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ArticlesDecember 13, 2023

One Answer to Trucking's Decarbonization Challenge: Low-Viscosity Oils

As truck makers and fleet managers face increasing pressure to lower their carbon footprint, one step fleets can take to help with decarbonization efforts is using lower-viscosity engine oils.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseNovember 22, 2023

Mesilla Valley Says Range Energy Trailers Deliver 36% Fuel Economy Boost

Range Energy said preliminary third-party testing conducted by Mesilla Valley Transportation Solutions showed its electric-powered trailers can boost tractor-trailer fuel economy by more than 3 mpg.

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Newsby Jack RobertsOctober 19, 2023

New Era Dawns as Navistar’s S13 Powertrain Production Begins

Navistar inaugurated the start of production on the new International S13 integrated powertrain at the company’s Huntsville, Alabama, plant — the last ICE engine the company will ever produce.

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Articlesby Jim ParkOctober 10, 2023

5 Strategies to Complement Your Powertrain Spec

When you're spec'ing a powertrain for a new truck, the process isn’t finished even after all the calculations are done and the appropriate ratios sorted out. You’re leaving money on the table if you walk away without considering the impact the rest of your spec has on fuel efficiency.

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ArticlesOctober 6, 2023

Which Type of Fleet Fuel Economy Test is Right for You?

If you want better fleet fuel economy, you need fuel economy test results you can trust. Learn about the pros and cons of truck fuel-efficiency testing.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseSeptember 19, 2023

Eaton Partners with Traxen on iQ-Cruise

Intelligent power management company Eaton has partnered with Michigan-based technology developer Traxen to sell, distribute, service, and provide installation support for the iQ-Cruise advanced cruise control system.

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Articlesby Jim ParkJuly 24, 2023

How Truck Drivers Can Effectively Use an Engine Brake

To drivers with less than five years of experience, it probably feels heretical to operate a diesel engine at 2,100 rpm. But if you want great performance from your engine brake, that’s where it needs to operate.

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Articlesby Jack RobertsJune 7, 2023

How Truck Driver Fuel Incentive Programs are Going Beyond MPG

Are fleets moving away from fuel economy bonuses in favor of more holistic incentive plans for drivers?

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ArticlesJune 2, 2022

The New Generation of Trailer Aero

Trailer side skirts are a common sight, but fleets may be missing out on fuel-saving opportunities if they’re not up to speed on the latest trends in trailer aerodynamic devices.

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Newsby StaffMarch 10, 2022

Alcoa Expands Into Aero Solutions

A steer wheel cover and a drive wheel cover plus wheel add aerodynamic and fuel-saving advantages to Alcoa wheels.

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