Fuel prices fluctuate, they can actually be unpredictable. So, plan ahead for the inevitable reality that prices will raise, hopefully they don’t stay there, but they will rise. Here are some suggestions to try and help trim those costs.
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Plan in advance when you need to fuel the truck
Spare of the moment adventures can be fun. Have you ever closed your eyes and randomly pointed at a map, thus deciding where the road trip will go? Perhaps not to that extreme, but we all have done things spur of the moment. This should not be the way to start a business related trip. Those trips need to be properly planned and you need prepare for the road.
Whenever you get an assignment or need to travel anywhere there are few basic things you need to do. Plan your trip properly, not just what are you going to do when you get there, but all the steps from the start to the finish. Because a poorly planned trip might cost you more than you think.
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There are so many things to consider when planning for a big trip. You need to check the weather report, so you can prepare for the potential hazardous conditions. Check your routes, be aware of any potential construction projects and time your trip around rush hour traffic, if possible. Pack both for the weather you expect and what might come, additionally it doesn’t hurt to add a couple extra items just in case.
Vehicle maintenance! Check your tires your lights, your brakes, and your fluids. This is important as you don’t want to end up out in the middle of nowhere, stranded. But, after all this it is funny just how many people forget to check their fuel. Plan on when and where you need to stop to refuel. You can mark these in your GPS easy enough.
Check online to find locations that sell diesel
Ok so you have checked your truck out. You packed all your comfortable driving clothes, to cover any possible weather issue. You have mapped out your entire route, even planned alternate routes. You made sure all your equipment is charged and that you have their appropriate chargers. You doubled checked to ensure you marked all the waypoints in the GPS.
