Truck Specing 101
February 27, 2008 
Length 43:19

With special guest Jim Fancher of Volvo Trucks. TOPICS: Fuel economy, the
new electronic engines and upgrading horsepower. An overview of the specing process. The importance of defining your application. Changing horsepower via software. Flexibility of the new Volvo engines to serve many applications. The implications of higher fuel prices. “You are smarter than your cruise control!”
CALL-IN QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS INCLUDE: How can I improve mileage for my reefer rig? Software updates that can improve fuel efficiency––and how to stay current. How do I find my best RPM? How can I make my mileage better––and more consistent? Evaluating the factors that affect fuel economy and how they influence specing a truck.