Read Time: 2 Minutes | Trucking companies are getting serious about being eco-friendly, and it’s not only because they care about preserving our planet. On-road costs eat drastically into a shipping company’s profits, and with margins on loads so tight, at times it can be difficult to stay in the black. Anything which improves fuel efficiency or otherwise lowers fleet costs will be a good thing.
Read moreRead Time: 2 Minutes | In June of 2015, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) called for a national program that would establish a new phase in regulating emission standards for medium and heavy-duty vehicles. The goal of the proposed program is to reduce carbon emissions and improve the fuel-efficiency of heavy-duty vehicles. It’s imperative that trucking companies and fleet owners have a comprehensive understanding of the impact these updated standards will have. Let’s explore the need for higher fuel efficiency standards.
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