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Tag: low-rolling resistance tires

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California Jump Start
State’s new regs, along with nationwide fuel prices, are driving sales of trailer aero devices.
October 1, 2011
Brett Tobin says he’s increased his loaded mpg by at least 0.9 by adding a tail device and side skirts. He estimates he gets close to 12 mpg when deadheading.
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Missouri truck owners may apply for grants
Grant money to replace or retrofit diesel-powered trucks is available to Missouri owners. The deadline for applications is Feb. 1.
January 14, 2011
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Dollars and Sense
I’m amazed by the large number of owner-operators who look only at miles-to-removal when selecting tires.
June 1, 2010
Any one tire’s contribution to rolling resistance depends on wheel position. With tandem drive tractors pulling single trailers, tests show about 43 percent of tire fuel economy could be attributed to trailer tires, with tractor tires accounting for the rest. Even if you pull company trailers, your tractor tire purchase decisions still have the largest impact on fuel economy.
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Strick Trailers receives EPA SmartWay certification
Strick, based in Monroe, Ind., is now certified to produce dry van trailers to EPA SmartWay specifications.
March 22, 2010
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