Trailer aerodynamics devices can improve fuel efficiency by 1% to 10%. The gap between the trailer and tractor, the underbody, and the rear of the trailer are three areas ripe for drag reductions. A ...
The winds of change continue in the aerodynamics biz, as universities and manufacturers find ways to streamline tractors and trailers in order to reduce air drag and thus, save fuel. Most road ...
Trailer skirts are common on vans and reefers, and soon will become standard equipment. Other devices will be necessary to meet federal requirements by 2021. Photo: Tom Berg In preparation for ...
[Stay on top of transportation news: Get TTNews in your inbox.] When trailer aerodynamics produce better fuel efficiency, the reward for truck fleets can be substantial, and success is measured by ...
The electrification of the trucking industry is attracting a lot of publicity as a way for fleets to decrease fuel costs and improve their environmental performance, but this transition is poised to ...
Much of the attention on trucking focuses on the long-haul segment dominated by sleeper tractors. But a great deal of trucking is shorter hauls, much of which is covered by day cabs. In fact, ...
LCL generated revenues of approximately CAD$25 million in 2015 and is headquartered in Oakville, Ontario, Canada. Building on more than 30 years of experience, LCL was previously privately owned and ...