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My drivers have done a nice job of decreasing their idle times. What is the next step they can take in improving these idle times?
When making 10-25 stops a day, minor behavior improvements can drastically improve your idle times. Below is a comparative example of two drivers’ post-delivery habits; you should note that drivers with efficient idle habits have lower idle times, resulting in higher fuel economy.
Poor Idle Habits
- Gets in the truck
- Starts the truck
- Checks next stop details
- Checks/responds to emails, calls, and texts
- Puts on seatbelt
- Begins driving
Efficient Idle Habits
- Gets in the truck
- Checks next stop details
- Checks/responds to emails, calls, and texts
- Puts on seatbelt
- Starts the truck
- Begins driving
