Durability, fuel efficiency reign at MATS
New offerings from truck OEMs at last month’s Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS) held March 21-23 in Louisville, Ky., trended both toward the durable and the fuel-efficient.
Kenworth adds T680 Advantage, 52-in. sleeper, idle management
The Kenworth T680 Advantage truck is designed to integrate aerodynamics, powertrain and electronic efficiencies in a complete tractor-trailer package.
SmartWay spec’ing for tires and trailers
The U.S. EPA has evaluated fuel saving benefits of various vehicles, systems and components. The result is a continually updated list of SmartWay Verified Technologies, including tires and aerodynamic devices.
Innovative solutions
D&D Sexton is adopting technologies that are reducing idle time and fuel costs.
Fleet employs aerodynamic technology
Spirit Truck Lines participated in a Department of Energy program in which the fleet evaluated, compared and made recommendations regarding several new aerodynamic technologies available for U.S. trucking fleets.
Aerodynamic advantages for trucking fleets
The impact of aerodynamics on fuel economy and emissions is becoming increasingly important. The difference between perception and reality can be a wide chasm, however, according to experts in the aerodynamics industry.
Santa to deliver presents more efficiently on east coast
Four additional trucking fleets on the east coast of the U.S. have ordered ATDynamics’ TrailerTails on their semi-trailers to reduce the fuel consumption. Lavalle Transportation of Potsdam, N.Y., Dabco Transportation of Little Egg Harbor Township, N.J., Inman Trucking of Leland, N.C. and Boaty’s Produce of Jackson, Ga., will upgrade their trailers with the goal of reducing fuel consumption by 6.6% at 65 MPH.
Now we have SmartWay trailers
We’ve talked about the availability of SmartWay certified tractors on this page several times.