Read Time: 3 Minutes | Anything that improves your truck’s overall efficiency or lowers your operating costs will be good for not only your truck, but your wallet too.
While there are some quick ways to cut costs up-front, those savings only go so far. Here are five strategies to improve your truck’s fuel efficiency, lower expenses, and optimize your efficiency for the long haul.
Read moreRead Time: 3 Minutes | The summer heat can be brutal — not just on you, but on your truck too. When temperatures rise, your tires take the brunt of the stress. Whether you’re driving across the country or on interstate routes, paying close attention to tire condition and pressure is a must. If you’re a truck driver who wants to stay safe, and extend the life of your tires, these tips on summer tire care are for you.
Read moreRead Time: 4 Minutes | Hauling during peak summer heat burns fuel faster. Between cranking the A/C, engine fans running nonstop, and heavy loads in sweltering temperatures, summer can wreak havoc on your MPG. Good news is, you’ve got options! With the right tools and a few smart habits, you can keep cool and cut fuel costs.
Read moreRead Time: 2 Minutes | In June of 2015, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) called for a national program that would establish a new phase in regulating emission standards for medium and heavy-duty vehicles. The goal of the proposed program is to reduce carbon emissions and improve the fuel-efficiency of heavy-duty vehicles. It’s imperative that trucking companies and fleet owners have a comprehensive understanding of the impact these updated standards will have. Let’s explore the need for higher fuel efficiency standards.
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