8 ways to improve fuel economy – even with flatdecks

For the last couple years, it was pretty easy to make good money driving a truck. Freight was abundant, drivers and equipment were in short supply, and rates were at…

Diesel truck efficiencies deserve to be promoted

“Roger that, Ghost Rider. I’m chewing up the boulevard at a high rate of fuel consumption. We’ll catch you on the flip, 10-4.” I may have…

Navistar betters fuel economy of A26 engine

Navistar has unveiled several upgrades to its International A26 engine, contributing to a 10% overall boost in fuel economy since the engine was first launched. The latest enhancements – representing…

Shell explores new frontiers in fuel economy with Starship 2.0

Shell is returning with a new and improved Starship in its decidedly terrestrial goal of inspiring fuel-efficient trucks. The Starship 2.0 demonstration vehicle admittedly looks much like its predecessor, and…

Michelin trailer tire boosts fuel efficiency

Michelin has unveiled its X One Line Energy T2 tire, described as its most fuel-efficient linehaul trailer tire. Targeting dry van truckload, refrigerated truckload, and tanker applications, Michelin says…

Regional fleets missing out on billions in truck fuel economy savings: NACFE

FORT WAYNE, Ind. – Many regional fleets are missing out on the truck fuel economy and environmental benefits made possible by today’s technology. The challenge is making the right business…

Looking to save fuel? Vnomics has an app for that.

Vnomics’ True Fuel, a system that offers real-time driver coaching and fuel efficiency insights, is now available as an app for use with existing telematics systems and ELDs. Still,…

Why fuel economy tests should be left to professionals

Despite all the effort put into a fuel economy test, the results can easily be buried in the noise. Even if the technology in question promises to boost fuel economy…

Fuel economy, electric trucks, and the race to slash CO2

BRYAN, Texas -- Shell recognizes that trucks account for a significant share of transportation-related CO2 emissions. But it sees answers in a wide array of technologies.

LT Series gets aero upgrade, more fuel-saving improvements

ATLANTA, Ga. – International Truck has unveiled a series of upgrades to its 2020 on-highway vehicles in the name of fuel-efficiency. The LT and RH models will include…

Hagen ‘Hell Bent’ on saving fuel

  ATLANTA, Ga — Celebrity trucker Jamie Hagen of Hell Bent Xpress runs about 30% of his miles in Canada, and he is known for a keen focus…

Video: Regional fleets average 8.3 mpg in Run on Less challenge

ATLANTA, Ga. -- Ten regional fleets averaged 8.3 mpg in the latest challenge run by the North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE) known as Run on Less.

Ploger pushing the limits of fuel economy

SIOUX CENTER, Iowa -- Joel Morrow of Ploger Transportation isn't satisfied with 9.8 mpg. The fleet's head of research and development and senior driver continues to push the envelope in the search for better fuel economy without sacrificing comfort.

EPA adds day cabs to SmartWay program

TORRANCE, Calif. -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is making some changes to its SmartWay program that offers information on verified fuel-efficient technologies. Day cabs are now eligible for the SmartWay designation, and research into fuel-efficient retreads will result in changes to how those products are classified.

Breaking 11 mpg on an ‘Epiq’ test drive

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- It's easy to get excited and stay excited about fuel economy when you can see positive change coming from your efforts. When I saw the numbers creeping up into the 10s on a recent test drive in a Peterbilt 579 EPIQ, I started pushing for 11. And it worked.