Fuel Efficient Driving Training for a Truck Driver

Fuel-efficient driver training can save trucking companies money.

Trucking companies can save money and reduce pollution by training drivers in fuel-efficient driving. Companies may also monitor driver performance and offer incentives to promote reduction of fuel consumption.

Driving Speed

Truck drivers can improve fuel-efficiency by controlling their driving speed. Driving 55 miles per hour instead of 65 miles per hour can save up to 20 percent of fuel usage, according to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Additionally, drivers can save considerable fuel by driving the engine with lower revolutions per minute.

Other Fuel-Saving Techniques

Drivers can also save fuel by avoiding frequent or improper shifting. Rapid acceleration can also waste unnecessary fuel, according to the EPA. Frequent starts and stops due to failure of anticipating traffic flow may also cause excessive fuel consumption. Avoiding circuitous routes can also save fuel.

Potential Savings

Trucking companies can potentially save significant money through fuel-efficient driver training. Improving fuel economy by 5 percent can save about $1,200 per year (as of 2010) per truck, according to the EPA.

References

• Environmental Protection Agency: Smart Way