How To Improve Fuel Efficiency

As fuel prices increase, fuel efficiency becomes more important. A lot of companies give fuel efficiency bonuses for achieving  maximum miles per gallon. Owner operators will see lower operational costs which increases their bottom line.

Here are a few things drivers can do to improve fuel efficiency:

• Pay attention to fuel costs. Use an app like gas buddy to check prices prior to stopping for fuel.
• Eliminate bad driving habits by keeping a good following distance to avoid hard braking.
• Reduce speed.
• Accelerate at a reasonable speed
• Minimize Idling.
• Use cruise control.
• Keep tires at the proper pressure.
• Cut down on out-of-route miles.
• Perform regular maintenance on the truck.