With fuel being the #2 expense for trucking companies, Freightwaves has put together a handy dandy chart for trucking companies who are looking to lower their fuel costs. Number 9 on the chart mentions incentives for drivers. Rewards are a good practice for those who reduce idle times and avoid hard braking. Number 3 on the chart talks about planning your trip. If you know where you are going and the shortest route to get there, you won’t waste fuel. Number 7 talks about buying equipment to make your rig more aerodynamic, less drag means you are using less fuel. Click the link below to read the full chart.
How Truck Companies can Lower Diesel Costs
