As you’ll read in this month’s Equipment report on page 18, the Truck Manufacturers Association (TMA) and a handful of truck OEMs, with co-funding by the U.S. Department of Energy, recently showed the results of research into tractor and trailer aerodynamics, which, they say, could save an estimated 1 billion gallons of fuel annually.
As my Brit friends would say, “Good show!”
But it’s really more of a good start.
Truck operators need to keep in mind that aerodynamics are only part of the better-mpg equation. Smart spec’ing, good driver habits and proper maintenance can help round out the picture. For example:
Spec’ing
Driver factors
Maintenance
