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Tractor/Trailer Aerodynamics News

Modern Semi Truck Design Actually Comes From NASA Engineering
A bicycling incident in 1973 led to a team of NASA engineers radically changing the design of modern semi trucks using cutting-edge aerodynamics.

The next freight upturn
Is your fleet ready for the next market upswing? From soaring used truck prices to increased maintenance costs and technician demand, here’s what to expect when the tide turns.

Roeth: Fleets focus on trailer aerodynamics to maximize tractor-trailer fuel economy
Trailer aerodynamics drives fuel efficiency; pairing aero tractors with non-aero trailers limits gains. Fleets benefit from optimizing trailer gaps, underbody, and rear designs for reduced drag. Data ...