Trucking companies earn U.S. EPA SmartWay Excellence Award
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has named the winners of the 2020 SmartWay Excellence Award. 58 trucking and multimodal carriers received this distinction. Among them, Penske Logistics was awarded for sustainability practices in the Truck Carrier category. This is the fifth such honor this decade and the fourth consecutive win for the organization. For the
FlowBelow to relocate to larger headquarters
FlowBelow announced that it will be moving headquarters and manufacturing operations from Austin to Round Rock. The new facility will provide more space for production, kitting and warehousing raw material and finished product. The new location also offers more space for FlowBelow’s engineering team’s research and development activities, the company says. The company will begin
Mack offers FlowBelow as factory option
FlowBelow has announced that beginning Jan. 1, its wheel covers and drive wheel fairings will be available to be spec’ed on new Mack Anthem trucks. Mack will offer the fairings in black and white, and the wheel covers will be offered in black, white and chrome. Customers can begin requesting the products now, for any
Traxen introduces A.I.-based iQ-Cruise for fuel savings
Traxen has launched its intelligent adaptive cruise control system, iQ-Cruise, for traditional and electric commercial vehicles. The system will be available to both commercial vehicle aftermarket and OE customers. Through the use of artificial intelligence (A.I.), algorithms and sensors, the company says iQ-Cruise can reduce fuel consumption by an average of 10% while improving safety
Watch: What is freight-ton efficiency, and what does it have to do with your trucks?
Freight ton efficiency is considered the most effective in measuring the amount of energy required to transport a load of goods from Point A to Point B. In the transport industry, carrying increased weight is a more efficient way to transport goods and minimize CO2 emissions, and we know this because of freight-ton efficiency, which
Service tips for first responder fleets
With the end of the current pandemic nowhere in sight and its impact on the availability of repair service providers, now more than ever it is of the utmost importance to keep the fleets of first responder vehicles serviced and on the road at all times. As light-duty diesels are the choice vehicles for first
Michelin redesigns X One Line Energy T2 trailer tire
Michelin North America, Inc. is launching the redesigned Michelin X One Line Energy T2 tire for the line-haul market. “The trailer-wheel position is a challenging position for long-haul tire design. The free-rolling wheel position is subject to variable loads, less maintenance and irregular wear,” said Adam Murphy, vice president of B2B marketing at Michelin North
Vnomics True Fuel app now available
Vnomics Corp. is making its True Fuel optimization solution available to fleets as an application for use with their existing telematics systems, including ELDs. “With our new True Fuel application’s reduced price and complexity, fleets can realize a return on investment in fuel savings the same day that they start using the software,” said Bob
Jacobs touts fuel efficiency through diesel engine Cylinder Deactivation Technology
Jacobs Vehicle Systems says the Cylinder Deactivation technology (CDA) has delivered a host of performance-enhancing benefits in recent independent validation tests carried out on next-generation diesel engines currently under development. These next-generation engines are being designed to meet the upcoming round of new U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Phase 2 Greenhouse Gas Emissions (GHG) standards
NACFE shares additional findings from Run on Less Regional
The North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE) has released its in-depth report on Run on Less Regional, a fuel-economy demonstration meant to show the value of fuel-saving technologies in Class 8 regional haul applications. After careful analysis of key data from the three-week event, the NACFE team has shared five conclusions: 1) High efficiency
Is Level 2 automation the future of fuel efficiency?
While safety and driver assistance are the primary functions of Level 2 autonomous systems, the experts developing this technology say the benefits don’t have to stop there. “Level 2 systems are designed initially for safety and convenience in mind—but as we move toward higher automation levels in areas like truck platooning there can be enhancements
Using business intelligence to lower total cost of ownership on Class 8 trucks
Over the last several years, many in the fleet industry has begun to realize a shift in the way truck lifecycle and tractor longevity is viewed. Fewer fleets are purchasing trucks as assets and holding onto them for longer periods to squeeze every ounce of operation from the unit. This philosophy was believed to help
