Four areas that affect fuel saving

Feb 14, 2012

Overdrive’s Dollars & Sense columnist Kevin Rutherford explains how fuel-saving devices have to make a difference in at least one of four areas to be effective.

The four factors involve basic physics: aerodynamic drag, rolling resistance, mechanical resistance and thermal efficiency. Read more of what Rutherford says about cutting fuel costs.

Nelson Truck Lines' 2019 custom Kenworth among the last of the gliders

Operator Brian Beltran showed the rig at the Waupun Truck-N-Show over the summer, paired with a patriotic 2022 Great Dane van that's a salute to the Nelson family's military service.

DPM Logistics: Growth through service, safety for Virginia small fleet

I-26 in TN likely to remain closed at least through October: TDOT

Sunny Virk said he and Singh occasionally clash on leadership issues, but by having the tough conversations, they get to the right decisions.

Dedicated lanes, dedicated to operators: Virk Express masters California produce

BlueParrott B450-XT Headset, Cummins Edition

ATBS' owner-operator performance update: Inside the numbers, full presentation

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