Miles per hour and miles per gallon

theoldprof · Sep 19, 2004

1. What is the average fuel mileage for a Chev or GMC gas cargo van. I have read that some drivers drive at 57 miles per hour. What kind of mpg can you get at 57 verses 60 or 65mph?

2. What average speed are the loads dispatched at? For example you accept a load that is 300 miles, how much time are you allowed to get the delivery made? Thanks :+ :+

payline · Sep 19, 2004

I ran a 99 GMC 3500 Extended with the 5.7 gas engine and I found at 62MPH I got 14.5 - 15 miles per gallon loaded or empty. If I ran 70 I would get 12.5-13 miles per gallon.

Most companies dispatch loads at 45mph so a 300 mile run you would have roughly between 6 1/2 to 6 3/4 hours to get it there. miles (300) divided by mph (45) = (6.6666666666666666666666666666667)

It always seems for me any way that no matter what speed they dispatch loads at, you will get numerous messages and phone calls when your'e only half way to the destination wanting to know "Are you there yet???

geo · Sep 19, 2004

about where your at, if you have qualcom they should know where you
are and pay all that money for system, i think they wanted to know
if you knew where you were at
when i was with fedexcc they would call my wife and ask her where i was at and she would say i have him in x city in ohio and they would ask her how she knew , had highway master in the truck
and tracking system came in and saved me a couple of times

terryandrene · Sep 19, 2004

My 2000 chev w/350 eng is 14.7 for all speeds. Our runs average57 with stops for fuel/food. FedEx times runs at 45 mph plus half hour for the pickup. D trucks get an hour scheduled for D load pickups.

theoldprof · Sep 20, 2004

Thanks, payline. That 7 at the end of 30 6s could come in handy some day determining if I should drive 56, 57, or 58 MPH. Where did you get a calculator that carries 31 places to the left of the decimal, or are you one of the few people who can still divide using paper and pencil? :+ :+

theoldprof · Sep 20, 2004

OOPS, that should be 31 places to the RIGHT of the decimal point. Remember, I am not very good at directions. :+ :+

Fr8 Shaker · Sep 20, 2004

i was driving an 02' gmc and i would get between 15 & 15 1/2 no matter what speed. just took delivery of an 04' haven't checked mileage yet. also if your going to be running at 57 - 60 - 65 mph
do me a favor and stay out of my way ! LOL.

GIT - R - DONE
Fr8 Shaker

theoldprof · Sep 20, 2004

That's why they invented the passing lane. :+ :+

Fr8 Shaker · Sep 20, 2004

Yes I know, I have a standing reservation for that lane.

theoldprof · Sep 21, 2004

Fr8 Shaker
Some expedite drivers drive 60, 65 mph to conserve their fuel and equipment knowing they have plenty of time to deliver their load at that speed. You, on the other hand are a more aggressive driver. I don't want to come off like a smart #####, but why do you go charging down the road when you have plenty of time to make the delivery? :+ :+

Fr8 Shaker · Sep 21, 2004

1) always driven fast.
2) like driving fast. (not as boring)
3) on a long run I have time to take a nap if needed, get something
to eat,take a shower or all of the above.
4) get unloaded sooner with possibility of getting another load.

I am not an aggressive driver, I don't ride someones bumper,
I don't dart in and out of lanes and weave around traffic.
I just drive faster then most.
I am a safe driver, always paying attention to what is going on
around me.

Sorry if you took my kidding around to heart.
Fr8 Shaker

theoldprof · Sep 22, 2004

You have some good points. This is what I am looking for. Different ideas on running a business. Thanks. :+ :+

LDB · Sep 22, 2004

I will be picking up a Sterling D unit on Friday. I plan to run about 5 tanks full holding at 62 and another 5 tanks full running whatever is the legal limit. I'm curious how much difference in mpg I'll see and can then determine what speed gives the best net income. I'm sure there will be times I'll have to deviate from my plan but for the most part I plan to stick with whatever produces the best bottom line. I can't see any other sensible way to do it.

X X · Sep 24, 2004

I think the best cruise speed is somewhere right under 70mph. The rpms give you enough power to go uphill. If you go 60 you will definetly have to downshift going up on a hill(that's extra gas and wear). I have a 2002 ford e250 5.4 v8 and the gas costs me roughly around 10 cents/mile, that's about 18mpg I think (with the gas being 1.70-1.80 down here in Georgia.

X1_SRH · Sep 26, 2004

Here is something to stick in the FYI category: The factory information for the 2005 Dodge sprinter boasts an impressive 30 MPG at 55 miles per hour. That is a terrific stat, but there are not a lot of places that a sprinter has to run 55. Real world numbers from talking to drivers are more like 22-23 miles per gallon at 65-67 miles per hour. Still not bad for a vehicle of that size. Check this out now... With a fuel surcharge of (hypothetically).10 per gallon and a vehicle getting 23 miles per gallon, a sprinter is getting paid $2.30 for every gallon of fuel. Right now that is a profit of 35 to 40 cents per gallon. That's pretty incredible - I just thought I'd share that with Y'all - X

Turbod_86_stang · Sep 28, 2004

I drive between 75-80 depending what state. Probably hurts the milage a little but the extra sleep time is worth it IMO. I do alot of night driving and i know in KY you will get passed by some big trucks if you do under 80. So night time KY is a hammer down state for me.