Operating costs are the biggest hurdle most independent operators face, and they aren’t exactly a small concern for larger transportation companies either. Efficiently using your resources means knowing when to invest in the upgrades and tune-ups that will lower your ongoing costs and when to pass them up for a lack of reasonable return. Performance parts often provide longer lifespans than their OEM counterparts, but not always at cost-effective price points. Where you can get a good deal, though, slowly upgrading your truck systems to more rugged updates as you work your maintenance rotation can go a long way toward minimizing costs while also increasing fuel efficiency, lowering your overhead in two ways. Continuing to find ways to get more mileage out of the engine will also help you go further on the same dollar, increasing your earnings without requiring you to haul more or raise rates.
