Freight 6 min read · updated Nov 9, 2026
12 ways fleets cut fuel costs
From idle reduction to fuel-card discounts and smarter surcharge terms.
- Cut idling with auxiliary power units and driver coaching.
- Govern top speed; drag rises quickly above 60 mph.
- Keep tires at the right pressure and specify low-rolling-resistance tires.
- Use aerodynamic trailer skirts and tails on long-haul equipment.
- Plan fueling around regional price differences shown on the state map.
- Negotiate fuel-card discounts at the networks you already use.
- Track mpg by truck and driver; the spread is usually larger than expected.
- Route to reduce empty miles.
- Maintain engines and filters on schedule.
- Review the peg and mpg in your fuel surcharge agreements.
- Budget with scenarios, not a single price; try the fleet budget tool.
- Watch wholesale and crack-spread signals on the analytics page for early warning.