Fuel Efficiency - Vehicle Spec Checks

• Make your choice based on whole life costs, not simply initial cost
  
• Have you considered all available cab, engine and driveline options?
  
• Is the fuel tank size and position right for your operation?
  
• Have you asked the dealer and/or manufacturer to advise on gearing based on a computer simulation of your operation?
  
• Have you and/or your drivers tried demonstrator vehicles?
  
• Have you thought carefully enough about tyre specification, including tread patterns, aspect ratio and low-rolling-resistance options?
  
• Have you considered self-steering/lifting axles?
  
• Is your new sleeper-cabbed truck fitted with a night heater as standard? If not, why don't you specify one?