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North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE)

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The company will be demonstrating a Lightning eMotors van in New York City during the Run.
April 28, 2021
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The North American Council for Freight Efficiency announced that six vehicles will operate in California, two in Canada, and five throughout the rest of the United States.
April 1, 2021
Nacfe Lightweight Report
The study team interviewed more than 50 companies to learn about changes in lightweighting technologies, and to investigate the implications of lightweighting for commercial battery...
Feb. 17, 2021
Nacfe Guidance Report Landscape
The report offers fleets recommendations on how to proceed with hydrogen fuel cell electric truck exploration.
Dec. 17, 2020
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NACFE is presenting thought leadership pieces to open a dialogue with the industry on autonomous trucking.
Nov. 30, 2020
The trucks and drivers in NACFE's Run on Less Regional, a freight efficiency demonstration, hit an average 8.3 miles per gallon for the three-week event, a significant improvement over the national average of 6.0 miles per gallon.
Participants in the North American Council for Freight Efficiency program hit an average 8.3 mpg during the three-week event, a significant improvement over the 6.0 mpg national...
Nov. 5, 2019
Idle Reduction
The report found that the most efficient and effective idle-reduction solution for a fleet entails a combination of complementary technologies used together.
July 30, 2019
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Run on Less Regional is a freight efficiency roadshow showcasing trucks operating in a variety of regional haul applications.
June 14, 2019
The council believes that a number of forces have come together that have the potential to lead to a more regional movement of goods.
April 25, 2019
“We are looking for fleets operating a wide variety of regional haul applications and duty cycles but we are also committed to high MPG,” said Dave Schaller, NACFE’s Industry ...
March 19, 2019

Videos

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Mike Roeth, executive director of the North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE), and trucking lead for the Carbon War Room, discusses the purpose of NACFE.
June 4, 2015

Resources

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The tractor-trailer industry’s fuel costs have been swiftly and steadily rising over the past decade. In 2013 diesel fuel costs reached $0.65 per mile, costing the industry more...
Feb. 17, 2015
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This report compares the results of a deep-dive investigation with 10 major North American fleets concerning their adoption of various products and practices for improving fuel...
Dec. 10, 2014

Blogs

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How the Messy Middle is changing truck maintenance and fleet uptime strategies
Maintenance costs, workforce development, and infrastructure readiness are influencing fleet decisions on new truck technologies in the Messy Middle.
July 17, 2026
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Even with fuel costs coming down, there's no time like the present to re-evaluate how a focus on maintenance can improve MPG.
June 26, 2026
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Although it's more often technicians doing the tune-ups, they need as much attention as the vehicle assets themselves. To avoid tech burnout and increased downtime in your shop...
Aug. 10, 2022
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If electric truck manufacturers want to be successful, they need to listen to what fleets want in terms of operational performance of EVs.
April 15, 2022
Currently, one of the largest barriers to widespread electric vehicle adoption is the limited charging infrastructure.
March 6, 2019

News

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Left to right: Incoming Board Chairman Steve Mignardi; Paul Rosa; newly-elected Board Treasurer Charlotte Argue; Steve Hanson; Leia Guccione; Matt McLelland; Mike Roeth; Greg Treinen; Amanda Phillips; Chris Hammond; Dean Bushey; Outgoing Chairman Rob Reich; Dan Symonds; Bill Walmsley. Not pictured: Chris Avery; Ryan Bankerd; Steve Hussain; Board Secretary Madhu Madheswaran.
The organization added members from across the industry as it continues expanding research on fleet efficiency and aerodynamics.
April 6, 2026
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The goal of this Run on Less will be to map technologies, determine optimal vehicle specs and to detail specific attributes of regional operations.
Dec. 26, 2018
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North American Council for Freight Efficiency released the 2018 Annual Fleet Fuel Study which investigates the fuel efficiency practices of 20 major fleets.
Aug. 29, 2018

Articles

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Fleet leaders from McAbee Trucking, Bimbo Bakeries USA, Office Depot, and PERC will discuss how propane-powered trucks are helping reduce emissions and operating costs during ...
July 16, 2026
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Albert Transport was one of four diesel fleets in NACFE's Run on Less—Messy Middle study, demonstrating that modern, optimized diesel operations can achieve upwards of 11.5 MPG.
NACFE's last Run on Less real-world study found diesel can reach 11.5 mpg, while a BEV sleeper from Windrose nearly hit 900 miles in one day. RNG and fuel cell trucks were also...
March 26, 2026
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NACFE 2025 Idle Confidence Report
The non-profit has targeted idle time as a prime area to cut fuel costs and emissions, and its latest confidence report highlights the most efficient and cost-effective ways for...
Dec. 29, 2025
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NACFE's fifth Run on Less program will collect data from tractors powered by diesel, natural gas, batteries, and hydrogen fuel cells.
April 10, 2025
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The fifth Run on Less event from NACFE will be focusing on the 'messy middle' of long-haul heavy-duty truck powertrains.
Aug. 20, 2024
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Even though we cannot control the weather, there are a number of options you can choose from to keep your drivers comfortable and cool during the heat of the summer.
July 2, 2024
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Fleets can improve their fuel efficiency with driver training, establishing preventative maintenance schedules, and by reducing engine idling and drag.
May 3, 2024
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While they may be often overlooked trailers need as much care and maintenance as tractors.
March 12, 2024
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While NACFE has so far found that advancements in EVs has made smaller depots more ready for electrification, they're still collecting data on how larger companies are struggling...
Sept. 19, 2023
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Many questions will be answered in the next 19 days as 10 electric truck early adopters open their terminal doors—and metrics—to NACFE and the world.
Sept. 11, 2023

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Why aren't more fleets using trailer skirts? The aerodynamic devices can reduce a tractor-trailer's fuel costs by up to 5%, according to NACFE.
Aug. 24, 2023
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Charging infrastructure is just one part of a system integrating your vehicle needs, electricity rate structure, and the timing and cost of bringing additional electricity to your site.
The Charging Forward with Electric Trucks report focuses on charging considerations for commercial EVs currently in production for freight delivery.
June 9, 2023
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Along with being used in fuel cells, hydrogen can also fuel internal combustion engines. And while not always being the most efficient, fleets may find they are the most proficient...
March 16, 2023
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NACFE Executive Director Michael Roeth speak at TMC Annual 2023
The North American Council for Freight Efficiency's latest report provides fleets with a data-based framework to help them navigate various powertrain options during trucking'...
Feb. 28, 2023
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Achieving a reduction in emissions and fossil fuel use in transportation may not be as simple as abandoning the diesel-powered ship as developments have proven significant improvements...
Feb. 1, 2023
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The evidence is piling up that a sustainable future relies upon many energy sources. No matter which path to decarbonization makes sense to your fleet, take it, because starting...
Jan. 30, 2023
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Advances in powertrain technologies along with federal and state mandates for lower emissions continues to drive the development of more than one fuel type for commercial vehicle...
Jan. 16, 2023
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The latest version of the NACFE Annual Fleet Fuel Study finds the technology adoption rate has grown to 41% and that average fuel economy among the 15 fleets the council is studying...
Dec. 15, 2022
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More and more safety technology has been added to commercial vehicles, and fleets must remember how to keep cameras and sensors working correctly before the first snow hits.
Nov. 10, 2022
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Preventive maintenance can have a very positive effect on vehicle uptime as well as fuel economy. Seasonal preventive maintenance may be another item to add to your maintenance...
Sept. 15, 2022
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Vehicle condition isn’t the only factor in asset performance, as driver habits play a major role in operational efficiencies. Here are some tips for keeping your driver pool in...
July 12, 2022
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Reaching better fuel efficiency starts with respecting that improved maintenance practices on even minor moving parts in the engine can positively impact the greater system as...
June 13, 2022