Diesel Fuel for Trucks and Buses

Diesel Fuel for Trucks and Buses

How the Fuel Benefits Vehicles

We all know that the trucks and buses that we see driving on the road both here in southeastern Massachusetts and nationwide need something in their tanks to keep their engines running. Diesel fuel is the go to fuel for many of these vehicles. In fact, on-road diesel fuel has been powering trucks and buses for many decades.

There is an easy explanation for why this is the case. The fuel provides many benefits to the vehicles and fleets it powers and the industry is constantly making changes to keep up with the times.

Diesel Fuel & a Vehicle’s Efficiency

Diesel fuel powered engines are able to operate more efficiently than gasoline engines.

According to the U.S. Department of Energy, engines powered by gasoline typically operate at an efficiency level of about 12% to 30%. Diesel fuel-powered engines, on the other hand, operate at about 40% efficiency.

While diesel fuel is naturally more efficient than gasoline, there are also additional ways that truck and bus drivers can be more effective when operating their vehicles.

The first is to be more strategic when it comes to driving and planning our routes. You want to eliminate any unnecessary driving and having multiple drivers cover the same route. You and your team should try to avoid during rush hour whenever possible. All of this can help boost productivity and save money on fuel costs.

Maintaining your vehicle is also imperative to helping it work effectively. Regular oil changes, oil tune-ups and maintaining proper tire pressure will help your vehicle work at optimal performance level.

Diesel Fuel & Accessibility

Diesel fuel is accessible and not typically hard to find for truck and bus drivers. Stations that sell diesel fuel are very prevalent along major highways and in cities. This accessibility makes it a very convenient fuel source.

Diesel Fuel & Power

Using diesel fuel gives a vehicle the power it needs to transport heavy loads of equipment and materials. Buses and trucks can count on the fuel to help them continuously operate throughout all sorts of conditions. Compared to gasoline, diesel fuel-powered engines generate more torque at lower revolutions per minute and that is exactly what is needed for going up steep hills and adequate acceleration for large commercial vehicles. Additionally, diesel fuel makes an engine extremely durable and able to handle extreme stress.

Where Diesel Fuel Stands Now

Today’s diesel fuel is now cleaner and better for the environment than it has ever been. Additionally, hybrid diesel-electric engines are becoming more and more popular in the trucking and public transportation industries.

What Else Can Diesel Fuel Power?

In addition to being a popular fuel choice for trucks and buses, on-road diesel fuel can also be used to power freighters and shuttles.

Off-road diesel fuel can power a wide range of vehicles and equipment that stay off of a road such as cranes, bobcats, generators, backhoes, bulldozers, tractors, forklifts and harvesters.

Diesel Fuel Services from W.H. Riley & Son

W.H. Riley provides reliable diesel fuel services to customers all throughout southeastern Massachusetts. We serve construction companies, schools, transportation companies, farms, hospitals, moving companies and construction companies. We can even customize a fuel delivery plan specifically for your business.

Contact W.H. Riley & Son today to learn more about the bulk diesel fuel services we offer throughout southeastern Massachusetts.