Spend Less on Your Trucking Business
You have your own trucking business and you are your own boss! As the boss, you are in charge of making sure business as profitable it can be in any market conditions. One of the best ways to do that is to spend less on your trucking business.
Here are a few changes to consider if you want to save money, fleet owners! Let’s look at your biggest expenses as a fleet owner and break it down!
Spend Less on Fuel:
The majority of those in the trucking industry will find that fuel is their biggest cost. Luckily, there are a lot of ways to cut fuel costs as a truck driver!
- Plan the best routes to avoid extra driving and learning how to drive in a way that saves fuel can help too.
- Look for equipment spec’d to save you fuel such as a fuel saving APU!
- Using special fuel cards, such as Prime Advantage Plus, that give discounts can also cut down costs.
- When purchasing a truck, make sure to ask about fuel economy. Most trucks in our fleet average between 8-9 mpg
Spend Less on Maintenance and Repairs:
Buying parts in bulk can save money, and training drivers to do small repairs themselves helps too. Driving carefully also keeps the truck from wearing out quickly. Both help you spend less on your trucking business.
- Again, a fuel card is going to be your friend! For example, the Prime Advantage Plus fuel card gives members 25% off at any Michelin dealer.
- It’s important to keep trucks in good shape to avoid big repairs. The trucks in our fleet have been fleet maintained on a schedule to ensure they last and continue to serve as profitable machines for the company.
Spend Less on Equipment Costs:
- Trucks and trailers cost a lot. Renting equipment or buying used trucks can be cheaper. Keeping trucks well-maintained means they will last longer and won’t need to be replaced as often.
- When shopping for trucks or trailers, make sure you go prepared with a list of questions about the equipment and you know how to inspect your truck or trailer.
Spend Less on Insurance:
Insurance can be expensive. Keeping a clean driving record and using trucks with good safety features can lower the cost.
Choosing a higher deductible, which is the amount paid out of pocket during an insurance claim, can reduce the monthly bill, but it means having some savings just in case.
Get Started:
Ready to buy equipment? Spend less on your trucking expenses by coming to Pedigree.
Pedigree Truck & Trailer Sales is the only dealer of Prime Inc.’s used semi trucks & trailers. All of our equipment is detailed, serviced, and DOT inspected before pick up. We have over 50 years of industry experience and our team wants to use that experience to help your fleet grow. Click here to see our current inventory.
