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Newsby Jack RobertsMarch 1, 2019

NACFE Issues Electric Charging Infrastructure Guidance Report

The North American Council for Freight Efficiency released a Guidance Report detailing what fleets can expect in the near term future as an effective charging infrastructure for electric trucks begins to take shape.

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Newsby Jack RobertsFebruary 14, 2019

Q&A: NACFE Celebrates a Decade of Profiling New Technologies

Mike Roeth, executive director of the North American Council for Freight Efficiency, sat down and talked to HDT about what the last 10 years have been like showcasing and validating new trucking technology and what he thinks the next decade will bring.

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Articlesby Jim ParkJanuary 18, 2019

Can Wheel Bearing Adjustment Affect Fuel Economy?

We have seen some compelling but anecdotal evidence suggesting that wheel-end tightness can affect fuel economy — sometimes significantly.

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Newsby StaffNovember 29, 2018

NACFE Plans Run on Less Event for Regional Fleets

The North American Council for Freight Efficiency is in the early planning stages of a regional version of its 2017 Run on Less fuel-economy road show.

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Newsby Jack RobertsOctober 11, 2018

Total Cost of Ownership Still a Question for Medium-Duty Electric Trucks, NACFE Finds

A new Guidance Report from the North American Council for Freight Efficiency on total cost of ownership for medium-duty electric trucks in urban freight and delivery applications discovers there are still a lot of unknowns.

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Trailer Talkby Tom BergAugust 30, 2018

What NACFE-tracked Fleets are Using for Trailer Aerodynamics

Side skirts are still king when it comes to fuel-saving trailer specs and add-ons among fleets tracked in the North American Council for Freight Efficiency's annual study. Tom Berg has more in the Trailer Talk blog.

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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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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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Articlesby Jack RobertsMay 31, 2018

3 Proven Fuel-Saving Strategies for Truck Fleets

With fuel prices on the rise, there’s no better time to refocus on fuel economy. Here are three things that nearly any fleet can focus on to drive up fuel savings fast.

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Videosby StaffMay 9, 2018

NACFE on Electric Trucks: Arguments For and Against [Video]

A new in-depth Guidance Report from the North American Council for Freight Efficiency digs into the arguments for and against electric commercial vehicles and where they work. This video explores some industry experts' opinions on the topic.

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