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Originally Posted by fsstnotch
Which poses the question... Why don't states drop the highway speed limits back down? I remember whne I-90 through PA was 55mph. Most of it is now 65. Why not send it back? Hell, most of the highways I travel in Oklahoma are 70-75! If we're in such a crisis and trying to reduce our dependance and consumption... why not?
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I contract out my heavy hauling by the hour, I would love an even higher speed limit!
Our log trucks have scales built into the frames so we load to the maximum for every trip. If a truck leaves our site lite I know immediately and take the appropriate actions.
The most efficient of our contractors get 4.7 to 4.9 miles to the gallon, the guys burning 4.7 turn more loads and can almost increase their daily rate by a 3rd.
Scott S