Hirschbach's Fuel-Saving Strategies
Hirschbach rewards and recognizes drivers with the best fuel economy. Photo courtesy Hirschbach
Hirschbach upgrades its fleet of trucks no more than 4 years from purchase, to take advantage of newer fuel-efficient engines. Photo courtesy Hirschbach
The company works with customers to eliminate unnecessary “continuous run” reefer operations. Photo courtesy Hirschbach
Trucks are governed at 61 mph, because better fuel economy comes with slower highway speeds. Photo courtesy Hirschbach
Trailers get additional airflow efficiencies through undercarriage and back-end aerodynamic attachments (under, side, top). Photo courtesy Hirschbach
Trucks are spec'ed with the latest in aerodynamic design, automated transmissions, and auxiliary power units. Photo courtesy Hirschbach
Tractors get FlowBelow attachments to reduce drag around the drive tandems (wheel covers, air-flow streamlining attachments). Photo courtesy Hirschbach