According to AAA, the national average price of diesel is $3.888 - call it $3.89 - per gallon at the time of this writing. Given that your truck likely has a fuel capacity of 150 to 300 gallons, it would cost $583 to over $1,167 per fill-up at the current rate. In other words...
Once you know how long it will take for a modification to pay for itself, deciding whether to invest in it is easy. For our example, you’d ask yourself if you’re going to drive that truck for another five years. If so, you’d want to install the new exhaust. If not, the exhau...
When auto engineers want to improve fuel economy, they shave spare ounces wherever they can-engines, seats, even nuts and bolts. But that nickel-and-dime approach only goes so far. For burly vehicles like pickups, they need to go for the body. That's the thinking behind Ford's new F-...
Avoiding “jackrabbit stops or starts” is a surefire way to increase your fuel economy, Bennett says. “As you come up to a stop, take the foot off the gas earlier and allow the vehicle itself to come to a stop, and let the inertia slow you down in lieu of you slamming on the ...
- How Monitoring Solutions and Tire Inflation Systems Can Improve Uptime - Why Tire Dealer Relationships Matter: The True Cost of Truck Tires But what if being more sustainable doesn’t cost an arm and a leg? What if, in fact, being more sustainable could mean putting more money in your ...
I wouldn’t try that on a metal shelf.” In the future, Ison of Decked said fleets will see more options on the market. “As technology continues to improve, materials are becoming more lightweight and the use of more than one material to construct is becoming more prevalent,” he said...
Knowing when to use — and not use — your cruise control can make a difference when you’re trying to save gas. For example, it’s best not to use it when traversing hilly terrain. Proper use of this function can improve your fuel economy by as much as 14 percent. ...
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3. Pay attention to fuel efficiency The cost of filling your commuter car’s tank can add up. The current gas price national average is $3.11 per gallon in March 2025, according to AAA. The mpg, or miles per gallon, of your vehicle will have a big impact on how much you spend on ...
As for fuel economy, he says, estimates suggest under-inflated tires can make a vehicle 3% less fuel-efficient. If applied to a Class 8 sleeper truck, that can pencil out to about $2,500 per vehicle in annual fuel costs. That metric shows all fleets can make a sound case for incorpor...