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2018 Fuel Saving Tips for
Commercial Truck Drivers

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Truck driving is a competitive business. When you are driving an
80,000pound vehicle through cities and rural roads, saving fuel
can make all the differences in the world in making the route
profitable or not. If you are a driver with the ability to drive
economically and safely, you are an asset to the company.
This guide can help.
Introduction

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Cold engines burn more fuel. Try to keep the revs low, keeping
them in the economical power band. Since more fuel is used at
low maneuvering speed, position your truck for an easy morning
exit. Line it up in such a way so you can simply drive straight out
of the yard or wherever you’ve parked.
Let your engine warm up

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Make sure that the fuel you use has the right level of octane as
recommended for your truck. This can help in significantly
improving your fuel economy. Most trucks usually use regular
octane fuel and higher-octane fuel is not required unless the
engine is knocking. Tuning the engine regularly and changing the
oil frequently can help you get better mileage.
Know your fuel

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Most of the trucks have a speed limiter in them. The faster you
go, the more fuel you use. Sticking to speed limit is safer and
more fuel efficient.
Stay within the speed limit

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Optimal tire inflation
Keep your tires at an optimum pressure to reduce the rolling
resistance and extend their life. If your tires are under-inflated, it
will take the engine more effort to turn them. Even a 10% fall in
tire pressure increases your fuel consumption by more than 1%.

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Drive responsibly
Some fuel economy tips are related to the way you drive your
truck. Driving within the posted speed limits, using cruise control
wherever possible avoiding unnecessary idling, and preventing
sudden stops and starts can all help to improve your fuel
economy.

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Unnecessary weight
Are you carrying weights that you don’t need to carry? There’s a
rule of thumb that you must know that for every 5000kg of load,
your fuel economy reduces by more than 5%.

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Designed and Compiled by:
Houston Office
Baumgartner Law Firm
6711 Cypress Creek Parkway
Houston,
TX 77069
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Designed and Compiled by:
Houston Office
Baumgartner Law Firm
6711 Cypress Creek Parkway
Houston,
TX 77069
P (281) 893-0760
TF (866) 758-4529
www.texas-truckaccidentlawyer.com