Mesilla Valley Transportation Solutions announced that the NextGen EkoStinger, an aerodynamic fairing for Class 8 tractor-trailers, boosted fuel mileage.
March 2, 2022trailer aerodynamics
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EkoStinger system for tractor-trailer aerodynamics. (EkoStinger)
NextGen EkoStinger Fairing Boosts Fuel Savings in Test
EkoStinger system for tractor-trailer aerodynamics. (EkoStinger) Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel 
Todd McGuire of Transtex touts the success of the Edge Topkit+. (Connor D. Wolf/Transport Topics)
Transtex Trailer Aerodynamic Device Meets CARB Emissions Standards
Todd McGuire of Transtex touts the success of the Edge Topkit+. (Connor D. Wolf/Transport Topics)CLEVELAND — Transtex, a developer and manufacturer of trailer aerodynamic solutions, said it received preapproval for its Edge Topkit+, meeting California’s environmental standards.
September 12, 2021 Business, Equipment 
TruckLabs' TruckWings (TruckLabs via YouTube)
TruckLabs’ TruckWings Gains First Canadian Fleet Customer
TruckLabs' TruckWings (TruckLabs via YouTube)TruckLabs announced J&R Hall, a Canadian family owned and operated trucking company, became the first Canadian fleet to adopt TruckLabs’ patented TruckWings technology.
February 2, 2021 Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel 
An employee holds the 17-pound Rocketail wing. (Rocketail)
Strehl Announces Acquisition of Rocketail
An employee holds the 17-pound Rocketail wing. (Rocketail)Strehl purchased the assets of the semi-trailer tail-end drag reduction systems maker Rocketail, the company announced Nov. 23.
November 24, 2020 Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel 
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Fleets Face More Aerodynamic Options for Tractors, Trailers
NACFE via VimeoThe role of aerodynamic devices to boost fuel efficiency and reduce emissions has been tapped, but not exhausted, for tractors and trailers, the North American Council for Freight Efficiency found in recently released updates of two confidence reports first issued in 2016.
September 16, 2020 Business, Equipment, Fuel 
A TrailerTail installed on a C.R. England trailer. (Stemco)
Stemco Ceases Manufacturing of TrailerTail, Other Products
A TrailerTail installed on a C.R. England trailer. (Stemco)Industry supplier Stemco has discontinued production of its TrailerTail product, which helped pioneer improved aerodynamics at the rear of the trailer.
April 14, 2020 Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel 
Rocketail
Rocketail Offers Rear Fairing
RocketailRocketail announced the launch of Rocketail Wing, its rear drag-reduction technology for trailers.
February 25, 2019 Business, Technology, Equipment 
Strehl LLC
Don't Skirt Proper Maintenance on Trailer Aero Devices, Experts Say
Strehl LLCTrailer side skirts and various types of air deflectors, which are intended to boost a tractor-trailer’s aerodynamic efficiency, will save motor carriers more fuel with frequent inspections and proper repairs.
November 9, 2018 Business, Equipment 
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Stemco Offers Automatic TrailerTail
ShutterstockStemco Products Inc. announced its TrailerTail Automatic fuel-saving system, the newest version of its signature TrailerTail products. It deploys automatically when the trailer reaches 35 mph.
April 23, 2018 Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel 
FlowBelow's aero equipment on display at a truck show in 2017. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)
Tractor Aerodynamics Continue to Improve
FlowBelow's aero equipment on display at a truck show in 2017. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)Comparatively speaking, today’s over-the-road tractors are slick machines.Improved aerodynamics enables them to slide through the air better than any earlier generation while offering the potential for double-digit improvements in fuel efficiency.
January 9, 2018