What is IRP and who needs it?

With the trucking industry as with most industries there are a number of different acronyms.

IRP is one of those. So what does it mean? IRP stands for International Registration Plan and is also known as Apportioned Plates.

You might be saying to yourself, well that's great and all but what does this have to do with me as a trucker?

This plate goes on the front of the truck. Every truck that has a GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) of over 26,000 pounds and will be "For Hire" must have this on the truck. It will be registered for all of the states the truck needs to travel through. There is also a yearly fee on the IRP and that fee depends on the miles traveled within each state.

Hopefully this helps to clear up at least one trucking acronym for ya!

Until next time, thanks as always for stopping by and keeping on truckin!

Best,
GLA

The national fuel average is WHAT?

With the national diesel fuel average hovering around the $4.60 per gallon mark there is one question on everyone’s mind. How can I save money on diesel fuel? Below you will find a list we have compiled of a couple ways you can improve your fuel mileage.

- Keep your tires properly inflated-you lose 0.05% of your mileage for every pound per square inch that your tires are under-inflated.
- Drive 60 miles per hour or below-every 5 miles per hour over costs you 20 cents per mile extra.
- Give your truck a tune up-you can improve fuel mileage by up to 4%.
- Replace your air filter-clean air filters increase driving distance by up to 10%.
- Avoid rush hour traffic-stop and go traffic isn’t only frustrating, it’s bad for your fuel mileage.
- Purchase fuel (fill up) during the coolest time of the day-this is when the fuel will be the most dense (pumps measure in volume not density).
- Make sure your fuel cap is tight-one study shows approximately 147 million gallons of fuel evaporate each year.
- Reduce your idling time whenever possible.

We know its tough out there, but hopefully these tips will help keep you loaded and on the road.

Thanks as always for stopping by!

Best,
GLA

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Regards,
GLA