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Eco-Friendly Truck Driving Tips

Conserving diesel is perhaps the best thing that you can do as a professional truck driver to impact the environment in a positive way. The following eco-friendly driving tips can come in handy for you.

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Eco-Friendly Truck Driving Tips

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  1. Eco-friendly truck driving tips

  2. Introduction Conserving diesel is perhaps the best thing that you can do as a professional truck driver to impact the environment in a positive way. The following eco-friendly driving tips can come in handy for you.

  3. Before hitting the road…

  4. Keep tires properly inflated. Use the recommended grade of motor oil. Fine tune your engine. Check and replace air filters regularly.

  5. Behind the wheels…

  6. DO NOT speed. Gas mileage declines rapidly when you are above 60mph. Practice defensive driving. Aggressive driving results in wastage of gas and can lower your gas mileage by as low as 33% on highways. Avoid excessive idling.

  7. Use cruise control to your advantage. This can help you save gas and maintain speed at one, and the same time. Use your overdrive gears to save gas, lower engine speed, and reduce engine wear.

  8. Thinking before moving…

  9. Avoid driving during rush hours (if possible). You will spend less time in traffic and consume less fuel as a result of the same. Plan ahead for the shortest and the most gas-saving itinerary.

  10. A few general rules… Stick to the speed limit. Go easy on your vehicle A/C. Avoid random speeding-ups and slowing-downs.

  11. Conclusion Now that you know how to be a more environmentally responsible trucker, you can hit the road and do your best to make Trucking a smarter, greener and eco-friendlier industry.

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