Getting The Best Fuel Mileage From Your Diesel Commercial Truck
Category: Equipment and Solutions
Even the smallest fuel mileage improvement can represent big savings over the long run. If you’re looking for ways to increase the fuel efficiency of your commercial diesel engine truck fleet, our team here at NMC can help. We’ve been one of the leading Nebraska sources for commercial truck repair and service since 1938 and have come to understand the needs of our customers.
We know that you want to save money where you can to offer the best rates to your customers, add to your bottom line and run an environmentally conscious fleet of trucks. Here are some of our top tips that allow you to make incremental improvements on your fuel mileage for long-term savings:
Keep your tires inflated properly: Over- and under-inflated tires play a huge role in fuel economy. Ensure the fuel efficiency and safety of your trucks by verifying the tire pressures frequently and adjusting for lighter or heavier loads.
Drive moderately: Avoiding hard acceleration and braking can go a long way toward increasing your fuel economy. When possible, ease off the fuel and coast to a stop and take a little extra time to accelerate to keep the revs down and your fuel consumption lower.
Think about aerodynamics: Make sure all of your trucks’ aerodynamic deflectors and spoilers are in place and adjusted properly. You can also consider adding side skirts and tails that help your large commercial truck cut through the wind and lower fuel usage.
Avoid idling: Any time your truck is idling, it’s getting 0 mpg. Reduce the amount of idling you do — especially for longer periods at weight stations or service centers to avoid burning fuel unnecessarily. Less idling also means fewer tailpipe emissions.
These are some of the easiest ways to bump up the fuel economy performance of your large diesel commercial trucks. Of course, another major factor is staying on top of all regular and preventative maintenance items, including oil changes, fluid checks, filter replacements, battery and alternator inspection and more.
Our team here at NMC can help you take care of all repairs and services necessary for smooth and efficient operation of your entire commercial truck fleet, so contact us today and we’ll give you even more tips on how to get better fuel mileage from your diesel trucks.
