Fleets save big by adopting fuel-saving technologies

NEW YORK, N.Y. – Twenty-one major North American fleets saved more than $895 million in fuel costs in 2018 by increasing their adoption rate of fuel-saving technologies and…

STA partnership with NRC to provide carriers insight into efficient fuel practices

REGINA, Sask. – The Saskatchewan Trucking Association (STA) today announced its partnership with Natural Resources Canada (NRC), with the association offering a number of training opportunities to help carriers increase…

Riding in the ultra-efficient Starship truck

RAPHINE, Va. – Like something out of a sci-fi movie, the AirFlow Starship initiative has produced a futuristic-looking rig that’s been in the making for several years. Beginning with a…

Tire wear remains concern with 6×2 axle configurations

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Despite a 2.5% fuel efficiency improvement, an update to a Trucking Efficiency Confidence Report shows that challenges remain for the 6×2 axle configuration. Highlighting the report’s findings…

Seven fleets to participate in Run on Less demonstration

ATLANTA, Ga. – Seven U.S. fleets have signed on to participate in the North American Council for Freight Efficiency’s (NACFE) first Run on Less demonstration. Each fleet is contributing a…

Drivers play a major role in reducing fuel mileage

At the core of any training program for drivers is the need to repeat, repeat, and repeat. That repetition makes practice permanent, not necessarily perfect. So, the need to monitor,…

Peloton aims to curb heavy-duty truck fuel use with smart powertrains and platooning

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. – Peloton Technology announced it will participate in the Next Generation Energy Technologies for Connected and Autonomous On-Road Vehicles (NEXTCAR) program. Sponsored by the US Department of…

International Trucks introduces new LT Series

Fuel efficiency, driver appeal and uptime focus of new Class 8 tractor

Fuel for thought

Industry players visit the test track at Transport Canada’s Motor Vehicle Test and Research Center

Removing tractor aerodynamics can be costly: NACFE

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…

Meritor offers tips on how to downspeed safely

How to enjoy the benefits of downspeeding, without the unintended consequences

Kenworth adds new options, expects truck market to remain strong

KIRKLAND, Wash. — Kenworth is expecting another strong year for Class 8 truck sales in 2016, but there isn’t a lot of room for the overall market to grow. Preston…

EPA, DOT propose new greenhouse gas and fuel efficiency standards

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) together with the Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) proposed standards for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles today, that…

Peterbilt’s Model 579 EPIQ opening doors with large fleets

Peterbilt says its Model 579 and new EPIQ package are giving it an unprecedented appeal to large fleet buyers

PIT to host two-day conference

TORONTO, Ont. — FPInnovations’ Performance Innovation Transport (PIT) will be hosting a conference in February to discuss fuel-saving technologies. The PIT Conference 2015, entitled Innovation Has No Borders, will be…