#Fuel Economy

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Knight-Swift Targets 10%+ Rate Hikes as Capacity Exits Accelerate

General Apr 27, 2026

Wheel-End Bearing Adjustment Cuts Fuel Waste — Or Adds It

Loose or overtightened bearings create friction and heat that cost MPG. Technicians can spot the problem early through hub temperature, noise, and seal leakage.

By Hank Rivers

Equipment & OEM Apr 27, 2026

Freightliner Cascadia Fuel Economy Up 35% Since 2007 on Aero, Powertrain Tweaks

DTNA engineers detail the incremental changes — bumper air ducts, combustion timing, and aerodynamic refinements — that delivered the efficiency gains in…

By Hank Rivers