[Orangetxguy]

Originally Posted by BigDuke

does every company set their trucks at 62? does anyone's company truck go faster then 62? :ranting:

My truck will knock the miles down at 85. I set the cruise at 64, because that gets me the best fuel mileage at 1400 rpms.

[Copperhead]

Originally Posted by mike3fan

I set my cruise no faster than 62 everyday and my truck will do.......alot faster than that.

Ditto!!! I like the increased life on my tires, decreased maintenance costs, and not shoving so much $$ out the stack! But then, I am paying the bills. I can understand how company drivers are so desparate to boogy on down the road. But my net income goes up by running moderately. Company drivers are on a "fixed" rate and the only way they can improve their lot in life is to turn the truck faster.

Now.... if the companies could come up with a real incentive program for their drivers that would make them want to drive more moderate and still make a decent living, then everyone would win. I know... I am not living in reality!

[bandits44x]

my truck does 72....but i set the cruise at the speed limit. It not only saves the company money on fuel but i don't have to worry about tarnishing my record with speeding tickets. and with the way jobs are now you better keep your license clean. but i like having the extra speed if i need it

[wanderingson]

Originally Posted by Orangetxguy

My truck will knock the miles down at 85.

So you've driven your truck at 85? :roll:

[Hawkjr]

Any Minute now Mike Hunt (if that's his real name) Will come in and say how much of a Scam it is...

But for My POV.. of course i drive the slowest of the slowest, if i could do 65 i wouldn't say much of anything.. Most of the LTL guys i talk to at night pulling pups tell me they only run 65.. so i wouldn't mind being able to keep up with them guys.. but its sucks going down interstates in NC and the Speed limit is 70 and u can only run 63/65 if u put your foot to the floor, but u get in trouble for Overspeed.. It's sucks but it is what it is..

[zipy46]

My ride will go 64 .....

[married to the road]

Now.... if the companies could come up with a real incentive program for their drivers that would make them want to drive more moderate and still make a decent living, then everyone would win. I know... I am not living in reality![/QUOTE]

My dad drove for Quality Carriers for a while and they used to let the drivers chose between having their truck set at 65 or 72, and the people who set it at 65 got a safety bonus of like a couple cpm. this is one of the best ideas i've heard. btw, most choose to forgo the bonus to do 72mph.

[jonp]

I drive for JB and mine is at 62 mph. I drove for Swift when it was 57. Took a long time to get anywhere. Its all about fuel economy. Some say they dont care because they dont pay for fuel, the company does. Hate to break it to you but if your companies fuel costs are high they will cut down on bonuses, benefits and pay increases to offset the cost.

[dobry4u]

Originally Posted by jonp

I drive for JB and mine is at 62 mph. I drove for Swift when it was 57. Took a long time to get anywhere. Its all about fuel economy. Some say they dont care because they dont pay for fuel, the company does. Hate to break it to you but if your companies fuel costs are high they will cut down on bonuses, benefits and pay increases to offset the cost.

Bonuses????
Benefits????
my current cpm can't get any smaller :tears:


besides, faster mph would give me longer to sit at the T/S waiting for the next load assignment...... that is coming.... some day (sigh) :lol:

[Fredog]

I get passed by jb and swift everyday, I set my cruise on 67 and as soon as the speed limit drops to 45, or even 30, I slow down and heeeeeeeeere they come at 62 mph, then when it goes back to 70 I pass them again..