Spiraling diesel prices drive deep financial consequences for fleets with older trucks

As diesel prices pass $6.40 per gallon, the climbing price pressure is forcing difficult decisions for fleet operators, making it prohibitively expensive for them to continue running older-model trucks to haul heavy freight, according to a study from data analytics and asset performance firm Fleet Advantage.Upgrading from a 2022 model year sleeper to a 2028 model year model can save organizations $12,655 per vehicle in the first year, the firm…

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