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%)