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The average fuel economy of a semi truck is between 5 and 7 mpg when loaded.

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Q: What is the fuel efficiency of a semi truck?
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Is idiling a semi truck more fuel efficient than turning it off and on before and after deliveries?

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Which semi truck is best on fuel?

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I was wonder when you get gas in a semi truck does the company you work for pay for the gas or do you have to pay for it out of your own pocket?

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What is the fuel tank capacity of a semi truck?

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