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How Ryder Systems saved 4.1% on fuel with TruckWings
The equivalent of 20,000 lbs. of CO2 per truck per year
The Opportunity for Fuel Savings is in the Tractor-Trailer Gap
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Fast-moving air in the gap creates an area of suction, resulting in drag and instability on the tractor.
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90% of the time trucks are at highway speeds and do not require a turning gap.
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Closing the gap at highway speeds can save thousands of dollars in lifetime fuel costs for every truck.
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How do TruckWings Work?
TruckWings™ is a tractor-mounted aerodynamic device that automatically closes the gap between cab and trailer to reduce drag, improve stability, and increase fuel efficiency.
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- Patented tractor-mounted
aerodynamic device activates to close the trailer gap at 52 MPH - No driver interaction is required to open or close—TruckWings are fully automatic
- Cloud connected for 100%
transparent uptime reporting
Proven Benefits
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Meet ESG Goals
Each TruckWings reduces 20,000 lbs/yr in carbon emissions
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Reduce Fuel Costs
Proven savings of 3-6% MPG with 12-18 month ROI resulting in millions of dollars saved per fleet
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Improves Driver Experience
TruckWings are fully automated and don’t require any driver interaction while improving stability, especially in cross winds.
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Durable and Low Maintenance
Aerospace-grade aluminum has proven durability of almost half a billion miles driven and outperforms side extenders.
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Real-Time Data
Cloud connected telematics device with customer dashboards for 100% transparency.
Ryder Fuel Test Results
2.7 Million Miles Driven with 30 Day Cabs
- 4.1% Improved MPG
- Deployment 86% of all miles driven
and 97% of all highway miles - Positive driver feedback
- 100% tractor uptime
What Drivers Say About TruckWings
“I suspected it would be troublesome but so far it’s been good & smooth – I don’t even realize when it opens or shuts.”
Robert,
Ryder
“So easy, they come right out when you’re on the highway. So smooth.”
Bobby,
UPS
“Only sometimes I see the shade from the window of the wings opening and that’s about it. It works well!”
Robert,
Ryder
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