It is well known throughout the truck community that regional and vocational trucks operating day cab tractors have very different design characteristics compared to full aerodynamic packages found on long haul sleeper tractors. Since fuel is the largest variable cost a trucker faces, it’s important companies take the time to study the physics of fuel economy.
There are numerous areas that affect fuel economy for both engine types as well as steps that can be taken to ensure your business optimizes its engine performance.