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Mesilla Valley Transportation announced that it would be equipping all of its new trailers with the FlowBelow Trailer AeroSlider system, an aerodynamic device that reduces drag from a trailer's wheels and suspension.
Read More →The Environmental Protection Agency is making some changes to its SmartWay program that offers information on verified fuel-efficient technologies. Day cabs are now eligible for the SmartWay designation, and research into fuel-efficient retreads will result in changes to how those products are classified.
Read More →One might wonder what impact all that heavy metal stuck out in front of the highly aerodynamic profiles honed by truck makers can have on cheating the wind.
Read More →It's easy to get excited and stay excited about fuel economy when you can see positive change coming from your efforts. When I saw the numbers creeping up into the 10s on a recent test drive in a Peterbilt 579 EPIQ, I started pushing for 11. And it worked.
Read More →A Stemco Trailer Tail can save several percent in fuel at highway speeds, but it does no good if it’s not deployed, says Senior Contributing Editor Tom Berg.
Read More →Eaton has announced that it is contributing several components to truck manufacturers participating in the U.S. Department of Energy’s SuperTruck II freight-efficiency program.
Read More →The North American Council for Freight Efficiency is looking for 10 fleets to take part in its new Run on Less Regional fuel economy demonstration.
Read More →Fleets can now spec FlowBelow’s AeroKit aerodynamics package as either a factory- or dealer-installed option on International LT and RH tractors.
Read More →SmartTruck apparently is shutting down its operations and selling the assets related to its TopKit Class 8 trailer aero systems to another trailer aero device provider, Transtex.
Read More →The most significant trucking products for 2019 as chosen by Heavy Duty Trucking magazine's editors.
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