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Newsby Jack RobertsOctober 28, 2019

Run on Less Shows How Regional-Haul Trucks Can Get Better Fuel Mileage

Ten regional-haul tractor-trailers participating in the North American Council for Freight Efficiency’s Run on Less Regional fuel economy demonstration hit a combined average of 8.3 mpg during the three-week event.

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Articlesby Jim ParkOctober 22, 2019

Q&A: NACFE's Rick Mihelic Talks About the Size, Weight and Cost of Batteries

Rick Mihelic, director of future technology studies for the North American Council of Freight Efficiency (NACFE), talks with Equipment Editor Jim Park on the economics of truck batteries.

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Newsby Jack RobertsSeptember 10, 2019

NACFE Announces Run on Less Regional Fleets and Drivers

The North American Council for Freight Efficiency has released the 10 fleets and drivers that will be participating in its Run on Less Regional Challenge in October, as well as a series of educational webinars focusing on emerging trucking technologies.

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Newsby Jack RobertsJuly 30, 2019

NACFE: Should Tractors and Trailers be Mated for Life?

The North American Council for Freight Efficiency has released its latest Confidence Reports, including one that delves into the intentional pairing of tractors and trailers for optimal fuel economy benefits and another that updates findings on idling practices.

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Newsby Jack RobertsJune 14, 2019

NACFE Announces Run on Less Regional Fleets

The North American Council for Freight Efficiency announced the 10 fleets that will participate in its Run on Less Regional real-world fleet operational comparison study this Fall.

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Newsby StaffMay 10, 2019

Webinar to Explore How Fleets Can Push the Limits of Fuel Economy

For fleets interested in improving their fuel economy, an upcoming webinar featuring NACFE exeutive director Mike Roeth will discuss how some fleets have improved fuel economy and offer tips on how to push beyond 10 mpg.

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Newsby Jack RobertsMay 9, 2019

Could Ocean-Going Fleets Raise Fuel Prices for Truck Fleets?

New emissions regulations targeting large ocean-going ships could raise fuel prices for trucking fleets at the pump on dry land, says NACFE’s Dave Schaller.

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Newsby Jack RobertsApril 30, 2019

NACFE Report Outlines Benefits of Regional Haul Routes

A switch to more regional haul routes, combined with a slate of new and emerging technologies, could transform the trucking industry on multiple fronts, says a new report from the North America Council for Freight Efficiency.

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Newsby Stephane BabcockApril 5, 2019

HDTX Brings NACFE, Compliance Expert to 2019 Event

Fuel efficiency and hours-of-service compliance will highlight two sessions at this year's Heavy Duty Trucking eXchange. The North American Council for Freight Efficiency will once again be on hand, as well John Seidl, vice president of risk services at Reliance Partners.

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Newsby Jim ParkMarch 18, 2019

Run on Less Seeking 10 Fleets for Regional MPG Event

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.

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