by Ben Tapp | Nov 4, 2022 | MPG
As a truck driver, you know that fuel costs are always a concern. Several ways exist for you to improve your gas mileage, some of which involve only minor changes to your daily routine to large changes to your truck. In today’s post, we’ll highlight some of the...
by Ben Tapp | Aug 24, 2022 | CSA Scores, Fuel, MPG
What is a CSA score, and how is it calculated? The CSA score is calculated based on three factors: Compliance, Safety, and Accountability. Each carrier’s CSA score is available in a public database maintained by FMCSA. The purpose of the CSA score is to identify...
by Ben Tapp | Apr 13, 2022 | Equipment, Fuel, MPG
The Auxiliary Power Unit, or APU, is one of the most helpful tools available to truck drivers. At Great Plains Transport, drivers earn bonuses for having low idle times throughout the month. Utilizing the APU truck is the key to cutting down on idle time. That being...
by Ben Tapp | Mar 1, 2022 | Equipment, Fuel, MPG
Truck drivers each have their own reasons to prefer one semi-truck model over the rest. One of the biggest rivalries in the industry is Freightliner vs Kenworth. Carriers like Great Plains Transport have trucks from both brands in their fleet. Both companies have made...
by GPT | May 2, 2019 | Fuel, MPG
Tire Pressures Tire pressures and rolling resistance go hand and hand and are vital to helping achieve acceptable fuel economy. The lower the tire pressures, the higher the rolling resistance. Which equates to less fuel economy. Every 1 PSI drop below recommended...
