7. Cut Down on the Idling

Allowing the lorry’s engine to ‘idle’ more than 3 minutes at a time can cause damage which harms the vehicle’s efficiency and shortens the engine life. On top of this it also consumes fuel – in fact, statistics state that excessive idling can add a massive 50% onto fuel costs. Cut down on your idling time and engine costs should follow.

8. Upgrade Your Lorry

Obviously upgrading a lorry’s fuel tank is an initially heavy outlay, but it may be worth it if you’re using a particularly old rig. Modern diesel engines are significantly more efficient and offer a far better performance with current diesel fuels like biodiesel and ultra low sulphur diesel. The initial outlay is hefty, but you could make big savings in the long run…

9. Keep Your Lorry In Good Nick

Get your vehicle tuned up regularly. Frequent servicing ensures top performance, reduced maintenance costs and improves fuel efficiency.

10. Keep Those Tires in Check

Make sure your tyres are properly inflated before each journey. It may sound minor, but it improves vehicle handling and break performance as well as allowing you a greater fuel mileage – one statistic states that properly inflated tyres can save owner operators as much as two weeks worth of fuel per year!

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