Kenworth Fuel Efficiency Guide With increasing fuel prices, private fleets and commercial carriers are searching for innovative ways to boost operational efficiencies. Fuel accounts for as much as 25 percent of total operating costs for many fleets, and a 2 or 3 percent gain* in fuel economy can make a big difference.   read more... Kenworth Driver Retention Guide With a direct link to Kenworth trucks, PacLease works to ensure you have the best trucks for your specific application and your drivers. When designing your trucks, cookie-cutter approaches are rarely effective. Many applications require a distinct height, length, weight, payload capacity, horsepower, turning radius or other requirements.   read more... Peterbilt Fuel Efficiency Guide Finding ways to boost operational efficiencies does not have to be difficult. You can significantly improve your fleet’s fuel economy by making informed equipment choices, spec’ing your trucks properly, offering drivers effective training and incentive programs, adopting efficient idle reduction strategies, and initiating skillful fuel purchases. Recent technological advances supplement these strategies and increase efficiencies through improved monitoring and fleet management. With a variety of fuel reduction measures, the first step in the process is properly spec’ing the right truck.  read more... Peterbilt Driver Retention Guide According to the American Trucking Associations (ATA), driver turnover for large truckload carriers in 2006 was 121%, while smaller truckload carrier turnover was 114%. For private fleets the numbers are much lower, around 16% according to industry experts. Much of this difference is attributed to shorter, regular routes and more time at home. Private fleet drivers often serve a customer service function as they interact with customers on a regular basis. These companies therefore tend to hire drivers with the intention of long-term employment. Greater benefits and high quality equipment help to increase driver retention levels.   read more...