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- Oct 1, 2018
- 3 min
Top 20 Ways for Truck Drivers to Improve Fuel Efficiency
Improving your fuel efficiency by 1 MPG can save you over $10,000 per year! Luckily for you, there are many simple ways to improve this....
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- Jun 3, 2018
- 2 min
Old Dogs and New Tricks
Things evolve. To paraphrase the great Red Greene - I am old. I can change if I have to. It does seem that the older I get the harder it...
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- Mar 1, 2018
- 3 min
Preventative Maintenance as a Form of Asset Management
Preventive Maintenance done on a regular basis and performed properly puts the owner-operator in charge. It drives costs down while...
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- Dec 21, 2015
- 3 min
5 Things You Need to Know Before Switching to CNG
CNG is produced both domestically and worldwide at a relatively low cost and it burns cleaner than diesel fuels.
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- Oct 11, 2015
- 3 min
Preventing Truck Rollovers
Originally published by TrueNorth Companies. Truck rollovers happen every day in the trucking industry, but they don't have to. Read on...
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- Jul 11, 2015
- 3 min
Save Your Tires; Improve Your Fuel Mileage
Two of the biggest costs in the trucking industry are fuel and tires. They are some of the expenses that eat into your profits more than...
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- Jun 20, 2015
- 3 min
Tips for Passing Your Next DOT Roadside Truck Inspection
If you plan ahead and prepare, you’ll pass your roadside inspection with flying colors in no time!
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- Oct 1, 2014
- 2 min
Understanding Tire Rolling Resistance
Any wheeled vehicle that is coasting will slow down gradually due to rolling resistance. A steel-wheeled vehicle such as a locomotive...
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- Sep 11, 2014
- 2 min
TBN: Does Your Truck Need an Antacid?
Most of us decide to put things in our bodies that we probably shouldn’t. When you eat a big huge chili dog with extra onions, you may...
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- Aug 15, 2014
- 5 min
Maximize Efficiency for Bigger Savings
A well-paying load is important, but long-term profits are built by looking at all areas of your trucking business. Owner-operators can...
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- Jul 22, 2014
- 2 min
How to Find the Engine Sweet Spot
We know you’ve heard this time and again, slow down to get better fuel mileage, but it’s not that simple. Getting the best fuel mileage...
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- May 1, 2014
- 2 min
Boost Your Fuel Mileage
There will always be several factors you have minimal control over with your expenses, but fuel is one thing that you can control.
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- Jan 15, 2014
- 2 min
Tips for Fuel Efficiency from Schneider National
With 2,000 owner-operators and 11,100 company drivers, Schneider National is one of the largest carriers in North America. To stay ahead...
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- Jan 5, 2014
- 3 min
Winter Tire Tips
Preparing for winter starts with a maintenance policy Fleets and drivers should always have a well-written maintenance policy in place....
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- Dec 30, 2013
- 3 min
Calculating the Cheapest Fuel
Understanding your carrier’s fuel tax policy is the key, so you can buy diesel in the least expensive states for you.
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- Dec 26, 2013
- 2 min
How Oil Analysis Pinpoints Engine Performance Issues
Oil is a vital component of your truck’s engine as it affects reliability, fuel consumption, efficiency, and your bottom line....
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- Dec 12, 2013
- 5 min
Drive Fast, Make More Money?
Being on time is an important part of being an Owner-Operator. After all, you are building a reputation and creating trust that you are a...
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- Dec 7, 2013
- 1 min
Spec a Truck For Fuel Efficiency
Fuel costs can cut too far into your operations. Lowering your total cost of ownership starts with reducing fuel costs, your number one...
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