David Kolman is a veteran truck communicator, keynote speaker and long-haul trucker. Commissioned as an Honorary Colonel on the Kentucky governor’s staff for his work promoting traffic safety, he actively participates in trade associations and reports news and information about the trucking industry for broadcasting and print media.
Winter
presents its own unique set of challenges for drivers, even the most
experienced. What can start as a clear day can change quickly to stormy conditions
with slick roads or poor visibility.
Even though fuel prices have somewhat stabilized, a periodic review of operating and maintenance practices can help further improve your fleet’s fuel efficiency.
Tires are expensive — in fact, they are a top maintenance expense for beverage fleets. Anything that can be done to extend tire life can provide significant savings.