With fuel prices seemingly anchored around $4 a gallon, most beverage fleets remain quite proactive about reducing fuel consumption. Between route/load
optimization and updating to the latest drivetrain technology, the low-hanging fuel-economy fruit has been thoroughly harvested. Among the more common fuel-saving strategies reported is the use of factory-installed idle shutdown timers to reduce unnecessary engine idling. Not only does idling put a significant dent in fuel economy numbers, but it also adds wear to the engine, speeding up overhaul intervals.