01 — DRIVER TRAINING

Driver education can improve their skills and enhance driving performance through training programs. (Potential savings: $1200 in fuel costs per year)

02 — REDUCING HIGHWAY SPEED

Increase in speed reduces fuel economy and can lead to higher maintenance costs by increasing wear on the engine, tires, and brakes. (Potential savings: $1450 or more)

03 — IDLE REDUCTION

Idling increases fuel consumption along with engine maintenance costs, as it shortens engine life and affects driver health. (Potential savings: fleets can save more than $6000 per truck annually)

04 — REDUCING WEIGHT

Fuel consumption increases with the weight of the vehicle. So it’s important to clean and reduce your cargo to lighten the weight of the trucks. (Potential savings: every 10% drop in truck weight reduces fuel between 5-10%)

05 — IMPROVED AERODYNAMICS

Drag (wind resistance) accounts for most truck energy losses at highway speeds. Reducing drag improves fuel efficiency. (Potential savings: 5% or more in fuel costs)

06 — TIRES

The rolling resistance accounts for nearly 13% of truck energy use. A variety of tire options can improve truck fuel efficiency. (Potential savings: could exceed $1000 in just tire costs alone)

07 — TIRE INFLATION

When not properly inflated, tires flex more under load, producing heat and increasing rolling resistance which wastes fuel. Proper pressure levels can reduce truck fuel economy (Potential savings: 1% and more)

08 — TAKE TIME FOR A TUNE-UP

Proper maintenance can help reduce wear and tear on your engines. This can save you tons in repairs and keep your downtime low. (Potential savings: at least 3%)

09 — CHOOSE THE RIGHT MOTOR OIL

Lubricants reduce friction and wear of critical vehicle systems. Using better lubricants can improve fuel economy and avoid grinding on these systems. (Potential savings: at least 3%)

10 — IT’S ALL IN THE FUEL

Make sure your fuel cap is not broken or missing, as this can reduce your fuel efficiency. (Potential savings: 1-2%)