The adoption of technologies, policies and systems for improving fleet fuel performance
By: by Carlo D. Smith and Cory Roberts.
Contributors: Roberts, Cory.; University Transportation Centers Program (U.S.)
Publisher: Midwest Transportation Consortium, c/o Iowa State University
Published: 2007
Place of publication: Ames, Iowa
Language: eng
Number of pages: 36
Subjects: Motor vehicle fleets -- Energy consumption.; Fuel consumption.; Fleet management.
Description: The dramatic rise in fuel prices and growing environmental concerns are pressing freight transportation companies to pursue new systems and methods to improve fuel efficiency and reduce their environmental impact.  While select major carriers appear to be leading efforts to adopt technologies that support a dramatic improvement in fuel performance, there appears to be little understanding as to the breadth and depth of efforts being taken by the broader motor carrier community, consisting of over 20,000 companies of all sizes.  The purpose of this study was to investigate the level of adoption of technologies and policies to support improved fuel efficiency among motor carrier fleets.
Notes: "November 2007."

Includes bibliographical references:  (p. 21).

Final report.

Sponsored by the University Transportation Centers Program of the U.S. Dept. of Transportation MTC project 2006-04.