\u2013 Ted Gorski Jr., president, Gorski Bulk Transport<\/em><\/h6>\n\u201cThe biggest part for us has been making sure the driver is involved in the process,\u201d Gorski said. \u201cJust putting different features on the truck, unless there is buy-in from the drivers, you are not going to get the same return.\u201d<\/p>\n
Since the beginning, Gorski Bulk Transport drivers have been committed to the program and have helped the company meet its objective of continuous improvement. Gorski credits those drivers with the company\u2019s success in the program.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe driver has to be involved,\u201d he said. \u201cThey are our eyes, our ears, our best ambassadors and our best salesmen and they are the ones responsible for keeping the trucks in safe operation on the highway.\u201d<\/p>\n
Because of this, Gorski has shared the benefits with its driving force; it implemented an incentive program that rewards drivers for fuel-efficient
\ndriving. \u201cI think it\u2019s really important that the drivers who are spending their\u00a0time on the highway understand that their carrier understands and
\nappreciates what they are doing and that we can reward them for helping the company,\u201d Gorski said.<\/p>\n
Gorksi is already running smaller block engines \u2013 13-litre, rather than its traditional 15-litre \u2013 to reduce weight and improve fuel efficiency. But one of the challenges the company \u2013 and other bulk haulers like it \u2013 face, is balancing the need for efficiency with the need to get the job done. Stainless steel tanks are inherently heavy and sometimes it\u2019s necessary to idle when loading or unloading product to power accessorial equipment. Even so, some Gorski drivers have managed to reduce idle time to 5%, Gorski said proudly.<\/p>\n
For Gorski Bulk Transport, SmartWay has been \u2013 and continues to be \u2013 a journey of\u00a0continuous improvement. \u201cWe have been an ISO 9001-registered carrier since 1999 and part of our culture here is one of continuous improvement,\u201d Gorski said.<\/p>\n
\u201cI look at the SmartWay program in the same way. It\u2019s not so much about what everyone else is doing, it\u2019s more about how you are doing and how you are moving your own bar forward and improving relative to other carriers. That has always been an important part for us; how can we be true to our business principles and still move the bar forward so that we\u2019re improving and so that we are being good corporate citizens?<\/p>\n
\u201cIf we are good stewards of the resources we have, then we are going to be an efficient operator and we are going to help our customers get their products to market in a cost-efficient, sustainable manner.\u201d<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”62″ text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]\n
Optimizing each tank of fuel<\/h2>\nWHEN RATES CAN\u2019T KEEP UP WITH THE PRICE OF TRUCKS OR THE COST OF FUEL, FUEL ECONOMY BECOMES PARAMOUNT<\/h4>\n
BY HARRY RUDOLFS<\/em><\/p>\nWhen Derek Varley spec\u2019s a new tractor, fuel efficiency is paramount. \u201cRates aren\u2019t going up as fast as the price of trucks or the cost of fuel, so fuel economy is very important,\u201d says the director of fleet operations for Premier Bulk Systems in Gormley, Ont.<\/p>\n
\u201cI don\u2019t believe in big horsepower stuff. That\u2019s for your B-train and aggregate group – they\u2019d rather have 600 horses than fuel economy. We\u2019re going
\nwith the 13-liter engine program now, although we still have some 15-liter engines that are pre-emissions.\u201d<\/p>\n
Varley has adjusted his spec\u2019s along with the trend towards less horses, slower rpms, and lower rear-end ratios. \u201cMost of our trucks are in the 80,000-lb GVW range, and we\u2019re running 455-hp Paccar engines with 1,650 lb.-ft. of torque. Currently we\u2019re sitting on 3.66 rear ends, but we\u2019ve got five trucks coming with 3.08s \u2013 and for the first time these will be equipped with 12-speed automated transmissions.\u201d<\/p>\n
In general, tanker fleets have been reluctant to jump into automatics, partly because of the perception that they wouldn\u2019t be able to keep up
\nwith the sloshing effect of the liquid in the tanks. \u201cWe have a partner carrier in Chicago that\u2019s been running about 400\u00a0power units that are spec\u2019d similar to ours, except they\u2019ve been running automateds for the last three years.<\/p>\n
The general consensus is that there is nothing to worry about,\u201d says Varley. \u201cWe\u2019re running SmartWay-approved equipment, but aerodynamically we can\u2019t do much \u2013 we\u2019re hauling around a 48-ft. tube. But if we spec\u2019 the truck right we can get some big ( fuel saving) numbers. The more automated the units are, the better they are as far as I\u2019m concerned. Sweet spots are dropping all the time, almost every year.<\/p>\n
I\u2019m a firm believer that if you can get the transmission and engine talking together you can keep it in the sweet spot for a longer period of time.\u201d
\nBut no matter how automated trucks become, the driver is still the key factor in achieving good mileage. And old habits die hard, as Varley explains: \u201cSome guys driving manual transmissions are still of the mindset that you need to have high rpms to climb a hill, which is not the case.<\/p>\n
Torque will get you a lot further than screaming rpms.\u201d On the other hand, drivers applying best practices to their driving technique can be remarkably fuel efficient.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”62″ text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]\n
Keeping score of your drivers<\/h2>\n
Brian Botham, Premier Bulk Systems\u2019 director of safety and compliance, has a unique tool at his fingertips. By\u00a0downloading data from the PerformX software supplied by Paccar in its partnership with PeopleNet, Botham can track the performance of each truck and how it is being driven.<\/p>\n
The program allows for the interface between the electronic on-board recorder, Paccar telematics and the Premier\u2019s home terminal in Gormley, Ont. The system is invaluable should an engine fault light come on, or something else that requires immediate attention.<\/p>\n
But Botham uses the data to chart his 65 drivers (owner-operators are included as well) according to preset goals and parameters. He sets the 10 parameters for the activities he wants to monitor, everything from quick starts and stops, to long idle times, to overspeed infractions.<\/p>\n
Drivers are expected to meet certain standards, ie., 6.5 mpg overall, 6.75 rolling mpg, no more than five hoursof-service violations, no more than 5% of time spent over the suggested rpm, no more than 5% excess speed, and no more than three sudden starts, stops and overspeed alarms.<\/p>\n
At the end of the month, each driver receives a scorecard in his or her mailbox. The scorecard compares the driver\u2019s performance against the goals set by the company and also shows the terminal average. If there are areas of concern, Botham schedules a meeting to address them.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019ve pretty well eliminated overspeed violations,\u201d says Botham. \u201cI\u2019m looking at a scorecard here where the driver scored 99.2% \u2013 a little bit of long idle. But I can forgive that, it\u2019s been really cold.\u201d[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”62″ text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]\n
Identify the areas of your biggest losses<\/h2>\n
Copies of the results are also forwarded to Varley and the maintenance department. Varley is always looking to cut fuel costs. \u201cThe drivers take pride in their\u00a0scorecard and we think our targets are reasonable,\u201d he says. \u201cWe\u2019re always trying to identify the areas of our biggest losses.\u201d Excess idling is one of the areas of concern for Varley.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are hampered with having to run PTOs all the time,\u201d he says. But he also understands that idling the engine is unavoidable during extreme weather events. \u201cWe don\u2019t want our drivers taking chances at -20 C or colder and shutting the engine off.\u201d The same holds true in the summer months. About 90% of Premier\u2019s runs are into the U.S., within a 600- to 700-mile radius, and he knows sleeping in a hot cab can be difficult.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur guys do a great job in trying not to idle. Our trucks do have an ambient overdrive of 80F, which is something put in place by the EPA in the U.S. So they can run the engines when it gets that hot, but as we all know 70F with 90% humidity is just as uncomfortable.\u201d Premier has installed bunk heaters in all the units.
\n\u201cUnfortunately, we don\u2019t have any trucks equipped with a gen-set or anything for air-conditioning in the summer. Running compressors and pumps, we just don\u2019t have any more room on the frame to add anything else,\u201d he says. \u201cThe engine world has changed dramatically, especially with the
\nlighter oils. We\u2019re seeing trucks start at negative temperatures we would have never seen before. The old days where we used to have run the engine after coming off the highway are gone. The newer oils also mean less friction and parasitic loss in rear ends and transmissions.<\/p>\n
\u201cThere are so many factors at play in achieving good mileage,\u201d adds Varley. \u201cWe haven\u2019t got it down to a 100% science yet, but we rely heavily on
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Where the rubber meets the road<\/h2>\nSaving fuel with the right tires.<\/h4>\n
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Premier Bulk Systems runs on wide-base single tires. Director of fleet operations Derek Varley chose to go with Michelin X-Ones, on both power units and trailers. He opted for the more aggressive XDM2 tread pattern on the drive tires, sacrificing a bit of fuel economy for better
\ntraction in the winter months.<\/p>\n
Colin Rafferty, senior account manager for Kal Tire, explains the economic benefits of wide-base singles. \u201cTypically, one of these tires costs about as much as a set of duals, so there is no savings on that end. But right off the bat you save about 200 lbs per axle and that\u2019s something that interests bulk haulers as they can carry more product.\u201d Rafferty says that approximately 35% of fuel consumption is lost overcoming rolling resistance.<\/p>\n
\u201cSo, for every 1% of fuel savings, rolling resistance has to be decreased by 3%. To get a 4% fuel savings, you have to reduce the rolling resistance by 12%,\u201d he explains. \u201cA 4% fuel savings means that a truck getting 6 mpg would be getting 6.24 mpg. This is a huge number for big fleets that spend millions on fuel.\u201d<\/p>\n
No question, wide-base single tires have earned their place in the industry, and many fleets are adherents. But replacement tires may be difficult to source in the event of a blow-out, and wide-base tires suffer a higher rejection rate when sent for retreading. According to Rafferty, \u201cIt\u2019s absolutely essential to run them at the correct air pressure to avoid premature wear.\u201d<\/p>\n
Michelin was the first to introduce wide-base tires more than 15 years ago. Since that time, most major tire manufacturers have come out with their own versions. But at the same time, dual tires have made great strides in the last few years.<\/p>\n
\u201cThere was a bigger difference in fuel economy back then,\u201d says Ryan Burke, general manager of The Tire Terminal in Mississauga, Ont. \u201cManufacturers are making much better tires now, with wider treads, and better compounds that can achieve fuel savings that are coming closer to
\nwhat wide-base manufacturers are claiming.\u201d<\/p>\n
Burke suggests that those fleets thinking of changing over to wide-base singles might consider instead, the new generation of duals. \u201cI think singles have hit their peak,\u201d he claims. \u201cI don\u2019t think they are going to continue to grow in popularity. They\u2019re at a plateau and they\u2019re going to stay there.\u201d<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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\ndriving. \u201cI think it\u2019s really important that the drivers who are spending their\u00a0time on the highway understand that their carrier understands and
\nappreciates what they are doing and that we can reward them for helping the company,\u201d Gorski said.<\/p>\n
WHEN RATES CAN\u2019T KEEP UP WITH THE PRICE OF TRUCKS OR THE COST OF FUEL, FUEL ECONOMY BECOMES PARAMOUNT<\/h4>\n
When Derek Varley spec\u2019s a new tractor, fuel efficiency is paramount. \u201cRates aren\u2019t going up as fast as the price of trucks or the cost of fuel, so fuel economy is very important,\u201d says the director of fleet operations for Premier Bulk Systems in Gormley, Ont.<\/p>\n
\u201cI don\u2019t believe in big horsepower stuff. That\u2019s for your B-train and aggregate group – they\u2019d rather have 600 horses than fuel economy. We\u2019re going
\nwith the 13-liter engine program now, although we still have some 15-liter engines that are pre-emissions.\u201d<\/p>\n
Varley has adjusted his spec\u2019s along with the trend towards less horses, slower rpms, and lower rear-end ratios. \u201cMost of our trucks are in the 80,000-lb GVW range, and we\u2019re running 455-hp Paccar engines with 1,650 lb.-ft. of torque. Currently we\u2019re sitting on 3.66 rear ends, but we\u2019ve got five trucks coming with 3.08s \u2013 and for the first time these will be equipped with 12-speed automated transmissions.\u201d<\/p>\n
In general, tanker fleets have been reluctant to jump into automatics, partly because of the perception that they wouldn\u2019t be able to keep up
\nwith the sloshing effect of the liquid in the tanks. \u201cWe have a partner carrier in Chicago that\u2019s been running about 400\u00a0power units that are spec\u2019d similar to ours, except they\u2019ve been running automateds for the last three years.<\/p>\n
The general consensus is that there is nothing to worry about,\u201d says Varley. \u201cWe\u2019re running SmartWay-approved equipment, but aerodynamically we can\u2019t do much \u2013 we\u2019re hauling around a 48-ft. tube. But if we spec\u2019 the truck right we can get some big ( fuel saving) numbers. The more automated the units are, the better they are as far as I\u2019m concerned. Sweet spots are dropping all the time, almost every year.<\/p>\n
I\u2019m a firm believer that if you can get the transmission and engine talking together you can keep it in the sweet spot for a longer period of time.\u201d
\nBut no matter how automated trucks become, the driver is still the key factor in achieving good mileage. And old habits die hard, as Varley explains: \u201cSome guys driving manual transmissions are still of the mindset that you need to have high rpms to climb a hill, which is not the case.<\/p>\n
Torque will get you a lot further than screaming rpms.\u201d On the other hand, drivers applying best practices to their driving technique can be remarkably fuel efficient.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”62″ text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]\n
Keeping score of your drivers<\/h2>\n
Brian Botham, Premier Bulk Systems\u2019 director of safety and compliance, has a unique tool at his fingertips. By\u00a0downloading data from the PerformX software supplied by Paccar in its partnership with PeopleNet, Botham can track the performance of each truck and how it is being driven.<\/p>\n
The program allows for the interface between the electronic on-board recorder, Paccar telematics and the Premier\u2019s home terminal in Gormley, Ont. The system is invaluable should an engine fault light come on, or something else that requires immediate attention.<\/p>\n
But Botham uses the data to chart his 65 drivers (owner-operators are included as well) according to preset goals and parameters. He sets the 10 parameters for the activities he wants to monitor, everything from quick starts and stops, to long idle times, to overspeed infractions.<\/p>\n
Drivers are expected to meet certain standards, ie., 6.5 mpg overall, 6.75 rolling mpg, no more than five hoursof-service violations, no more than 5% of time spent over the suggested rpm, no more than 5% excess speed, and no more than three sudden starts, stops and overspeed alarms.<\/p>\n
At the end of the month, each driver receives a scorecard in his or her mailbox. The scorecard compares the driver\u2019s performance against the goals set by the company and also shows the terminal average. If there are areas of concern, Botham schedules a meeting to address them.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019ve pretty well eliminated overspeed violations,\u201d says Botham. \u201cI\u2019m looking at a scorecard here where the driver scored 99.2% \u2013 a little bit of long idle. But I can forgive that, it\u2019s been really cold.\u201d[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”62″ text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]\n
Identify the areas of your biggest losses<\/h2>\n
Copies of the results are also forwarded to Varley and the maintenance department. Varley is always looking to cut fuel costs. \u201cThe drivers take pride in their\u00a0scorecard and we think our targets are reasonable,\u201d he says. \u201cWe\u2019re always trying to identify the areas of our biggest losses.\u201d Excess idling is one of the areas of concern for Varley.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are hampered with having to run PTOs all the time,\u201d he says. But he also understands that idling the engine is unavoidable during extreme weather events. \u201cWe don\u2019t want our drivers taking chances at -20 C or colder and shutting the engine off.\u201d The same holds true in the summer months. About 90% of Premier\u2019s runs are into the U.S., within a 600- to 700-mile radius, and he knows sleeping in a hot cab can be difficult.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur guys do a great job in trying not to idle. Our trucks do have an ambient overdrive of 80F, which is something put in place by the EPA in the U.S. So they can run the engines when it gets that hot, but as we all know 70F with 90% humidity is just as uncomfortable.\u201d Premier has installed bunk heaters in all the units.
\n\u201cUnfortunately, we don\u2019t have any trucks equipped with a gen-set or anything for air-conditioning in the summer. Running compressors and pumps, we just don\u2019t have any more room on the frame to add anything else,\u201d he says. \u201cThe engine world has changed dramatically, especially with the
\nlighter oils. We\u2019re seeing trucks start at negative temperatures we would have never seen before. The old days where we used to have run the engine after coming off the highway are gone. The newer oils also mean less friction and parasitic loss in rear ends and transmissions.<\/p>\n
\u201cThere are so many factors at play in achieving good mileage,\u201d adds Varley. \u201cWe haven\u2019t got it down to a 100% science yet, but we rely heavily on
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Where the rubber meets the road<\/h2>\nSaving fuel with the right tires.<\/h4>\n
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Premier Bulk Systems runs on wide-base single tires. Director of fleet operations Derek Varley chose to go with Michelin X-Ones, on both power units and trailers. He opted for the more aggressive XDM2 tread pattern on the drive tires, sacrificing a bit of fuel economy for better
\ntraction in the winter months.<\/p>\n
Colin Rafferty, senior account manager for Kal Tire, explains the economic benefits of wide-base singles. \u201cTypically, one of these tires costs about as much as a set of duals, so there is no savings on that end. But right off the bat you save about 200 lbs per axle and that\u2019s something that interests bulk haulers as they can carry more product.\u201d Rafferty says that approximately 35% of fuel consumption is lost overcoming rolling resistance.<\/p>\n
\u201cSo, for every 1% of fuel savings, rolling resistance has to be decreased by 3%. To get a 4% fuel savings, you have to reduce the rolling resistance by 12%,\u201d he explains. \u201cA 4% fuel savings means that a truck getting 6 mpg would be getting 6.24 mpg. This is a huge number for big fleets that spend millions on fuel.\u201d<\/p>\n
No question, wide-base single tires have earned their place in the industry, and many fleets are adherents. But replacement tires may be difficult to source in the event of a blow-out, and wide-base tires suffer a higher rejection rate when sent for retreading. According to Rafferty, \u201cIt\u2019s absolutely essential to run them at the correct air pressure to avoid premature wear.\u201d<\/p>\n
Michelin was the first to introduce wide-base tires more than 15 years ago. Since that time, most major tire manufacturers have come out with their own versions. But at the same time, dual tires have made great strides in the last few years.<\/p>\n
\u201cThere was a bigger difference in fuel economy back then,\u201d says Ryan Burke, general manager of The Tire Terminal in Mississauga, Ont. \u201cManufacturers are making much better tires now, with wider treads, and better compounds that can achieve fuel savings that are coming closer to
\nwhat wide-base manufacturers are claiming.\u201d<\/p>\n
Burke suggests that those fleets thinking of changing over to wide-base singles might consider instead, the new generation of duals. \u201cI think singles have hit their peak,\u201d he claims. \u201cI don\u2019t think they are going to continue to grow in popularity. They\u2019re at a plateau and they\u2019re going to stay there.\u201d<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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