FlowBelow Aero, Inc., the leader in tractor-trailer aerodynamics, today announced its new fuel-saving Wheel Covers with Easy Air Access, an innovative upgrade that addresses a longstanding tire pressure monitoring and maintenance challenge for commercial fleets.
Read MoreRe-engineered mounting system fits all sleeper cab and day cab makes and models, and can now be used for intermodal chassis transportation applications.
Read MoreRetrofitting a fleet of trailers with FlowBelow Wheel Covers is now easier than ever, with the Universal trailer latch brackets FlowBelow launched this year. The one-size-fits-most improvement saves time and money for customers who want to improve the fuel economy of their trailer fleet.
Read MoreThis latest addition to FlowBelow’s proven portfolio of fuel-saving solutions builds on the success of the widely used AeroKit, first introduced in 2012. Now made with cutting-edge materials and design features, it delivers increased durability in the field and vastly improved operational performance.
Read MoreFlowBelow Aero, Inc., has introduced its new AeroFender, a device that is equipped to truck wheels and reduces drag on day- and sleeper-cabs. FlowBelow tells us that the AeroFender improves fuel efficiency by re-directing the airflow ahead of and around a power unit’s leading drive axle.
Read More“ATRI’s list is a true reflection of what it was like to be a trucker this year,” said ATA Chairman Harold A. Sumerford Jr. “High fuel prices and finding drivers were two of our industry’s biggest challenges – challenges made more difficult by the economy and the continued lack of truck parking. Thankfully, ATRI doesn’t just tell us what the issues are, it provides a number of possible solutions that decision makers can use to address them.”
Read MoreMany trucking companies add various aerodynamic systems to their trailers to boost fuel economy, but how much fuel can these products truly save in real-world operating conditions?
Answering that question definitively is sometimes a challenge for fleet operators, but “investing in aerodynamics is one of the best things a company can do,” said Daryl Bear, lead engineer for Mesilla Valley Transportation Solutions, a company that tests and validates aerodynamics and other systems designed to save fuel.
Read MoreNACFE interviewed drivers and industry professionals about the role of trucking in these unprecedented times. As an industry, we must stand up and deliver to keep our economy moving forward.
Read MoreStarting in April, Alliance Parts customers will have access to all parts manufactured by FlowBelow.
Read MoreFlowBelow Aero Inc., a manufacturer of aerodynamic products for tractors and trailers, said it has secured deals with truck makers Daimler Trucks North America and Navistar Inc. The Austin, Texas-based supplier said it signed an agreement with Navistar to supply two different aerodynamic configurations for the MPG packages of the International LT Series.
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