fuel than to prevent your drivers getting up there in the first place? Be wary though -- if you don't get your drivers on side with this, your fuel consumption could go the wrong way. There are a few "cheats" to get around the speed limiter in some trucks, but not only that, you try telling a driver he can't do something he wants to do without giving him a good reason and watch him try to get up to speed more aggressively, drinking more fuel as he does so. A speed limiter should be a reminder to the driver of an existing policy, not your opening move. Driver Training We all know that nothing useful gets changed unless you can persuade your drivers that it is a good idea. So the real answer is obvious -- you need to train your drivers. But have you ever noticed that after a few weeks that the training has worn off and everything is back to normal? Bugger -- that didn't work either... The magic ingredients All of the above will work in your favour, with two important ingredients: communication and follow up. The only guaranteed way to reduce your fleet's fuel consumption is to take advice from people you trust and respect. People who take the time to understand your fleet and operating environment and who will create a solution that reflects your needs. Even the best suppliers don't know everything about your operation, and can only work with what you