Kenworth Truck Company

Fuel economy has always been an important consideration for truck owners – whether you’re a fleet owner or an owner-operator. In the trucking industry, fuel is one of the leading operating costs. Fuel economy is even more important with high diesel prices.

Kenworth Truck Company has a history of using technology to improve fuel economy. This Kenworth White Paper on Fuel Economy will examine Kenworth’s wide-ranging activities and offer information designed to assist truckers and fleets regarding this important topic. Each year, Kenworth invests significant resources and conducts extensive road and other testing in pursuit of advances in this area. Kenworth engineers and dealers also work closely with customers on a continuing basis to strive for enhanced fuel economy.

There are six major areas covered in this Kenworth white paper:

Aerodynamics
Component Spec’ing — Tire Tips
Advanced Technology
Route Management
Driver Behavior
Proper Maintenance
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