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Spec'ing Your Truck for Fuel Efficiency
- 2. Recording of webinar emailed afterwards Recording on teamrunsmart.com Recording on ATBSshow.com www.teamrunsmart.com
- 3. www.teamrunsmart.com In the trucking and construction equipment service industry for 24 years as a service technician, component rebuild specialist (engine, transmission, and axle), service department manager, instructor and consultant. A class 8 truck driver for 3 years pulling wet and dry tanks. With ATBS for 5 years serving as a Business Consultant, Maintenance Consultant, and Instructor. Coach and frequent contributor to Freightliner’sTeam Run Smart.
- 4. How do you spec a fuel efficient truck for your operation? Why is it important? Body style Engine Transmission Gear Ratios Trailer Gap Accessories Smartway Program Resources www.teamrunsmart.com
- 5. Fuel costs can cut too far into your operations. Lower your total cost of ownership by reducing fuel costs, your number one variable expense. www.teamrunsmart.com
- 6. Strategic fuel efficiency – drive further, smarter, and more economically. It all starts with a fuel efficient truck. www.teamrunsmart.com
- 7. Local, Regional, or Long Haul (cab type) Trailer type (cab type) Weight and type of loads being hauled (engine, transmission, and gearing) Where loads will be hauled (terrain) (engine and transmission) Delivery requirements (traction) (drive axles, and tire type) Driver requirements (transmission type, APU) www.teamrunsmart.com
- 8. Day cab Mid-roof Raised roof www.teamrunsmart.com
- 9. With roof fairing www.teamrunsmart.com Without roof fairing
- 15. 11 LITRE 12 LITRE 13 LITRE 14 LITRE 15 LITRE 16 LITRE 300 to 600 1150 to 2050 FT. LBS www.teamrunsmart.com
- 16. Engine Operating RPM that allows for maximum fuel mileage while still performing required service duty. www.teamrunsmart.com
- 17. Torque --- Rotational Force Horsepower --- The speed at which we do work www.teamrunsmart.com
- 20. 1 to 1 2.3 to 1 Engine Speed Axle Speed Engine Speed Axle Speed Torque Multiplication and Speed Control www.teamrunsmart.com
- 22. Direct Drive or Overdrive 1 to 1 .75 to 1 www.teamrunsmart.com
- 23. Direct Drive vs. Overdrive 1 to 1 vs .75 to 1 www.teamrunsmart.com
- 27. www.teamrunsmart.com The smaller the better (typically) Aerodynamics/wind resistance Fifth wheel mounting location Range of the slide 36”-48" Trailer Gap
- 32. www.teamrunsmart.com • 2007 EPA Model Year or Newer Engine • Integrated Cab-High Roof Fairing • Fuel Tank Side Fairings • Tractor Mounted Cab Side Extenders • Aerodynamic Mirrors and Bumpers • Low Rolling Resistance Tires • Idle Reduction Technology www.epa.gov/smartway/technology/index.htm
- 34. www.teamrunsmart.com Largest business service provider in the US forOwner-Operators: Build a budget Determine your break-even miles Create fuel strategies Get every tax deduction you deserve Worry-free accounting & bookkeeping services Maintain a truck maintenance program
- 35. www.teamrunsmart.com Custom program designed for you and your truck to: Help you better maintain your truck Reduce shop time Keep maintenance costs low Keep running for profitability
- 36. www.teamrunsmart.com Open online community for truckers who mean business. Free daily information and advice from industry experts and professional drivers. www.teamrunsmart.com
- 39. Recording emailed to you Recording on teamrunsmart.com Recording on ATBSshow.com Questions? www.teamrunsmart.com
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