Pest Management Professional, August 2011
business Nicholas Raschella owner of Belington West Va based Ace Exterminators uses GPS to incentivize employees Each month the company awards the technician with the lowest average idling time a sizable cash bonus Some technicians used to average 30 to 40 minutes of idling time per day significant dollars going up in smoke Raschella says The times they are a changing Aust says Ive traded in my Hummer and Im looking at hybrids Money talks and apparently it drives too pmp Lobe can be reached at mlobe@ questex com National Contracts License Assistance Discounted Group Insurance Name Recognition Protected Geographical Area Expanded Customer Base Volume Buying Power Education Financing Assistance May Be Available OAC tips for maximizing fuel efficiency 15 1 Patience with maintenance Consistent oil changes filter replacements and engine check ups are necessary routines that save money in the long run 2 Keep up the pressure Underinflated tires typically decrease fuel efficiency by 1 to 2 miles per gallon 3 Plan your work Tighten your routes 4 Consistency is king Avoid accelerating rapidly and stopping abruptly 5 Top off is a knock off Dont top off when refueling because any additional gas will seep out 6 Be shady Park vehicles in the shade to reduce the amount of gasoline that evaporates in higher temperatures 7 Less idle is ideal Keep idling time at a minimum Adjusting mirrors and putting on seatbelts before starting the engine is a simple tip that can go a long way across a fleet 8 Enjoy the breeze not the A C Running air conditioning always will decrease miles per gallon 9 Optimize your octane Check the owners manual to verify the correct octane level for a vehicles engine 10 No need for speed Statistics show a 15 percent improvement in gas mileage from decreasing speed from 65 to 55 miles per hour 11 Cruise in control Using the cruise control function over long distances will boost miles per gallon efficiency 12 Travel light On the average each 100 pounds of extra vehicle weight will cost as much as one half mile per gallon 13 Traffic is tragic Avoid traffic jams and road congestion by using GPS or listening to traffic reports on the radio 14 Dont be such a drag If practical remove racks brush guards running boards and push bars 15 Twist until it clicks About 17 percent of drivers have damaged or loose gas caps Fuel evaporates quickly from these vehicles without being used 26 August 2011 Pest Management Professional mypmp net
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