Equipment Removing tractor aerodynamics can be costly: NACFE May 4, 2016 LONG BEACH, Calif. — Don’t mess with the OEM spec’. That’s the best advice for fleets looking to deploy fuel-efficient aerodynamic tractors, according to a new report from the North…
Equipment Stemco, Ridge Corp. come to terms to end trailer tail lawsuit April 26, 2016 LONGVIEW, Texas — Stemco has announced it reached a settlement with Ridge Corporation regarding alleged patent infringements involving ATDynamics’ trailer tail technology. Stemco now owns ATDynamics. The agreement between the…
New York City to Toronto in a connected truck preview image Business Management New York City to Toronto in a connected truck March 29, 2016 Daimler envisions how connectivity can eliminate inefficiencies
Daimler demonstrates autonomously driven truck platoon preview image Equipment Daimler demonstrates autonomously driven truck platoon March 21, 2016 Demonstration was the first of its kind in the world
NACFE report supports adoption of trailer aerodynamics preview image Business Management NACFE report supports adoption of trailer aerodynamics February 29, 2016 NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A recent Confidence Report issued by the North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE) concluded that trailer aerodynamic devices do work, providing fuel savings ranging from 1-10%.
Sustainability Green Truck Summit names keynote speaker February 11, 2016 FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. – Deputy assistant secretary for transportation at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Reuben Sarkar has been announced as the keynote speaker for the 2016 Green Truck…
Business Management HOW DO YOU EVALUATE FUEL-SAVING DEVICES? February 2, 2016 I can’t say enough good things about NACFE, the North American Council for Freight Efficiency. They do a lot of good research into truck efficiency and they share it all…
Equipment NACFE report offers help evaluating efficiency of fuel-saving technologies January 28, 2016 The North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE) has issued a new report to help fleets determine which fuel-saving devices and practices work as advertised. The organization looked at five…
Supply of Class 8 trucks rising faster than demand, says ACT preview image Sustainability Supply of Class 8 trucks rising faster than demand, says ACT January 14, 2016 COLUMBUS, Ind. – The most recent ACT Research For-Hire Trucking Index indicates that the supply of Class 8 trucks has continued to rise faster than demand. “The capacity index [supply]…
Cummins announces GHG17 engine certification preview image Equipment Cummins announces GHG17 engine certification January 4, 2016 COLUMBUS, Ind. — Cummins announced today it has received GHG17 certification and will offer engines in 2017 that will be 2.5-7.5% more fuel-efficient than the 2013 ISX15. The company’s entire…
AeroFin XL helps improve aerodynamics and fuel efficiency December 15, 2015 LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Wabash National Corp. has developed its fifth aerodynamic solutions product line device, which is designed to improve trailer fuel economy. The AeroFin XL Tail Device is a…
Business Management Well maintained trucks get 5-10% better fuel economy: NACFE December 15, 2015 Implementing a robust preventive maintenance program can improve a truck’s fuel economy by 5-10%, according to a new Confidence Report issued by the North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE).
Equipment Class 8 supply higher than demand, says ACT December 11, 2015 COLUMBUS, Ind. – ACT Research Company says its recent For-Hire Trucking Index indicates that the supply of Class 8 trucks continues to rise faster than demand. “The capacity index [supply]…
Infrastructure FTR presents four pillars of transportation industry for 2015 in ‘State of Freight’ address December 10, 2015 FTR’s TCI measurement falls; rally expected for 2016
Sustainability Truckers helping truckers this Christmas season December 5, 2015 WICHITA, Kan. – After a hiatus last year, the Truckers Christmas Group is back for its seventh season, raising money to help trucking families in need in Canada and the…
