Can't win

[SquareOne]

I originally wanted a DD13, but info and parts weren't as readily available as the Cummins engines. Regardless of how mpg is, if ya can't keep it out of the shop (for the lack of info needed in order for the average guy to repair), then it will most likely break you in expenses and lost revenue. The last thing I wanted was to be at the mercy of the dealership with any issue that required a software which may not have been available to me.

.....at least that was my theory, and why I ended up here and eventually purchasing a Cascadia with a Cummins...

[Volvo8873]

I really would like to see some reciepts and IFTA return to see the reall numbers people say!

Just overheard a guy recently say he had 7.6 mpg on his 3rd QTR report and that he does this with a 1995 Peterbilt 379 with 600hp 3406e, 10 speed 3.73 gear ratio. He said he drives 60-62 mph but he has passed me a few times before?!?

I have also heard many a times the ol’ “7 mpg at 70mph!”

I call absolute bullshit on all of it!!! I would like to ride in these guys trucks, Fill up the fuel tanks before and after and crunch numbers.....

[Mattman]

Some folks have been known to stretch the truth.

[Lonestar10]

just ran my MPG report on my book keeping 4.67MPG for the year 5.0 so far for this quarter.

Im on load 221 of this year.

Im around 105,000 miles for the year.

This is my FYI has all current expenses but is missing about 6,000 in settlements.

Usualy running 65-67 MPH, 75-80k gross 90% of all miles.

my truck maintenance expenses are right around 45,000 of the 70,000 expenses

22548 Gallons of fuel.

I dont put my mileage per load in load info so the pay per mile and all per mile calcs are dead.

[SquareOne]

(12-16-2019 )Volvo8873 Wrote:  I really would like to see some reciepts and IFTA return to see the reall numbers people say!

...with a 1995 Peterbilt 379 with 600hp 3406e, 10 speed 3.73 gear ratio...

I run with a guy with a very similar set up. We typically fill up very close to each other when running hard. The difference...I usually put $325-340 while he puts $550-$575.

- I run 62-63mph vs. him running 70-75mph
- Aero Cascadia w/Cummins vs long nosed Pete w/Cat

Load pays the same regardless of time. Usually have 12-15hrs notice of delivery for a 150mi load, so why rush, burn fuel, and beat on the truck... to each there own I guess.


I agree VOLVO, that truck @ 70+mph is NOT getting 7+mpg. Maayyybbeee 6 flat depending on load and conditions, but it's not defying physics just cause someone claims it does lol

[Mattman]

Umm Lonestar I hope that 45,000 in repairs isn't every year. That's a chunk of money.

Does the profit justify the struggle?

[Lonestar10]

New head new injectors new rear ends new balancer new bully on the balancer front seal 1 hanger bearing two new steer tires new dragon link 1 wheel seal and shoes rebuilt ifsm one new metering actuator new air compressor new radiator new hoses all new silicone hoses to Apu almost every sensor on the engine is new putting air cooler on the transmission all new transmission fluid rear end fluid new EGR pipe across the back of the engine new charge air cooler new charger boots lots new parts.

[Volvo8873]

(12-16-2019 )SquareOne Wrote:  

(12-16-2019 )Volvo8873 Wrote:  I really would like to see some reciepts and IFTA return to see the reall numbers people say!

...with a 1995 Peterbilt 379 with 600hp 3406e, 10 speed 3.73 gear ratio...

I run with a guy with a very similar set up. We typically fill up very close to each other when running hard. The difference...I usually put $325-340 while he puts $550-$575.

- I run 62-63mph vs. him running 70-75mph
- Aero Cascadia w/Cummins vs long nosed Pete w/Cat

Load pays the same regardless of time. Usually have 12-15hrs notice of delivery for a 150mi load, so why rush, burn fuel, and beat on the truck... to each there own I guess.


I agree VOLVO, that truck @ 70+mph is NOT getting 7+mpg. Maayyybbeee 6 flat depending on load and conditions, but it's not defying physics just cause someone claims it does lol

Unbelievable how many people do not recognize the difference when it comes to the fuel cost!!!

Similar situation with a good friend of mine that just started the same venture as what I do this year. Ya know? he has super trucker syndrome!! big power! big miles! big Pay!!!! Doing this all with a 2013 Volvo Daycab, Cummins ISX 10 speed with 3.36 ratio!

But he needed help with his IFTA reports and I was the one to help him do it...

(trying to remember exact numbers for his correctly, they are down to within few gallons and miles)

QTR 3 He had 22600 miles and 4330 gallons of fuel.

QTR 3 I had 19138 and 2874 gallons of fuel.

My truck I am running is a 2005 Volvo daycab with 10 speed 3.73 Volvo D12d motor and I drive in the 60-63 mph range while he is 70+ all day everyday.

I guess if he is happy with it so are the big oil companies like Rawze points out all the time! LOL They are too with me as I have an old azz truck that I am ready to retire here in March when the registration period ends!

[Chamberpains]

What tires are you running on the whole rig? Tire pressure?