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[Video] Semi-Truck Efficiency: 7 Maintenance Tips to Save Money on Fuel
Blake has spent over ten years in the trucking industry. As an operations manager in the vans division, he works almost exclusively with independent contractors. Prior to joining the ATS team, his time was split between less than truckload freight, over-the-road trucking and dock operations.
If you’re like most drivers, you’re looking for ways to save money on fuel. There are some driving behaviors you can implement to increase fuel efficiency, but there are also updates you can do to your truck.
In this video, I'll explain seven things you can do in the shop to ensure your truck is getting better fuel mileage.
This includes:
• Scheduling preventative maintenance
• Changing your air filter
• Changing your oil and oil filter
• Changing your fuel filter
• Switching to synthetic oil
• Greasing the fifth wheel top plate
• Fixing body damage
A great preventative maintenance routine will ensure your truck is performing optimally and getting the best fuel efficiency possible. If you’re looking for other ways to save money on the road, check out this article that explains how to increase your income: 9 Tips to Increase Truck Driver Salary in 2022
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