Gas prices are on the rise once again thanks to the ongoing troubles in the Middle East and nobody is feeling the pain at the pump more than truckers. Many truckers own and operate their own businesses and are the best solution for cost effective shipping in the United States but with diesel fuel prices slowly inching their way to $5.00 per gallon in many states a lot of independent trucking companies could find themselves out of business. This article has the best tips that truckers can use to save money on fuel and keep their businesses alive during these trying times.
Common Sense
The first thing that any trucker should start doing immediately is slow down. Backing off the accelerator has proven to save money on fuel and it’s something that every trucker should start doing immediately. If a trucker slows down from 75 mph to 65 mph they will be able to increase their fuel mileage by more than one mile per gallon.
Many LTL freight carriers have seen success with slowing down and also by using LTL Software and Internet based tools to calculate their routes more efficiently.
Under The Hood
Using synthetic lubricants has been proven to help increase gas mileage over traditional lubricants. Many truckers have found that switching to all synthetic lubricants helped them to see an 11% increase in fuel economy. If a trucker isn’t ready to switch to all synthetic lubricants they should consider using the 50/50 approach of using regular lubricants during the summer months and synthetic during the winter months because synthetic lubricants are more resistant to extreme temperatures.
One of the best things that any trucker can do to save money is investing in a more aerodynamic truck. By switching to a more aerodynamic truck a trucking company can get increased fuel mileage and save their company up to $50,000 per year.
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