Eco-Friendly Truck Driving Tips
                     Eco-friendly truck 
driving tips
Introduction
Conserving diesel is perhaps the best thing that you can do as a 
professional truck driver to impact the environment in a positive way. 
The following eco-friendly driving tips can come in handy for you.
Before hitting the 
road…
• Keep tires properly inflated.
• Use the recommended grade of motor oil.
• Fine tune your engine.
• Check and replace air filters regularly.
Behind the wheels…
• DO NOT speed. Gas mileage declines rapidly when you are above 60mph.
• Practice defensive driving. Aggressive driving results in wastage of gas and 
can lower your gas mileage by as low as 33% on highways. 
• Avoid excessive idling.
• Use cruise control to your advantage. This can help you save gas and 
maintain speed at one, and the same time.
• Use your overdrive gears to save gas, lower engine speed, and 
reduce engine wear.
Thinking before 
moving…
• Avoid driving during rush hours (if possible). You will spend less time 
in traffic and consume less fuel as a result of the same. 
• Plan ahead for the shortest and the most gas-saving itinerary.
A few general rules…
• Stick to the speed limit.
• Go easy on your vehicle A/C.
• Avoid random speeding-ups and slowing-downs. 
Conclusion
Now that you know how to be a more environmentally responsible 
trucker, you can hit the road and do your best to make Trucking a 
smarter, greener and eco-friendlier industry.
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