yes idle and speed play a factor no doubt
But
1. Can't idle to idle ( your profits)
2. Speed just blows money out the stack (the delivery time is the delivery time) getting there. Faster does nothing for u ( especially in reefer biz as this thread speaks of )
3. Lots of guys think faster I get there more loads etc ( not always the case)
When it's yours u tend to tighten up a bit that's all
As far a free showers ?
They can fill up a pilot ta or j like everybody else
Takes fuel to run truck I personally stick to one or 2 chains
Pilot or ta for me
And some guys need to get
Frequent ruler card / pilot
Road king / ta
Keeps showers for 7 days
So not sure where your headed there but sure u have seen them begging for showers we all have
Goes back to business savy
Got it or u don't
Simple