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» Aerodynamic devices can help improve fuel
economy and overall vehicle efficiency.
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the commercial vehicle industry. Th e Innovative
Tire and Mileage Solutions (ITMS) division of
STEMCO provides solutions to increase fuel effi -
ciency, reduce maintenance costs and increase
roadway safety.
Trailer aerodynamic solutions work by decreasing
aerodynamic drag on the trailer, which in turn
reduces strain on the engine, helping to improve
fuel economy and operational effi ciency.
Types of aerodynamic solutions
Trailer aerodynamic solutions are not a one-sizefi
ts-all purchase. Th e types of devices that
make sense for a fl eet will depend largely on
» Wheel covers and mudflaps help reduce turbulance and drag around the wheels.
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