5 Tips to Minimize Fuel Costs This Summer
With Memorial Day marking the unofficial beginning of summer, we thought we’d offer you five ways to keep fleet fuel costs down during the warm weather, courtesy of the editors of Commercial Carrier Journal and Overdrive.
With diesel prices at record highs, fleet owners and managers, and truck drivers should be looking at every possible opportunity to lower fuel consumption. Like no other time in the trucking industry, every drop counts.
- Park in the shade. In the summer, parking under cover or in the shade of a building reduces the load on your cooling system.
- Minimize air-conditioning use. Running the A/C delivers a 0.2- to 0.4-mpg hit.
- Use a DC air-conditioner. If your need for cooling when resting is low, battery-powered air conditioners can be paired with high-capacity batteries and a fuel-fired heater for a comprehensive cab climate control alternative to idling.
- Keep the grille clean. The engine needs air and a damaged or cluttered grille can disrupt airflow.
- Keep your wheels clean. Excessive mud or debris on the inner rims can throw off balance and add unnecessary weight.
No matter what the season or the reason, Truck Service of Virginia is here to ensure that your truck is maximizing every gallon of fuel. We provide a full range of repair and inspection servicesfor cabs, chassis, truck tanks and truck equipment. All repairs are performed to current DOT code. We can update equipment components or completely refurbish an existing fleet.
Alternatively, if you’re considering a new truck, TSVA works with virtually every equipment manufacturer to give you the most functional -- and fuel-efficient -- rigs on the road!
Contact us today to learn how we can help you manage your fuel costs while you keep on truckin’!
