Seven Truck Fleets Sign on for Run on Less MPG Roadshow
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Seven U.S. truck fleets— together accounting for nearly 11,000 tractors and 26,000 trailers– have signed on to have one of their trucks and drivers participate in Run on Less, a new cross-country “roadshow” aimed at showcasing advancements in fuel efficiency.
Run on Less is a three-week event that will kick off from multiple points across the U.S. and wrap up during the inaugural North American Commercial Vehicle Show, which will run from September 25 to 28 in Atlanta.
Results, including fuel economy, freight efficiency, and dollars and carbon saved, will be tracked and reported during Run on Less via www.runonless.com.
At the close of the run in Atlanta, final MPG results will be announced, and drivers will showcase their equipment and share fuel economy learnings and best practices with show attendees.
The event is being organized by the North American Council for Freight Efficiency and Carbon War Room’s Trucking Efficiency Operation. Shell and PepsiCo have stepped up as the title sponsors. Geotab is the event sponsor and will install its devices in the competing trucks participating in Run on Less to measure fuel usage, idle time, cruise control usage, and more. Pilot Flying J is donating $1,000 in fuel to each participating fleet. In addition, nearly two dozen other companies, including Heavy Duty Trucking, are serving as supporting sponsors.
These seven fleets have signed on so far to take part in Run on Less:
Albert Transportation Frito Lay (Pepsico)HirschbachMesilla Valley TransportationNussbaum TransportationPloger TransportationUS Xpress
“The fleets represent myriad companies hauling goods across North America,” said Mike Roeth, executive director of the North American Council for Freight Efficiency. “They include a private fleet, Frito-Lay, running dedicated routes, some running only for-hire irregular routes and others with a combination of both.”
He said fleet size among the seven ranges from US Xpress with 7,000 …Read the rest of this story
