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letsdrive

Seasoned Expediter
Was wondering if anyone had tips. I know theres few in regards to fuel economy but fuel prices are what they are was looking for some ideas to make things cheaper during down time. Thought of microwave and maybe getting generator. business has been good but know need to focus on making it better any tips would be appreciated thanks

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LDB

LDB

Veteran Expediter
Retired Expediter
Remove the visor above the windshield. You'll gain from 1/3 to 1/2 mpg. In a year's time that's a LOT of money still in your pocket rather than into the fuel tank.
 
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letsdrive

Seasoned Expediter
LDB said:
Remove the visor above the windshield. You'll gain from 1/3 to 1/2 mpg. In a year's time that's a LOT of money still in your pocket rather than into the fuel tank.
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I hope your kidding because early in the morning when you're pointing east that would make it hard to see
 
LDB

LDB

Veteran Expediter
Retired Expediter
Yes, the outside visor that acts like a parachute to catch the wind flowing up the windshield. Those slots let some of the wind through but think back to when you put your hand out the window as a kid and let the wind push against it and multiply that times however many times larger that visor is than your hand. That plus airtabs plus the slotted mudflaps are easily 1/2 mpg better mileage if not closer to 1 mpg. If you put 100k miles a year on a truck that's equivalent to at least 6k to 8k miles a year with free fuel compared to a stock truck.
 
Jenny

Jenny

Veteran Expediter
Cooking in your truck cuts a lot of money. If you use a cooler, invest in a vacuum sealer. Seal your meats, cheeses, etc into the bags to prevent loosing them due to water logging. Even in a truck with a fridge it greatly extends the life of food. Plus you can always freeze left over for next week. It also allows you to buy discounted meats if you would like.

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zorry

zorry

Veteran Expediter
LDB said:
Yes, the outside visor that acts like a parachute to catch the wind flowing up the windshield. Those slots let some of the wind through but think back to when you put your hand out the window as a kid and let the wind push against it and multiply that times however many times larger that visor is than your hand. That plus airtabs plus the slotted mudflaps are easily 1/2 mpg better mileage if not closer to 1 mpg. If you put 100k miles a year on a truck that's equivalent to at least 6k to 8k miles a year with free fuel compared to a stock truck.
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Deleted. Came closer to making sense than I originally thought.
 
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WhiteRabbit Express

WhiteRabbit Express

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Your DownTime should be as productive and enjoyable as possible , If you cut too many cost ,you could end up miserable. Cheaper is not always better.

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cheri1122

cheri1122

Veteran Expediter
Driver
The two largest areas where trimming expenses is possible are the fuel for the truck, and for the driver.
For the truck, get a generator - it will pay for itself in time. Remove the [exterior] visor if you wish, but pay more attention to how you drive, too. There's a way to conserve fuel [slow and steady, use the cruise], and a way to waste it: jackrabbit starts, hurrying to red lights/stop signs, etc., not planning errands to avoid backtracking...
For the driver, get a fridge & microwave [and a rice cooker, if you want to be a real cook, lol;)]. Buy at low cost places, not at the truckstops, [farmer's markets & roadside stands are often excellent]. Don't buy what you can get for free, like water & ice [refill your containers], showers on the Ohio turnpike, faxes with a coupon from Pilot's Challenge rag/mag. Get some plastic dishes you can reuse, rather than throw away - they can be 'washed' with antibacterial wipes, if you're not a fan of dishwashing.
 
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