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title: From the Driver's Seat - How to Achieve Better MPG
description: On this episode of From the Driver's Seat, Director of Driver Services, David Broyles, welcomed truckload driver Tom Sayman and his fleet manager, Shannon Fisher to discuss How to Achieve Better MPG.
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# [From the Driver's Seat - How to Achieve Better MPG](https://www.averittcareers.com/blog/from-the-drivers-seat-how-to-achieve-better-mpg)

 Written by [Averitt Careers](https://www.averittcareers.com/blog/author/averitt-careers) | 10/10/24 5:00 AM

On this episode of *From the Driver's Seat*, Director of Driver Services, David Broyles, welcomed truckload driver Tom Sayman and his fleet manager, Shannon Fisher to discuss How to Achieve Better MPG. Fuel efficiency is a great way for the drivers on our team to reduce costs, lessen our environmental impact, and increase profit sharing. Tom recently hit 8.27 moving miles per gallon, showing his impressive commitment to the challenge! Listen in to learn how he does it!

 

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