When you’re an owner-operator, you know that the price of diesel is one of the driving forces that determine your profit margin. When prices are up, your profits take a hit, and good fuel economy practices can be a saving grace. When prices are down, those same practices just expand your profit margin. If you’re looking for simple ways to improve the fuel efficiency of your rig, read on! (more…)
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Simple Ways to Improve Semi-Truck Fuel Efficiency
Friday, December 25th, 2020Saving Fuel for Semi-Trucks
Friday, February 14th, 2020Fuel 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…)
5 Tips For Saving Fuel On The Road
Friday, June 21st, 2019Fuel 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…)
Trucking Tips For Improving Fuel Efficiency
Friday, January 25th, 2019Fuel 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…)
Why Do Semi-Trucks Use Diesel?
Friday, January 19th, 2018Have 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…)
Tips to Improve the Fuel Economy of Your Tractor Trailer
Friday, February 10th, 2017One 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…)
How to Improve Fuel Efficiency with Your Semi Truck
Friday, August 5th, 2016Whether 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…)
Tips to Improve Freight Truck Fuel Efficiency
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…)
Increasing Fuel Efficiency With Smarter Tire Practices
Wednesday, January 6th, 2016As 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…)
Thin-Oil for Virginia Trucking Companies
Monday, February 23rd, 2015Oil 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.