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TrailerBlade Flap: Highway to Savings and Sustainability A couple of weeks ago, we wrote about how TrailerBlade side skirts reduce fuel consumption, and about some of the science behind it. But, even with the 7.15% improvement in fuel economy afforded by the TrailerBlade family of side skirts, that isn’t the end of the road for reductions in fuel consumption — or for greater savings. That’s because, accompanying available side skirt options, TrailerBlade is also proud to offer the TrailerBlade Flap. Here’s how this unique product contributes to fuel savings and sustainability: A New Kind of Mudflap As you are likely aware, many states in the United States have laws mandating the use of mudflaps to protect vehicles, passengers and pedestrians from mud and other flying debris. While many will agree that these are sensible protections, for fleet managers, mudflap requirements have an undesirable side-effect. Because mudflaps block wind and thereby create aerodynamic dr...

Enjoy Unparalleled Fuel Economy with TrailerBlade As a fleet operator, you know too well that one of the most significant factors affecting your bottom line is fuel usage. With many trailers hauling heavy loads throughout the year, fuel costs can add up quite quickly. That’s why equipping your fleet with the best side skirts on the market is critical if you want to keep your expenditures as low as possible. Here’s how TrailerBlade side skirts facilitate the optimum fuel efficiency for keeping your costs down: Aerodynamic Drag Reduction As you are likely aware, driving any vehicle creates drag — resistance created by air and wind the vehicle passes through — which acts as a force against the vehicle. With modern engines, this often doesn’t slow the vehicle down, but more fuel must be consumed to achieve the same speeds. When this takes place over the course of tens of thousands of miles, particularly with a large and heavy vehicle like a tractor-trailer, this added fuel cons...