Truck Specing 101
March 26, 2008 
Length 44:49

With special guest Frank Bio of Volvo Trucks. TOPICS: Specing trucks for maximum fuel economy––a must at today’s diesel prices. Factors that affect fuel consumption including trailer gap, tires, chassis configuration, driver style and ability, load and terrain, and more. CALL-IN QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS INCLUDE: How wide is the rpm sweet-spot window? Where in the sweet-spot should you run for maximum efficiency? How do speed and drag affect fuel economy? How do you spec for oversize and heavy haul applications? Frank also summarizes various Volvo truck features and efficiencies for heavy haul.