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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.
Concerned about rising fuel costs? You aren’t alone; the rest of the country shares your fear.
I'll explain 14 ways you can burn less fuel and spend less money at the pumps. Your primary controllable factors are speed, tire pressure and idle time, but there are other things that can be contributing to increased fuel consumption that you may not have considered. Do you have extra weight in your headache rack? Are you over fueling? Are you planning your trips and reducing extra miles?
When you’re following these tips, you’ll see a noticeable difference in the amount of money you’re spending on fuel.
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