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Newsby StaffAugust 30, 2018

PAM Transport Specs 550 Trucks with FlowBelow AeroKits

After internal testing, PAM Transportation Services has decided to equip 550 new Peterbilt 579s with factory-installed FlowBelow AeroKits.

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Newsby Steven MartinezAugust 28, 2018

Fleets Hit 7.28 MPG Average in Latest NACFE Efficiency Report

Fleets are benefiting from increased adoption of the latest fuel-saving technologies, but are still falling short of what is possible, according to a new report from the North American Council For Freight Efficiency.

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ProductsAugust 7, 2018

Toyo Offers Fuel Efficient Long Haul Drive and Trailer Tires

Toyo Tires has launched two super single tires designed for fuel efficiency, the Nanoenergy M675 drive tire and Nanoenergy M175 trailer tire.

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Truck Techby Jack RobertsJuly 25, 2018

Jeff Clark Runs Smart to His 10 MPG Goal

Jeff Clark finally hits his 10 mpg goal in grinding Midwest drop-and-hook tanker runs.

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ArticlesJuly 2, 2018

Commentary: Are SuperTrucks a Waste of Money?

SuperTrucks have been called a waste of taxpayer money or government-funded marketing. Executive Contributing Editor Rolf Lockwood might disagree.

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Newsby Tom BergJune 29, 2018

Solar Panels Feasible for Tractors, Trailers, Says NACFE

Solar power makes sense for many commercial trucks, and in many applications, an investment in the right equipment can be paid back in roughly three years, says the North American Council for Freight Efficiency in its latest Confidence Report.

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Newsby StaffJune 28, 2018

Kenworth Makes Predictive Cruise Control Standard on Flagship T680

Kenworth has made the Predictive Cruise Control system standard on the flagship T680 on-highway truck, as of July 1.

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Newsby StaffJune 25, 2018

Fleet Advantage Shows Increased Cost Savings From Upgrading to Newer Trucks

Fleet Advantage’s latest Truck Lifecycle Data Index estimates that fleets can save as much as $26,687 by upgrading from a 2012 model year Class 8 truck to a 2019 model.

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Truck Techby Jack RobertsJune 15, 2018

How to Get a Fast 1 MPG Fuel Economy Boost

Joel Morrow, technology officer for Ploger Transportation and recognized fuel economy guru, shares a quick and easy way to get an immediate 1 mpg fuel economy bump from new trucks.

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Newsby StaffJune 14, 2018

Mack Debuts MP 8HE Engine and HE+ Fuel-Economy Package

Mack Trucks has introduced its MP 8HE 13L engine and HE+ fuel-efficiency package for on-highway Anthem models. The OEM said Anthem trucks spec’d with the new engine and package will provide up to a 9.5% boost in fuel efficiency and achieve the Environmental Protection Agency’s SmartWay designation.

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