Aerodynamic trailer systems

Jul 8, 2010

Updated Jul 12, 2010

The SmartTail system consists of polymer skins mounted to the rear doors. The WindTamer uses a low-profile, contoured cover mounted on the truck’s undercarriage. The systems can improve fuel efficiency by 5.3 percent, the company says, and have the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s SmartWay approval to meet California Air Resources Board requirements.

AUTOMATED TRAILER SYSTEMS, www.ats-green.com, (440) 543-2902

Trucking attorneys: Broker transparency needed to fight fraud

When Convoy went bankrupt, dozens of carriers got stiffed on millions of dollars. A few prominent transportation lawyers argue that broker transparency could end that kind of abuse.

Collage of Mack Trucks models from Overdrive's Reader Rigs gallery and other coverage over the years

Mack Trucks through the years: Which model's your favorite?

'Hen House' 2024 Pete 389 blends 'old-school look with a new-school attitude'

EPA reconsidering Biden-era 'Clean Trucks Plan'

NEW dezl Next-Gen Trucking Products - OTR Navigators & Headsets - Life on the road never sounded so good

Trucker of the Month leans into owner-operator pride and joy, biz brass tacks

More episodes »

Pride & Polish

Overdrive’s annual Pride & Polish virtual truck show attracts entries from across the nation showcasing show-quality design, mechanical ingenuity and plenty of trucking-business pride. Find recent-history awards shows, in-depth features about the winners, and more.