Keyword
aerodynamic devices
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Alberta updates oversize and weight regulation to reduce red tape
EDMONTON, Alta. – The Alberta government has updated its Commercial Vehicle Dimension and Weight Regulation to reflect what it called “modern vehicle configurations and equipment.” Having not been updated in nearly 20 years, the provincial government said commercial drivers in…
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AeroFin XL helps improve aerodynamics and fuel efficiency
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 tail apparatus that directs airflow across the rear of the…
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Thinking outside the box
Bolt-on devices have improved trailer aerodynamics. But is it time for some more radical thinking, including the reshaping of the box itself?
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New regulations on weights and dimensions and inspections
MONTREAL, Que. — Canadian governments have come to agreement on policies regarding truck weights and measures and vehicle inspections. Federal, provincial and territorial ministers of transport approved three recommendations put forward by the National Task Force on Vehicle Weights and…
