We’ve set a new track record at Mesilla Valley Transportation!
The EDGE ELITE AERO® SYSTEM (EEAS) reached fuel savings results of 10.49%, or 12.09 gallons per 1,000 miles driven. With the EEAS, fleets can save $2,877 per trailer and get a 6-month ROI. The system includes EDGE SKIRTS®, EDGE TOPKIT+®, and EDGE FLAPS® trailer devices.
Read the report here.
Todd P. McGuire, Vice President of Sales at TRANSTEX, joined Jamie Irvine to talk about “Aerodynamics for Commercial Trailers.”
During this episode of Heavy Duty Parts Report, they discussed lowering cost-per-mile, an important point for many fleets. With additions like trailer skirts, fleets can not only lower fuel consumption, but also reduce fuel emissions!
The amount of fuel savings that fleets can enjoy is dependent on several factors like driver experience and load hauled. However, trailer aero offers a huge potential to save money by increasing efficiency and reducing operating costs.
Fleets have the opportunity to equip their trailers with aerodynamic systems for even better results. These consist of packaging devices like side skirts, mud flaps, and rear-end devices together for higher fuel savings.
TRANSTEX’s very own system, the EDGE ELITE AERO SYSTEM (EEAS), was recently tested through an independent third party. Their fuel savings results equaled 10.49%, or 12.09 gallons per 1,000 miles driven. With the EEAS, fleets can save $2,877 per trailer and get a 6 month ROI.
Another key advantage is that the EDGE ELITE AERO SYSTEM requires no driver interaction.
Jamie and Todd cover other topics like reducing harmful emissions, OEM support, aftermarket sales, and more. Listen to the full interview here to learn more about the many benefits of aero for your fleet. When you’re done, make sure to participate in our drawing for a free set of EDGE Skirts!
TRANSTEX is proud to be the aerodynamic trailer technology supplier of choice for Natural Resources Canada’s Green Freight Assessment Program.
As part of Canada’s investment in clean technologies, Martin Roy Transport (MRT) will receive $74,747 to implement NRC’s energy assessment recommendations. “This includes incorporating 860 aerodynamic equipment retrofits that will reduce emissions and fuel consumption and improve competitiveness.” MRT will be equipping its trailers with TRANSTEX’s EDGE™ Skirts and EDGE™ TopKit.
“Martin Roy Transport is committed to integrating available technologies that are adapted to our fleet to enable the most energy-efficient freight transportation possible,” says Johanne Valence, Media Relations, Martin Roy Transport.
Read the full press release, Canada Invests in Clean Technologies in Quebec, here.
TRANSTEX is proud to be a long-time strategic partner of Bison Transport, one of Canada’s largest for-hire carriers. Based in Winnipeg, MB, Bison Transport operates across Canada and services 48 American states.
Being happy with the durability and performance of the EDGETM 2330T skirt, their trailers have been 100% equipped with the latter for over 5 years. Since 2019, Bison has added EDGETM TopKits® to all new trailers, while continuing to equip them with EDGETM 2330T skirts, making TRANSTEX their exclusive supplier of trailer aerodynamic side and rear fairings. With the addition of the EDGETM TopKit®, Bison is maximizing their fuel savings and reducing their carbon footprint.
TRANSTEX’s EDGETM Skirts are lightweight aerodynamic solutions that are EPA SmartWay® Verified, CARB Compliant, and CARB GHG Phase 2 Bin III Pre-Approved.
About Bison Transport
One of the largest carriers in Canada today, Bison Transport serves Canada and 48 nearby states. As a high-service, dependable, and value-creating supply-chain partner, Bison Transport offers full truckload service, full-service logistics, dedicated fleet operations, yard management, and warehousing and distribution. Bison is committed to the betterment of its communities, as well as incorporating environmental sustainability into their day-to-day operations.
About TRANSTEX
TRANSTEX develops and manufactures leading-edge trailer aerodynamic solutions that offer fleets the ability to significantly reduce fuel consumption. A pioneer manufacturer of aerodynamic products that lead the industry in performance, reliability, and value, TRANSTEX delivers innovative offerings that improve customers’ bottom line. Located in Montreal and operating in the USA, Canada, and Mexico, TRANSTEX has been serving the transportation industry for over ten years.
For more information, please contact TRANSTEX’s Marketing team at 1-877-332-3519.
It is with great pleasure that we highlight TRANSTEX’s valued partnership with Nussbaum Transportation, a leader in fleet efficiency and innovation. Based in Illinois, Nussbaum operates across the continental United States offering dedicated contract carriage and irregular route truckload services.
As a member of the SmartWay Transport Partnership program and winner of the 2019 SmartWay Excellence Award, Nussbaum works hard to achieve the highest fuel efficiency standards. They have trusted TRANSTEX’s EDGETM 2930T Skirt since 2017 to help them accomplish their goal. Nussbaum also added the EDGETM TopKit® to their aerodynamic package this last year. The addition of the TopKit® has reduced their maintenance costs.
After extensive testing of various aerodynamic solutions, Nussbaum selected TRANSTEX as its exclusive aerodynamic partner of choice. Happy with the performance and proven durability of TRANSTEX’s EDGETM products, Nussbaum will continue to outfit its new trailers with the E-TOPKIT and the E-2930T. The TopKit® is a lightweight aerodynamic rear end device that is EPA SmartWay Verified and CARB Compliant.
About Nussbaum Transportation
Nussbaum began in 1945 when founder Alden Nussbaum bought a small LTL trucking company based in Fairbury, IL and began providing early AM next day delivery service to its customers. In 1965, the company moved its operations to Normal, IL and added a full truckload division serving five states in the Midwest. A change in retailing and consumer buying habits in the late nineties drove Nussbaum to exit the LTL trucking segment to focus on full and multiple stop truckload and dedicated truckload services. The company is currently led by CEO Brent Nussbaum from its headquarters in Hudson, IL. With over five hundred employees, Nussbaum operates approximately four hundred fifty trucks and eleven hundred trailers in forty-eight states. Nussbaum has been widely recognized for its innovations, especially in the area of fuel efficiency, having helped to develop and bring attention to fuel efficient solutions for the trucking industry to combat rising fuel costs.
This year marks its 75th Anniversary in business.
About TRANSTEX
TRANSTEX develops and manufactures leading-edge trailer aerodynamic solutions that offer fleets the ability to significantly reduce fuel consumption. A pioneer manufacturer of aerodynamic products that lead the industry in performance, reliability, and value, TRANSTEX delivers innovative offerings that improve customers’ bottom line. Located in Montreal and operating in the USA, Canada, and Mexico, TRANSTEX has been serving the transportation industry for over ten years.
For more information, please contact TRANSTEX’s Marketing team at 1-877-332-3519.
TRANSTEX is proud to be a long-time strategic partner of Crossroads Trailer, one the largest semi-trailer and refrigeration unit dealers in the Upper Midwest. Happy with the proven results delivered by EDGETM Aerodynamic Skirts and TopKits®, Crossroads Trailer has made TRANSTEX its exclusive trailer aerodynamics supplier.
Crossroads Trailer cites EDGETM products’ CARB Compliance, 10-year no nonsense warranty, the best in-class skirt bracket system, and a proven reduction in maintenance costs as the reasons for making TRANSTEX their exclusive partner of choice.
Their various locations across the Upper Midwest offer both EDGETM Skirts (E-1930T and E-2330T) and EDGETM TopKits® (E-TOPKIT-F and E-TOPKIT-C).
TRANSTEX’s EDGETM Skirts are lightweight aerodynamic solutions that are EPA SmartWay Verified, CARB Compliant, and CARB GHG Phase 2 Bin III Pre-Approved. The EDGETM TopKit® is a lightweight aerodynamic rear end device that is EPA SmartWay Verified and CARB Compliant.
About Crossroads Trailer
Crossroads Trailer is one the largest semi-trailer and refrigeration unit dealers in the Upper Midwest. We have been in business since 1986 and serve four locations throughout the Upper Midwest and Western Mountain Region. Each location offers the industry’s finest products and services. Whether you are looking for new and used trailers or refrigeration unit sales. The highest quality parts and service facilities capable of major repairs for all makes of semi-trailers, Crossroads will be able to facilitate your needs. In addition to our equipment sales, parts and service repairs, we offer an extensive trailer leasing and rental division able to facilitate any transportation related need.
About TRANSTEX
TRANSTEX develops and manufactures leading-edge trailer aerodynamic solutions that offer fleets the ability to significantly reduce fuel consumption. A pioneer manufacturer of aerodynamic products that lead the industry in performance, reliability, and value, TRANSTEX delivers innovative offerings that improve customers’ bottom line. Located in Indiana and operating in the USA, Canada, and Mexico, TRANSTEX has been serving the transportation industry for over ten years.
For more information, please contact TRANSTEX’s Marketing team at 1-877-332-3519.
TRANSTEX would like to proudly spotlight its long-time partnership with Charger Logistics, a Tier 1 Canadian carrier that services customers across North America. Headquartered in Brampton, ON, Charger Logistics offers various freight services including expedited, dedicated, and drayage.
Charger Logistics has been reaping significant fuel savings with TRANSTEX’s EDGETM 2330T Skirt since 2015. They highly value the fuel economy, the proven durability of the EDGETM skirt panel and T-FLEX Blue Bracket, a patented bracket system for all EDGETM Skirts, and the quality of TRANSTEX’s customer care.
To enhance Charger Logistics’ branding across their fleet, the TRANSTEX team developed a custom colour for their aerodynamic skirts. Happy with its uniqueness and contrast, Charger Logistics made the “Charger Blue” E-2330T skirt a standard for all new trailers going forward. TRANSTEX’s EDGETM Skirts are lightweight aerodynamic solutions that are EPA SmartWay Verified, CARB Compliant, and CARB GHG Phase 2 Bin III Pre-Approved.
TRANSTEX is excited to announce a new strategic partnership with McLane Company, Inc., one of the largest distributors of grocery and foodservice solutions in North America. Headquartered in the heart of Texas, McLane’s fleet travels across the continental United States. With TRANSTEX’s EDGETM Skirts, they will be increasing their fuel savings and decreasing their carbon footprint. As their exclusive supplier of trailer aerodynamic skirts, McLane Company, Inc.’s new trailers will be equipped with the EDGETM 1930T; a lightweight aerodynamic solution that is EPA SmartWay Verified, CARB Compliant, and CARB GHG Phase 2 Bin III Pre-Approved.
About McLane Company, Inc.
McLane Company, Inc. is one of the largest supply chain services leaders in the United States, providing grocery and foodservice solutions for convenience stores, mass merchants, drug stores, and chain restaurants. Through McLane Grocery and McLane Foodservice, McLane operates over 80 distribution centers and one of the nation’s largest private fleets.
About TRANSTEX
TRANSTEX develops and manufactures leading-edge aerodynamic solutions that offer fleets the ability to significantly reduce fuel consumption. A pioneer manufacturer of aerodynamic solutions that lead the industry in performance, reliability, and value, TRANSTEX delivers innovative solutions that improve customers’ bottom line. Located in Indiana and operating in the USA, Canada, and Mexico, TRANSTEX has been serving the transportation industry for over ten years.
For more information, please contact TRANSTEX’s Marketing team at 1-877-332-3519.
Transport Topics interviewed TRANSTEX and our customers for their article “Options Expand for Trailer Aerodynamics!”
Here’s what Ron Hall, C.R. England’s Vice President of Equipment, had to say:
“C.R. England began installing the skirts, manufactured by TRANSTEX, four or five years ago after being dissatisfied with warranty support for skirts supplied by a different manufacturer.
Solid durability and flexibility are essential in trailer skirts because they tend to take a lot of impact.
Bracket design that enables the skirt to flex on impact and return to form while maintaining needed rigidity is crucial.”
“What’s the enemy of a trailer? It’s vibration,” said Mathieu Boivin, TRANSTEX’s President & CEO as he introduced a new and highly engineered aerodynamic skirt.
Read the full article here.
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