000's , so all I need to complete the collection is a W9.....and a K100 Aerodyne.

Long live the hood.

Mackman · #34 01-08-2009, 01:32 AM

Hey Rev. Do you think a MACK Vision is a junk aero truck??

Rev.Vassago · #35 01-08-2009, 01:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Mackman

Hey Rev. Do you think a MACK Vision is a junk aero truck??

To be honest, I have no idea what it looks like.

Heavy Duty · #36 01-08-2009, 01:39 AM

How do I get my sleeper on a 387?

Rev.Vassago · #37 01-08-2009, 01:54 AM

Stretch the frame, and stick it on the back behind the factory sleeper!

Mackman · #38 01-08-2009, 01:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Rev.Vassago

To be honest, I have no idea what it looks like.

Here are some pics. Now i know you know the truck lol:lol: If you do think they are junk i just want to know your reason thats all.

Rev.Vassago · #39 01-08-2009, 02:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Mackman

Here are some pics. Now i know you know the truck lol:lol: If you do think they are junk i just want to know your reason thats all.

I honestly don't. I've only driven one Mack in my life (a whopping 180 miles or so), and I remember nothing about it.

solo379 · #40 01-08-2009, 02:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Rev.Vassago

It doesn't matter if I'm loaded or empty - I get 6 mpg. It doesn't matter if I have 5000 lbs in the box or 40,000 lbs - I get 6 mpg.

I've heard about that "phenomenal", many times. Still find it hard to believe. Any scientific explanation?
Or it's a pure magics!