Straight Trucks Save Around the Town— and Even More on the Highway

An 18,000 GVW vehicle will overcome rolling resistance at 30 MPH compared to 55 MPH for an 80,000 GVW tractor-trailer.

Whereas tractor-trailer combinations loaded to full capacity will show almost no change in fuel economy from aerodynamic improvements until reaching speeds beyond 55 MPH, vehicle weights below 18,000 GVW show improvements at much slower speeds. At highway speeds, the Nose Cone saves 10% to 15% on average (depending on the wind direction), but even at inner city delivery speeds mileage is increased by as much as 5%.

Nose Cone equipped trucks are also noticeably better road performers, especially in crosswinds. The unsafe effects of vehicle instability felt under windy conditions are greatly reduced with Nose Cone aerodynamic shaping. Although windy conditions cost a little more in power expenditure, perhaps even more costly is the potential for driver anxiety and fatigue. Smoother airflow helps drivers stay on track.

Use the ROI Calculator to determine the net value of adding the Nose Cone to your straight truck configuration.