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  • Fleet Operators Strategize to Find Best Sustainability Solutions :

    April 20, 2022
    April 20, 2022 The trucking industry is evolving to embrace fleet sustainability in its many forms. Whether it’s utilizing clean alternative fuels to cut emissions, electrifying fleets, or strengthening the supply chain through strategies like smart vehicle maintenance and innovative technology, private and municipal fleets are increasingly deploying strategies that are both clean and cost-effective. Read More -->

  • How Ryder Validated TruckWings’ Fuel Savings :

    April 19, 2022
    April 19, 2022 Part of Ryder’s mission is to regularly explore and evaluate new vehicles, new technologies, and early-stage development products that could directly benefit customers by improving fuel economy, enhancing safety, and reducing environmental impacts and long-term operating costs. Fuel is one of the biggest and most volatile costs for Ryder’s customers (especially right Read More -->

  • TruckLabs CEO Daniel Burrows names as a 2022 Pro to Know :

    March 31, 2022
    Supply & Demand Chain Executive’s award recognizes outstanding executives whose accomplishments offer a roadmap for other leaders looking to leverage supply chain for competitive advantage Redwood City, CA—March 31, 2022 — TruckLabs, the trucking technology company transforming the industry through innovative software and hardware solutions, today announced its CEO and founder Daniel Burrows has been Read More -->

  • TruckLabs Launches the Third Generation of its Fuel-Saving Technology, TruckWings :

    March 8, 2022
    To meet the moment of rising fuel prices and increased focus on sustainability, TruckWings launches its Gen 3 TruckWings, including live Carbon Tracking benefiting from 500 million miles of experience and OEM engagement March 8, 2022 REDWOOD CITY, Calif.— TruckLabs today announced the launch of the third generation of its flagship product TruckWings— an active Read More -->

  • STEER Act Roundtable on Federal Incentives for Fuel-Saving Trucking Technologies to Be Held on October 19 :

    October 8, 2021
    WASHINGTON–On October 19 at 4 PM EDT Transportation Topics will host a virtual roundtable to discuss the economic benefits and environmental merits of the STEER Act, a bill that would create a federal program to incentivize the adoption of fuel-saving technologies in heavy-duty trucks. The distinguished panel, moderated by Addison Stark of Clark Street Associates, will Read More -->

  • New Gamification Software to Improve Driver Fuel Efficiency :

    July 21, 2021
    TruckLabs has launched a gamified software platform for driver engagement, real‐time feedback, and miles‐per‐gallon performance measurement. TripDynamics uses telematics, machine learning and cloud computing to create a competitive means of measuring fuel efficiency associated with driver behaviors, TruckLabs officials said in a press release. By categorizing driver performance by load type, equipment type, route‐segment and Read More -->

  • TruckLabs Expands Value Proposition with Launch of Truck Driver Engagement, Measurement & Retention Software TripDynamics :

    July 21, 2021
    TripDynamics has already shown strong driver engagement; improves driver performance and satisfaction July 21, 2021 REDWOOD CITY, Calif.— TruckLabs a technology company helping transform the trucking industry, today announced TripDynamics, an innovative, gamified software platform for driver engagement, real-time feedback, and miles-per-gallon performance measurement. For a fleet, benefits include fuel savings, profitability, and fleet sustainability Read More -->

  • TruckLabs Announces Maxway Trucking’s Purchase and Successful Pilot of TruckWings Fuel Saving Technology :

    March 17, 2021
    Successful test of TruckWings’ technology with diesel fleets further validates durability and fuel savings for Maxway Trucking. REDWOOD CITY, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–TruckLabs, a technology company helping transform the trucking industry, announced today that Maxway Trucking, a provider of specialized freight services in the western region of the United States, has adopted TruckLabs’ patented TruckWings technology to Read More -->

  • Fuel efficiency and a changing automotive supply chain :

    February 25, 2021
    This fireside chat recap is from Day 4 of FreightWaves’ Global Supply Chain Week. Day 4 focuses on the automotive supply chain. Watch the full Fireside Chat here FIRESIDE CHAT TOPIC: How fuel efficiency will change trucking and supply chains DETAILS: FreightWaves Executive Publisher Kevin Hill and Daniel Burrows look at fuel efficiency in trucking, Read More -->

  • Winging it can save money and emissions :

    February 10, 2021
    The magic is just starting when TruckWings deploys at 50 mph. At 49 mph or slower, TruckWings — a product from TruckLabs that reduces aerodynamic drag — remains safely nestled behind a cab, silently waiting to go into action. Then the speedometer reaches 50 mph. Time to come out of hiding. Thanks to the smart Read More -->

  • J&R Hall pilots trailer gap-closing TruckWings during Canadian winter :

    February 2, 2021
    “We liked the concept behind TruckWings in closing the gap between the truck and the trailer, but we wanted to validate the durability and fuel savings for ourselves. TruckWings really impressed us with how well they performed in the unforgiving conditions of a Canadian winter and we had no maintenance issues with the product at Read More -->

  • Introducing TruckLabs :

    November 19, 2020
    XStream Trucking has a new name that reflects its role in bringing engineering solutions, grounded in research and data, to the trucking industry. Redwood City, Calif. November 19, 2020 – When XStream Trucking was founded in 2014, the company’s identity was tightly connected to its patented technology to improve semi-tractor-trailer truck aerodynamics. Thanks to the Read More -->

  • Industry Week: Why We’re Reshoring Our Manufacturing :

    November 3, 2020
    Why We’re Reshoring Our Manufacturing: A CEO’s View In the space of five years, we’ve offshored and now are bringing that production back to the US. Daniel Burrows NOV 03, 2020 In 2015, I started my high-tech trucking panel company in a garage. I was still in graduate school, getting my MBA from Stanford University, Read More -->

  • Fleet Owner: ADAS and aerodynamics lead 2020 equipment trends :

    August 10, 2020
    A For Effort: ADAS and aerodynamics lead 2020 equipment trends External forces bludgeoned industry expectations for 2020, though spec’ing the latest in advanced driver-assistance systems and aero kits has blunted the impact on fleets. John Hitch AUG 10, 2020 … Aerodynamic kits The smoother profiles of newer trucks and spaceship-like contours on next-gen trucks such Read More -->

  • TruckLabs Names Bren Marshell as Vice President of Sales :

    February 25, 2020
    REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Feb. 25, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — XStream Trucking, a design and engineering company focused on connected hardware for the commercial vehicle industry, today announced the appointment of Bren Marshell as Vice President of Sales. His hire represents continued momentum for XStream Trucking, as Marshell brings more than three decades of transportation industry Read More -->

  • Transport Topics: Agility Fuel, XStream Trucking Agree on Exclusive Distribution of TruckWings :

    February 7, 2020
    Agility Fuel, XStream Trucking Agree on Exclusive Distribution of TruckWings February 7, 2020 2:45 PM, EST Agility Fuel Solutions and XStream Trucking Inc. announced Agility will be the exclusive distributor of XStream’s TruckWings aerodynamic systems on compressed natural gas trucks in North America. Agility will also distribute TruckWings on a nonexclusive basis to the diesel Read More -->

  • Agility Announces an Exclusive North American Distribution Agreement with TruckLabs :

    February 4, 2020
    Costa Mesa, CA, Feb. 04, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Agility Fuel Solutions, a business area of Hexagon Composites ASA (HEX.OL), and XStream Trucking announced today an agreement whereby Agility will be the exclusive distributor of Xstream’s TruckWingsTM aerodynamic systems for compressed natural gas (CNG) trucks in North America. Agility will also distribute TruckWings on a Read More -->

  • TruckLabs’s Fuel Saving TruckWings Gain Deployment Momentum, Reach Significant Milestones in Adoption and Fuel Savings :

    January 23, 2020
    TruckWings have been deployed on semi-trucks for over 45 million miles on the road– adding 1 million deployed miles per week. REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Jan. 23, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — XStream Trucking announced today that its gap closing product, TruckWings, has been deployed for 45 million miles of highway driving fuel savings of $1,040,000 and Read More -->

  • TruckLabs Names Former Hella CEO, SEMA Chairman as COO :

    June 26, 2019
    New Hires Bring Decades of Industry Experience to Help Seize $700B Market Opportunity. REDWOOD CITY, Calif., June 26, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — XStream Trucking, a design and engineering company focused on connected hardware for the commercial vehicle industry, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mitch Williams as Chief Operating Officer. His hire represents a Read More -->

  • TruckLabs Secures $10.5 Million Series A Funding :

    May 29, 2019
    REDWOOD CITY, Calif., May 29, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — XStream Trucking, a design and engineering company focused on connected hardware for the commercial vehicle industry, today announced that it has secured $10.5 million in Series A funding co-led by Autotech Ventures and Calibrate Ventures, along with participation from the existing shareholders of Uncork Capital, Root Read More -->

  • TOP 20 PRODUCTS FOR 2019 :

    February 14, 2019
    Heavy Duty Trucking magazine has announced its 2019 Top 20 Products, highlighting the most innovative, significant, and useful new product announcements from last year. TruckWings was selected as one of the top products. The winners are published in the February issue. Awards will be presented during individual ceremonies at the American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Read More -->

  • Ryder System – TruckWings Case Study :

    February 11, 2018
    How Ryder System, Inc. Validated TruckWings’ Fuel Savings Through a Rigorous On-Road Test Fuel is one of the biggest and most volatile costs for trucking companies. With a fleet of more than 235,000 vehicles, Ryder System, Inc. actively seeks out new technologies that have the potential to improve fuel economy in existing fleets, reduce operating Read More -->

  • ​INDUSTRY-FIRST​ ​ACTIVE-AERO​ ​DEVICE​ ​TO STREAMLINE​ ​TRUCKS​ ​AND​ ​BOOST​ ​FUEL​ ​EFFICIENCY :

    November 10, 2017
    TruckWings™​ ​Speed-Sensitive​ ​Panels​ ​Eliminate​ ​Tractor-Trailer​ ​Turning​ ​Gap, Delivering​ ​Fuel​ ​Savings​ ​And​ ​Reducing​ ​Emissions BURLINGAME,​ ​CA​ ​(NOVEMBER​ ​10,​ ​2017)​ – Delivering the trucking industry’s first solution for eliminating the fuel-sucking gap between a truck’s tractor and trailer,​ ​today XStream​ Trucking is publicly launching TruckWings​™​, an active-aero device that automatically deploys at highway speeds to deliver streamlined Read More -->

  • FEATURED IN NASA BLOG :

    June 16, 2016
    XStream’s FLoW win merited a mention in NASA’s climate blog due to its potential impact on reducing greenhouse gas emissions through improvements in truck aerodynamics. Read MoreRead More -->

  • 1ST PLACE, FLOW @ CALTECH :

    June 15, 2016
    XStream took first-place honors for the TruckWings™. First Look West (FLoW) is a multifaceted program that Caltech’s Resnick Sustainability Institute runs to help inventors of clean-energy technologies bridge the gap between laboratory and marketplace. XStream Trucking’s patented GapGorilla increases the efficiency of the $700 billion long-haul trucking industry by streamlining the gap between the cab and Read More -->
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