[solo379]

Originally Posted by Steel Horse Cowboy

I believe the pre-emission motor would be a bit better than this ACERT motor now. The star is also a flat-top with 13spd and 3.55 rears. What do u guys think?

Don't know about that. I'm geting a bit better mileage with my ACERT, than with old 3406E. 7mpg vs 6.7 mpg average, doing practically the same job in the same area. In a summer time, with the light loads, it's not uncommon to see 8-8.25 mpg for the round. (at the pump, not ECM)

[tracer]

Steel Horse, you change trucks more often than I change trailers :lol:

[solo379]

Originally Posted by tracer

Steel Horse, you change trucks more often than I change trailers :lol:

Whatever makes you happy....

[mitchno1]

at the end of the day fuel prices are still going up you cant stop it so why worry put your foot down and just do more deliverys

[solo379]

Originally Posted by mitchno1

at the end of the day fuel prices are still going up you cant stop it so why worry put your foot down and just do more deliverys

That kind of mentality, put a lot of folks in trouble, "Run Forest, run!". Well, i'd rather put that difference in my pocket. 1 MPG is about $16,000 a year difference, and that's a clean cash!

[tracer]

Originally Posted by solo379

1 MPG is about $16,000 a year difference ...

When you drive fast, it seems like you're making money but you're not. Your revenue just increases by the amount you spend extra on fuel.

Revenue at slow speed: 10,000/mo
Fuel: 3,000

Revenue at high speed: 12,000/mo
Fuel: 5,000

[solo379]

Well, it doesn't really matter to me. Regardless of how fast i drive, my "miles" is not depend on it. I'm pretty much sure, it's the same for 99 out of 100 operators....Yes, once in a blue moon, when every minutes counts, i'll have to RUN! But that's just an exception. Of course, it's up to you, how you want to spend your money, i'd rather go on Caribbean, or Hawaii, than blowing it out of staks...

[Mackman]

How can you be a Billy Big Rigger if you dont blow it out the stack??

[solo379]

Like i've said;-Whatever makes you happy! I'm a professional, and do it for the money, not for fun.....

[Mackman]

Originally Posted by solo379

Like i've said;-Whatever makes you happy! I'm a professional, and do it for the money, not for fun.....

lol you got into the wrong line of work if your doing this for money.