Montgomery also announced that Stemco has introduced a more durable hose for its tire inflation systems. The new replacement hoses are more rugged and performs better in high temperatures.
Testing has repeatedly shown that a TrailerTail and trailer skirts together can increase fuel efficiency by 9 percent to 11 percent, said Andrew Smith, who sold ATDynamics and is continuing to work with Stemco. “It is absolutely crazy to purchase or operate a long-haul trailer without skirts and tails on it,” he said.
Montgomery said Stemco has increased its sales force focused on the product from 12 to 84 because of its confidence that the product will continue to spread throughout the market.
Smith noted three other benefits of using a tail:
Smith said the range of TrailerTail models peaks at slightly below $2,000 for one tail, and return on investment is typically six to 18 months.
Smith and Montgomery said there are almost 40,000 TrailerTails in use with 500 customers. Many newer customers are opting for the second generation of AutoDeploy, which opens a closed tail when the truck reaches 35 mph, so that drivers do not thwart the system’s potential savings by leaving the tail shut.
