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Daryl Bear

Daryl Bear

Daryl Bear is the COO and Lead Engineer of Mesilla Valley Transportation Solutions (MVTS), a subsidiary of the MVT fleet. He is a mechanical engineer with 20+ years’ experience.  Bear developed a proprietary test method for quantifying fuel savings in trucking and has conducted nearly 1,200 fuel economy tests to date on Class-8 vehicles, building on experiences from his previous roles as a race car engineer and test engineer. He has worked with IndyCar, NASCAR, and with automotive OEMs on automotive testing.  

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Best ways to improve fuel economy by 66%
Aerodynamic drag accounts for up to 60% of fuel consumption in highway trucking.
March 25, 2026
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Determining real fuel savings
A 5% fuel economy boost doesn't always mean 5% savings.
February 15, 2026
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Aerodynamic mud flaps offer surprising savings if you spec the right ones
Some fleets have had bad experiences with 'fly swatters,' but with aerodynamic mud flaps you get what you pay for.
April 3, 2023
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Analysis helps fleets make the right decisions
Most fleets are unaware that average speed is absolutely meaningless when considering aerodynamics.
December 27, 2022
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Great fuel economy requires time and sometimes money
When it comes to achieving great fuel economy, spending time investigating options is as important as spending money.
November 30, 2022
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Want free diesel fuel?
Just a 1% improvement in fuel economy can equate to more than 3 days worth of 'free' fuel.
September 9, 2022
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Tradeoffs and fuel economy specs
Some fleets are reluctant to spec fuel economy technologies because there are tradeoffs in other areas.
August 31, 2022
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Maintenance
Drivers matter in the fuel economy equation
Make sure the tire pressure is where it needs to be, make sure the trailer is pulling straight and make sure the fifth wheel is greased properly.
August 24, 2022
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Learning to trust fuel economy test results
When you start with an unreliable testing method you are bound to get invalid test results.
July 21, 2022
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Saving fuel always matters
When it comes to improving fuel economy there are a variety of paths to success.
July 13, 2022
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Estimates from experts at the University of Pennsylvania note that, "consumers would see roughly 60%-72% of the tax savings at the pump.
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