Vacations, backyard picnics and rising fuel prices all seem to be traditional rites of summer. This year, the annual fuel price tradition has been amplified by unrest in the Mideast, as well as by reduced refining capacity and oil production, still lingering from the effects of last year's devastating hurricane season. The continuing instability of fuel prices is causing many truck operators to take a closer look at fuel saving measures. With fuel expenses typically amounting to 15 percent or more of haul rates, even a moderate increase in fuel prices can spell the difference between profit and loss on a project Fortunately, there are several ways to reduce fuel consumption, many of which bring additional savings in other operating cost categories.
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