Archive for the ‘Fuel’ Category
Friday, February 14th, 2020
Semi-trucks guzzling too much fuel? Check out these tips.
Fuel consumption and costs are a considerable area of concern in the trucking industry. From a financial perspective, all those gasoline expenses to maintain fleets of trucks and semi-trucks add up over time. Carriers and truck drivers can manage their fuel economy by following a few tips when operating their semi-trucks or other commercial vehicles. Practicing these fuel-saving tips is cost-effective and ultimately makes everything safer. (more…)
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Friday, June 21st, 2019
Check out these five tips for saving fuel while on the road.
Fuel consumption can be one of the most significant expenses for a fleet, so it’s important for all truckers to know how to increase their fuel efficiency. By improving fuel efficiency by just 1 MPG, you can save thousands on fuel per year! Check out these five tips for saving fuel while on the road. (more…)
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Friday, January 25th, 2019
Learn about four tips for improving fuel efficiency.
Fuel is one of the most significant expenses for truck drivers or fleet managers, as the cost can add up whether they are stuck in truck or driving along the highway. In fact, improving your fuel efficiency by just 1 MPG can save you thousands per year! Continue reading for a few tips on how truckers can improve their fuel efficiency. (more…)
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Friday, January 19th, 2018
Have you ever wondered why semi-trucks use diesel? We have the answers.
Have you ever wondered why semi-trucks run on diesel engines? There are many benefits of using diesel in semi-trucks, mainly because they are so much heavier than cars and often carry heavy loads. Here are some facts about diesel engines, the difference between diesel and gas, why semi-trucks use diesel. (more…)
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Friday, February 10th, 2017
Use these fuel economy tips to help you save some fuel and money!
One of the largest expenses that every truck driver or fleet manager encounters is fuel. Costs add up whether you’re sitting in traffic or zipping down the highway at 65 miles per hour. Here are some simple tips to help improve the fuel economy of your tractor trailer and more efficiently use your gas (and money!). (more…)
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Friday, August 5th, 2016
Better fuel efficiency practices can save you big time at the pump.
Whether you’re a semi-truck driver or managing a fleet of trucks, minimizing your fuel costs can save you a ton of money. Gasoline and diesel costs add up quickly in an industry that relies on pickups, deliveries, and travel time. And since semi-trucks are so heavy, their fuel efficiency isn’t great to begin with. Semi-trucks only get about 6.5 miles per gallon on average. Here are a few tips that can save you at the pump. (more…)
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Friday, April 1st, 2016
Diesel fuel can get expensive when you run a fleet of freight trucks. Check out these fuel efficiency tips!
Improving the performance of a truck and freight truck fuel efficiency not only directly leads to lower costs over time, but can also contribute to lengthening the life of any vehicle. In trucking or haulage related businesses, a third of the running costs can be spent on fuel alone, this can lead to astronomical savings. This all comes down to several factors. The factors which decide whether or not peak freight truck fuel efficiency is achieved or not include: the habits of the driver, the quality of vehicle maintenance, and truck upgrades. The driver, however, makes the single biggest difference when it comes to freight truck fuel efficiency. (more…)
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Wednesday, January 6th, 2016
You can increase fuel efficiency through smarter tire practices
As a truck driver, you’re constantly looking for ways to increase your fuel efficiency. The different ways to accomplish this goal are many, with varying degrees of success. (more…)
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Monday, February 23rd, 2015
Oil for a Virginia Trucking Company is the second-most important resource behind trucks. As what literally keeps business running smoothly, oil is a precious resource that drives a large portion of local and national economies. So when fuel economy becomes an issue, then companies need to consider changes in order to keep business progressing at a strong pace.
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Friday, January 9th, 2015
In the past couple of years as the nation continues to watch the price of fuel continue on its roller coaster, we have always found a trend. No matter the cost of gasoline, diesel fuel has always sat slightly above the cost of gas. The difference has never been by much, typically within a dollar range, but within the past couples the prices of gas have dropped reasonably with the price of diesel remaining the same.
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Tags: Baltimore, diesel fuel, fuel prices
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