In this episode of Driving Success, Tracy Derival sits down with Joseph Rugare, Senior Fleet and Transaction Analyst at Fleet Advantage, to discuss the latest findings from Fleet Advantage’s Truck Life Cycle Data Index (TLDI) and the growing financial risks of operating older fleet equipment in today’s diesel environment. With diesel prices surpassing $5 per gallon nationally, organizations with transportation fleets are facing rapidly rising fuel, maintenance, and operating costs, especially those running aging Class-8 trucks.

Chapters:

• 00:00 Introduction
• 01:30 Background on Joseph Rugare
• 02:12 Cost Difference Between Running Older vs. Newer Fleet Equipment
• 03:05 Rising Fuel Prices Being a Disadvantage
• 04:06 Millions in Extra Cost Running Older Equipment
• 05:15 Risks ...