Patent ID: 8801077

Claim:
A gap fairing for reducing aerodynamic drag of a tractor-trailer having a tractor and a trailor pivotably connected to the tractor, said gap fairing comprising: a fairing body attached to said tractor within a gap between a cab to the tractor and the trailor and such that a spacing exists between the fairing body and the trailor to enable the trailor to pivot during maneuvering of the tractor-trailer; the fairing body having side-portions inhibiting cross-winds from entering the gap and assisting in streamlining air flow from sides of the cab to the trailer and a top portion extending to the side portions; and at least one clear section of one of the side portions located on a passage side of the tractor and positioned to enable a driver of the tractor to view the trailer from a rear window of the cab when the trailer is angled toward the passenger side of the tractor.