Eco-Friendly Truck Driving Tips

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Eco-friendly truck driving tips
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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.

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

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Behind the wheels
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• 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.

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• 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.

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Thinking before moving
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• 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.

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A few general rules

• Stick to the speed limit.
• Go easy on your vehicle A/C.
• Avoid random speeding-ups and slowing-downs.

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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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