i always said fuel consumption is depending on horse power, transmission, rear end gear ratio, weight being pulled , plus speed, old saying big horse power -means big fuel bills,, tall gear , tall RPM , heavy load, heavy fuel,, tall mountain, tall fuel bill, little hill, little fuel,, get my drift,, a friend of mine told me once before a 20% dead head is not a bad dead head ,so if you run 2ths miles loaded a 400 mile deadhead is not bad,, so if you run west look to run at least 400 or a little better to get you a better paying load
It's not about profit now or saving. Save your investment keep it efficient maximize productivity 5to 6 years purchase sale keep up with your matienenc records 😊
Man, you couldn't pay me enough money to run a Paccar branded piece of equipment. I used to work on trucks before I went driving them. Paccar is one of the worst for poor engineering design choices, and problems because of said design choices.
@@delgadotrucking I don't even like the Chassis, nevermind the problems with the MX-13. After 120,000-200,000 miles, the chassis needs all new suspension bushings and pins. They wear out faster than any other manufacturer's suspension components.
Thanks for sharing your journey. Interested in finding out more about P&S. I have 1.5 years of flatbed experience with TMC. What's the best way to contact you?
Doing 65 MPH instead of 70-75 MPH does effect your fuel cost, substantially. Even 60 MPH in the Midwest on flat country roads actually can save you time/miles. Great example is the interstate road construction in IL and IN.
I always do 68 loaded and I've tried doing 62 and my truck seems to burn the same amount of fuel and I get 900+ miles per fill up and I never run mine lower than a 1/4 tank
@@mattbuchholz6837 If any of your miles include Appalachian or Ozark mountain mileage, you can expect to get less mileage regardless of speed. Pulling uphill even not loaded 76k+ effects fuel mileage. It's just less noticeable the lower your GCVW. That's why there's all these LTL wackos doing 75 MPH in the mountains downhill and 68 uphill. Most of them are running 30,000 LBS or less in their trailers so it's like they're not even loaded. Heaviest I've been is 78,600ish and Climbing the Appalachians in either WV, VA, or TN is like a 30-35 MPH ordeal for me going uphill in 8th or 9th with the DT12 trans and DD13 400 HP rating. I average about 6.5-6.7 if they have me haul heavy through the Appalachians.
@@delgadotrucking If someone wouldnt have stolen one of my tarps and drained my fuel tanks, I would've taken home $2300 this week with Blair, and I've only been here two weeks. I'm home every weekend and I've been running 65 everywhere I go. I have a buddy who jumped from P&S to Blair and he's much happier and making more money. You should also be able to keep your same truck since it's all within the P&S family of companies
If you don't mind me asking, are you in flatbed div? And what is your weekly paycheck look like? I just applied for last week and going to orientation next week
@@delgadotrucking I'm a sister and so glad to hear... Happy to know Brandy is well and can't wait to see pics of how big your little one as gotten . God bless and be safe✌️✝️
Yeah I’ve been trucking too much I instantly knew you were at that TA across from the pilot in SC just by looking at that parking lot 😂
i always said fuel consumption is depending on horse power, transmission, rear end gear ratio, weight being pulled , plus speed, old saying big horse power -means big fuel bills,, tall gear , tall RPM , heavy load, heavy fuel,, tall mountain, tall fuel bill, little hill, little fuel,, get my drift,, a friend of mine told me once before a 20% dead head is not a bad dead head ,so if you run 2ths miles loaded a 400 mile deadhead is not bad,, so if you run west look to run at least 400 or a little better to get you a better paying load
I think you should buy some 2 inch ratchet straps for extra securing ....least i would have thrown a few on that sketchy load.
I have them brother. Load just didn’t call for it in my opinion
It's not about profit now or saving. Save your investment keep it efficient maximize productivity 5to 6 years purchase sale keep up with your matienenc records 😊
I agree. Thanks for the advice
If youre paying the truck and your bills. Youre winning
I appreciate that brother. Would be nice to be able to save, but I guess in today’s market, should just be happy to survive
@@delgadotrucking I wish you had a patrion
@@8split2 lol. Why?
@@delgadotrucking some creators use it so people can connect with them easier.
@@8split2 I have a Facebook page DelgadoTrucking. I can be reached there through messenger
Good info
In my opinion, which only matters to me. You failed when I see you back in a blue kw t680.
Good Luck and Thanks for the video.
😂 so true brother. No problem. Thanks for watching.
Man, you couldn't pay me enough money to run a Paccar branded piece of equipment. I used to work on trucks before I went driving them. Paccar is one of the worst for poor engineering design choices, and problems because of said design choices.
@@JosephArata I agree. I had a paccar in my old truck at another company and they were terrible at climbing. I have a Detroit in this truck
@@delgadotrucking I don't even like the Chassis, nevermind the problems with the MX-13. After 120,000-200,000 miles, the chassis needs all new suspension bushings and pins. They wear out faster than any other manufacturer's suspension components.
@@JosephArata that’s ridiculous. I did not know that
63mph cruseeeee controll
Thanks for sharing your journey. Interested in finding out more about P&S. I have 1.5 years of flatbed experience with TMC. What's the best way to contact you?
You can msg me through fb. @DelgadoTrucking
Whats wroug with TMC? You will make the same amout of money at p&s
Doing 65 MPH instead of 70-75 MPH does effect your fuel cost, substantially. Even 60 MPH in the Midwest on flat country roads actually can save you time/miles. Great example is the interstate road construction in IL and IN.
I agree. Don’t see the point in hammering down when you don’t need too. All your doing is throwing your money out the window
I always do 68 loaded and I've tried doing 62 and my truck seems to burn the same amount of fuel and I get 900+ miles per fill up and I never run mine lower than a 1/4 tank
@@mattbuchholz6837 I never run mine below a 1/4 either. I ran this load between 55 and 60mph and got 7.7 mpg. Before that I was getting 6.7
@@delgadotrucking yea running mine at 68 I get 7.3
@@mattbuchholz6837 If any of your miles include Appalachian or Ozark mountain mileage, you can expect to get less mileage regardless of speed. Pulling uphill even not loaded 76k+ effects fuel mileage. It's just less noticeable the lower your GCVW. That's why there's all these LTL wackos doing 75 MPH in the mountains downhill and 68 uphill. Most of them are running 30,000 LBS or less in their trailers so it's like they're not even loaded. Heaviest I've been is 78,600ish and Climbing the Appalachians in either WV, VA, or TN is like a 30-35 MPH ordeal for me going uphill in 8th or 9th with the DT12 trans and DD13 400 HP rating. I average about 6.5-6.7 if they have me haul heavy through the Appalachians.
If your not book your own loads your not getting much experience. That's were the knowledge is
Don’t you guys get home every weekend?
Only if you want to go home. Hard to make money though going home every weekend. Possible, just hard.
@@delgadotrucking If someone wouldnt have stolen one of my tarps and drained my fuel tanks, I would've taken home $2300 this week with Blair, and I've only been here two weeks. I'm home every weekend and I've been running 65 everywhere I go. I have a buddy who jumped from P&S to Blair and he's much happier and making more money. You should also be able to keep your same truck since it's all within the P&S family of companies
@@joshedwardsOTR that’s definitely something to consider. I wonder how much different their rates are
800 miles in 25 hours no problem
Im a company driver with ps who stay in miami…Should i lease?
If you don't mind me asking, are you in flatbed div? And what is your weekly paycheck look like? I just applied for last week and going to orientation next week
@@Matt.97-yx2zx you should love it..communication with my dm is the hardest bt money average out depending on u
Why no updates?? Hope all is well!
All is well brother!
@@delgadotrucking
I'm a sister and so glad to hear... Happy to know Brandy is well and can't wait to see pics of how big your little one as gotten . God bless and be safe✌️✝️
What kinda fuel addictive you use
It’s called hot shots secret
@@delgadotrucking ok I'll have to try it because I've heard alot of good about it
@@mattbuchholz6837 yeah give it a try. I only use half the bottle every 6000 miles
How much experience do you need for p&s?
They will train you. So none, but you need a CDL
@@delgadotrucking I’ve got 6months otr and about 6 months local
Did you ever get random drug tested at melton and if so what test?
You do get random at melton and it’s a piss test
Are you worried about paying your taxes?
No. I’ve been making quarterly payments
@@delgadotrucking how much are you seeing weekly after truck note and any charges from p$s ?
@@No-understanding_trucker depends. I’ve had multiple weeks where I took home 3500 to 4k and other weeks 700.
@@delgadotrucking 700 is crazy so what do you think youll bring home for the year after takes at least 6 figures ?
@@No-understanding_trucker pretty close to it. It’s my first year, but I’m looking at grossing over 200k so we’ll see.
This music is gay.
😆you’re the one listening to it
Well to begin with your a lease driver which is the same as a company driver.
And what is your point? I shouldn’t worry about my numbers and try to improve?
Making comments with now context or follow up, seem like someone with too much time on his hands