Projects
The North American Council for Freight Efficiency (“NACFE”) has built on what has been called the “The most comprehensive study of Class 8 fuel efficiency adoption ever conducted”. The Council added 2011 and 2012, to the eight years of data included in the prior project and Bison Transport and UPS joined. Fleets reported technology adoption delivering $5,700 per year per truck in fuel savings.
During the summer of 2011, NACFE helped execute and monitor a 5,000 mile fuel economy test for various tire configurations for Michelin NA. This test was conducted as a high mileage confirmation of the improvement in fuel efficiency of various tires in doubles trailer operation.
NACFE will be studying the various barriers to technology adoption for improved freight efficiency for the International Council for Clean Transportation. ICCT is fully sponsoring the effort that will include Cascade Sierra Solutions and NACFE interviewing over 60 companies with respect to this topic and holding focus group meetings at the March 2013 truck shows. A report will be available in May 2013.
The North American Council for Freight Efficiency (“NACFE”) will be building on what has been called the “The most comprehensive study of Class 8 fuel efficiency adoption ever conducted”. The Council will add two years, 2011 and 2012, to the eight years of data included in the prior project. More fleets will be included. The updated Report will be available in March 2013.
The North American Council for Freight Efficiency (“NACFE”) will be completing a deep dive on technologies and practices being used to reduce the idling of Class 8 tractors and trailers. This project is an outgrowth of the landmark 2011 Fleet Fuel Benchmarking Study completed by the Council earlier this year.
The North American Council for Freight Efficiency (“NACFE”) will be completing a deep dive on technologies and practices being used to ensure the appropriate tire pressure for Class 8 tractors and trailers. This project is an outgrowth of the landmark 2011 Fleet Fuel Benchmarking Study completed by the Council earlier this year.
The North American Council for Freight Efficiency (“NACFE”) will be completing a project to determine the fuel consumption reduction of a package of features (“6×2” package) that is being implemented by a few Class 8 tractor trailer fleets. This project will summarize the benefits and challenges of implementing this package and report test results from track fuel efficiency and traction testing as well as real world experiences of fleets.
This project will offer the industry a benchmark study of eight of the largest, more innovative fleets with respect to the use of products and practices to support high levels of fuel efficiency. Fleets in the study include CR England, Challenger Motor Freight, Con-way Truckload, Frito Lay, Gordon Trucking, Ryder, Schneider and Werner. It will provide a detailed report to each participating fleet comparing themselves to the other seven, confidential, fleets. An aggregated report will also be offered for sale to other fleets and suppliers and involved in improving the freight efficiency of North American goods movement.
Fleet Fuel Benchmark Project
This project will offer the industry a benchmark study of ten of the largest, more innovative fleets with respect to the use of products and practices to support high levels of fuel efficiency. It will provide a detailed report to each participating fleet comparing themselves to the other nine, confidential, fleets. The report will also be offered for sale to other fleets and suppliers and the individual fleet visit, study and comparison will be completed on an ongoing basis by the NACFE. This study findings are planned to be available in November 2011.
Sustainability Index
Shippers are beginning to require of carries that they have programs to improve their operations’ sustainability. This project will work with industry experts and engage stakeholders to create a common sustainability index. This common tool will allow fleets of any size to evaluate their sustainability and understand where they can make improvements.
California Regulations Education
California has enacted a ruling that requires SmartWay approved trailer aerodynamics in 1022/2012. There is much confusion existing in the marketplace. This project team would suggest how NACFE could create a process to help educate fleets on this regulation and offer ideas on how this could expand to other upcoming state and federal regulations.
