Fuel efficiency is in the details
Fuel remains one of the biggest line items in any fleet budget, often 20-30% of total operating expenses. Small gains compound fast. Across a fleet, they add up to real money back in the business.
9.5-9.6*
MPG
Expedited Trans
30%
reduction in cost per mile
The Sozas
10%
increase in fuel efficiency
Orozco Trucking
$7,000
a year in savings
MVM Logistics
MVM Logistics
Up to $7,000 a year in savings
At MVM Logistics, fuel efficiency and maintenance go hand in hand. Sticking to every manufacturer-recommended service interval, paired with disciplined equipment specs, saves them $5,000 to $7,000 a year on their newest Volvo VNLs. It's a virtuous cycle: a truck running efficiently works less hard, and a truck working less hard needs less maintenance.
Bickner Transport
5.7 to 7.5 MPG
Bickner's strategy centers on improved aerodynamics: reducing max highway speed, cutting the horsepower needed to hit it, and adding aero features even to their specialty trailers. The result: a jump from 5.7 to 7.5 mpg in their new Volvo VNLs, a significant gain considering they're often moving extreme haul loads like 140,000-lb. Super-B tankers.
Orozco Trucking
10% increase in fuel efficiency
Orozco's focus on aerodynamic configurations and new powertrain specs has driven a 10% increase in fuel economy as they continue to invest in new equipment, gains that matter even more as margins tighten across the industry.
Expedited Trans
“The new trucks deliver. We’re seeing 9.5–9.6 MPG consistently. That’s huge for our operations.”
— Ray Perez, Terminal Manager, Expedited Trans
Depending on the application we are seeing up to 10.5 MPG during some of our runs.
— Lemmon Soza, Owner Operator
*Actual savings may vary depending on vehicle configuration, driving conditions, load weight, and route profile.