High diesel prices have been affecting all of us and we’d like to help you. We want everyone to be aware of the fuel discounts that we and our vendors have to offer.
Love’s is our preferred fueling location because we receive the best discounts. The discount rates are as follows:
- OPIS cost minus 0.02
- Retail minus 0.08
- OPIS cost minus 0.16 in Illinois.
Though if there isn’t a Love’s in your area/route, TA’s & Petro’s would be a great 2nd choice.
Lastly, with Pilot’s, Flying J’s, and other out-of-network locations you won’t receive as great of discounts and there are constraints. Such as, Company Drivers are limited to 25 gallons of fuel.
11 Tips & Tricks on how to improve your fuel performance
There are many other ways you can save money and improve your fuel performance other than just relying on our fuel discounts. Read some of the tips below:
- Drive at or under the posted speed limit: faster speeds encounter more air resistance, requiring the engine to work harder and compensate with more fuel.
- Each MPH over 60 mph equals a 1/10 decrease in MPG
- Set a speed that is responsible.
- Avoid hard braking and sudden stops by maintaining a proper following distance of 6-7 seconds.
- Coast as often as practical: Loaded trucks can coast long distances. For example, when approaching a stop sign, ramps, speed zone, or construction zones, use the momentum of the truck instead of the accelerator.
- Accelerate in a relaxed, measured, and deliberate manner.
- Shift smoothly and at lower RPMs.
- Check tire pressure daily using a calibrated tire gauge on both trucks and trailers.
- Shut the truck off: Turning the truck off even if it’s for a few minutes or a short period of time helps with fuel performance.
- Tractors burn up to one gallon of fuel per hour while idling.
- Track your weekly fuel economy.
Apply these tips and see your fuel performance improve!