Using Premium Diesel to Keep Your Fleet Running

As an owner-operator, you must make many decisions regarding your trucking business. Which type of fuel to use is one of them. You may think typical diesel fuel is the best for your truck. However, owner-operators do not realize that premium diesel fuel can help increase the efficiency and longevity of your truck.

Using additives is what differs between premium fuel and standard-grade diesel fuel. Using additives can help extend the life of your engine and fuel. But what are the benefits of using premium diesel fuel? Below we answer these questions.

Benefits of Premium Diesel Fuel

Clean Engine – Detergents help keep your engine components and fuel clean. Detergents in diesel fuel reduce buildup that can occur on engine parts. Having clean parts results in fuel efficiency and better horsepower.

Prevents Buildup – Injection stabilizers tackle any corrosion caused by fuel and any buildup in the injectors. Helping reduce buildup can help prevent downtime and maintenance, which can be costly.

Reduce Moisture – Demulsifier helps keep water separate from the fuel – this helps prevent moisture in the fuel system. Also, this can help reduce less wear on injectors and result in fewer filter replacements.

Fast Start-Ups – Cetane helps measure how quickly the air and fuel are mixed to start your engine. Having premium diesel fuel gives you higher cetane – this means short delay and better ignition quality. This helps to have a faster start-up and lower wear on your starter and battery.

Lower Friction – Having lubrication in your engine helps reduce friction. Diesel lubrication reduces the wear and friction on the fuel pump and injector. These specific engine parts are under a lot of pressure. Adding friction-reducing agents help provide 10 – 15 percent better protection against wear and friction than typical diesel fuel.

When you have a clean engine – your engine will run better, especially when all the components work together. Adding premium diesel to your engine can help give you more power and better fuel economy than regular No. 2 diesel fuel would. Studies show a 4.5% increase in power and a 5% increase in fuel economy with premium diesel compared to typical diesel fuel.

FAQs

What are the vacation policies at Landstar? How many days are given for vacation per year?

Landstar does not offer vacation time for owner-operators. This is because Landstar is 100% non-forced dispatch, meaning you can t...

What benefits does the M.U.S.T Program offer?

Being involved in the M.U.S.T Program has many benefits. These benefits include: Lower shipping costs for the custome...

How does Landstar ensure safety to customers?

The M.U.S.T Program was first introduced to help Landstar’s safety team, and customers ensure safety for the driver and shipper....

What is LCAPP?

The Landstar Contractors’ Advantage Purchasing Program is offered to all owner-operators to help with discounts on tires, fuel, ...

Does Landstar aid with truck and trailer insurance?

Yes. Landstar does help owner-operators with insurance for your truck and trailer....

What are the vacation policies at Landstar?

Landstar does not offer vacation time for owner-operators. This is because Landstar is 100% non-forced dispatch, meaning you can t...

Are there requirements on how long a driver must stay out on the road?

At Landstar, we are 100% non-forced dispatch. This means you can take any type of load you want, and you can return home at any po...

Does Landstar offer BCOs help to save money on fuel?

Landstar offers the Landstar Contractors’ Advantage Purchasing Program (LCAPP) to all Landstar BCOs to save money on their fuel ...

What driver support does Landstar offer their drivers?

Building strong, reliable, and long-term relationships is what makes Landstar the trucking success that we are. At Landstar, we pr...

What are the minimum tractor or trailer equipment requirements at Landstar?

Your tractor or trailer must pass the Level One DOT inspection with an approved Landstar inspection facility. Your tractor may hav...

Does Landstar Lease on Team Drivers

Yes. At Landstar, we have many loads that include team freight options. At Landstar, team drivers have different driving opportuni...

How many miles is considered OTR experience?

To have the OTR driving experience truck drivers must have at least a 500mile radius one-way trip and have snow and ice drive expe...

Can a fleet owner with Landstar manage a fleet of drivers?

Yes, when signing up with Landstar trucking industry as an owner operator you can be the fleet owner. However, if you are not a tr...

What are the benefits of Landstar?

If you lease with Landstar trucking company, the benefits are: Landstar pays the cargo insurance, you’ll have opportunity to boo...

Do I need to own my own truck to work for Landstar?

To sign on with Landstar trucking company as an owner operator, you will need to have your own truck. However, if you do not, you ...

What are the Landstar driving requirements?

If an owner-operator is employed with Landstar trucking company, they would need to meet all the minimum requirements. Once these ...

Does Landstar offer schedule flexibility?

We are 100 percent Non-forced Dispatch, employees have the opportunity to have flexible schedules and can pick their loads and cho...

What is the Landstar age requirement?

To become an owner operator, independent contractor, or a commercial driver with Landstar trucking company you must be at least 23...

Is Landstar responsible for a trailer?

Landstar trucking company pays the insurance, upkeep and maintenance on the trailer. There is no rental fee for leasing a van. How...

Would a 2005 Freightliner be acceptable to haul for Landstar?

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Does Landstar trucking company use electronic logs or paper?

Yes, Tractors must be capable of functioning with Landstar-approved Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs)....

What are the Landstar region rules?

With Landstar as an owner operator you can run regional. Keep in mind Landstar trucking company is non-forced trucking industry. T...

What states does Landstar hire owner-operators for trucking jobs?

Landstar is hiring owner operators and truck driver teams for all 48 states including Canada and Mexico....

What states does Landstar run in?

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How long is the employee orientation process?

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What is the Landstar age requirement on truck and trailer?

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Can I get plates, truck insurance, and accidental work injury insurance through Landstar?

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Landstar BCO vs Owner-Operator?

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