Diesel is the workhorse of the US economy, and right now retail diesel prices are surging to all-time highs - over $5 per gallon in some areas -- surpassing the peak set in 2008. 

Diesel fuel is nearing its highest price in a decade. Strong demand and a slow rebound in worldwide oil production have pushed prices higher, as have concerns that the Russian invasion of Ukraine could trigger international sanctions on Russia’s oil exports. Russia may then feel compelled to inflict pain on the global economy by cutting oil exports.

A question from a Facebook follower:  To achieve fuel savings from my tires, should I start with fuel efficient steer, drive or trailer tires?

The Double Coin TR100 trailer tire includes several features that contribute to long wear . . . not the least of which are decoupler ribs.

It's no surprise that diesel fuel is the single largest operating expense for a trucking fleet. A commercial truck can easily consume more than $70,000 of diesel fuel per year. Owner operators have zero control over fuel prices, but there are many ways they can reduce fuel costs -- like tires!

Is it time to redefine the tiers? Double Coin rises through the ranks in two independent fuel efficiency tests for line haul and regional applications.