Keyword
efficiency
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Student analyzes truck clustering to determine transportation efficiencies
VANCOUVER, B.C. – A University of Windsor student has analyzed GPS pings on the movement of 22,000 trucks in an effort to bring freight optimization to the supply chain. Ayat Hussein said her effort to advance knowledge of freight transportation…
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PIT Group offers fleet evaluations
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – PIT Group has announced a new service for fleets, which will evaluate their efficiency and maintenance practices. A Fleet Efficiency Review includes a comprehensive analysis of a fleet’s maintenance practices by recognized industry experts, PIT Group announced…
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Vision Truck Center among first Mack dealers to earn uptime designation
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Vision Truck Center of Mississauga, Ont. is among the first four Mack dealers to earn the Certified Uptime Centers designation. Qualifying dealers have proven to deliver faster and more efficient service to customers, Mack claims. They do…
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HOW DO YOU EVALUATE FUEL-SAVING DEVICES?
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 with everyone for free via their TruckingEfficiency.org Website. It’s an…
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NACFE report offers help evaluating efficiency of fuel-saving technologies
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 basic test methods widely used today, including: computer modeling; wind…
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Well maintained trucks get 5-10% better fuel economy: NACFE
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). While a maintenance return on investment is typically calculated based…
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Private fleets discuss dispatchers, technology and safety
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Fulfilling its promise to hold more educational events for members, the Private Motor Truck Council of Canada (PMTC) hosted a seminar yesterday on medical marijuana in trucking, followed by a fleet panel discussion on key industry issues.…
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SmartTruck unveils new fairing to optimize trailer gap
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — SmartTruck today unveiled a new LeadEdge top fairing, which it says helps optimize trailer gap and manage airflow over the top of the trailer. The company’s latest aerodynamic device is installed on the top front of the…
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Daimler’s SuperTruck helping in pursuit of 10-mpg truck
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — It was a gratifying Mid-America Trucking Show for Martin Daum, president and CEO of Daimler Trucks North America, who in one of his first addresses in that role in 2010 projected a 10 mpg truck would become…
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Dana tandem axle transforms to 6×2 configuration at highway speeds
It still provides the benefits of a 6×4 at low speeds and at launch
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Daimler doubles goals with SuperTruck project
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Daimler Trucks North America’s $80-million SuperTruck project yielded a freight efficiency gain of 115%, more than twice the original goal. The project was co-funded by Daimler and the US Department of Energy. The truck, displayed at the…
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New ADEPT package to improve ISX15 fuel economy by up to 3%, Cummins claims
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Cummins announced at the Mid-America Trucking Show that it was planning to “redefine efficiency” and one of its first steps is to release a new technology package dubbed ADEPT, which it says can improve fuel economy by…
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Don’t just train drivers, train them effectively, PIT panel advises
TORONTO, Ont. — Training drivers on efficient driving techniques but neglecting to provide ongoing feedback, usually results in them reverting back to their previous bad habits within two months. That was the finding of a study conducted by Performance Innovation…
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Fleets can improve fuel economy by 5-8% by optimizing engine paramaters: Report
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Fully optimizing engine paramaters that already exist on today’s modern diesel engines can allow fleets to improve fuel economy by 5-8%. That was the finding of a new Confidence Report on electronic engine parameters, produced by the…
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AMTs ‘ready for prime time’: Trucking Efficiency Confidence Report
A new Confidence Report issued by Trucking Efficiency has indicated automated manual transmissions are “ready for prime time” and can deliver fuel savings of 1-3% over manual transmissions. They also have the potential to reduce driver turnover and lower recruiting…
