Title

An Assessment of Factors Affecting Fleet Fuel Performance

Authors

Carlo D. Smith, Central Washington UniversityFollow
John L. Kent, Missouri State University
Cory J. Roberts, Boeing

Document Type

Article

Department or Administrative Unit

Economics

Publication Date

Fall 2007

Abstract

Improving fuel performance in all modes of transportation is becoming more important as fuel prices increase and concerns over environmental issues rise. This is particularly relevant in the class 8 motor carrier sector which accounts for the majority of fuel consumption among all classes of motor freight movement. The present study evaluated the extent that existing technologies, systems and policies designed to improve fuel efficiency have been and are expected to be adopted by current class 8 fleets. Results suggest that while many of the efforts of suppliers to the industry are focused on new technologies, there remains an opportunity to improve performance from proven existing technologies and policies.

Comments

This article was originally published in Journal of Transportation Management.

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Recommended Citation

Smith, C., Kent, J., & Roberts, C. (2007). An assessment of factors affecting fleet fuel performance. Journal of Transportation Management, 18(1), 65-88.

Journal

Journal of Transportation Management