Fuel Efficiency & Performance
January 16, 2008 
Length 25:08

TOPICS: The best speed for fuel efficiency. The benefits of not using the brake pedal when you don’t really need to. Balancing aerodynamic drag and downhill gravity. Using and conserving momentum. Dealing with heavy traffic and slower trucks. The advantages of pacing yourself. CALL-IN QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS INCLUDE: How to maximize fuel economy for a car carrier, and keeping an eye on boost pressure. The ins and outs of cruise control. Keeping the best distance between you and other trucks in front of and behind you. Which gauges are
most helpful to watch for best fuel use. The value of staying in top gear.