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Henry Albert

Henry Albert is the owner of Albert Transport, Inc., based in Statesville, NC. Before participating in the "Slice of Life" program, Albert drove a 2001 Freightliner Century Class S/T™, and will use his Cascadia for general freight and a dry van trailer. Albert, who has been a trucker for 26 years, was recognized by Overdrive as its 2007 Trucker of the Year.


Truck Specs

Model: Cascadia 72" RR SleeperCab

Cab: 125" BBC Aluminum

Engine: DD15 455HP, 1550/1750 lb/ft

Transmission: Eaton Fuller RTLOM-16913L-DM Ultrashift

Front Axle/Suspension: 13,000 lb.

Rear Axle/Suspension: 40,000 lb. Airliner

Fuel Tanks: Dual 140 gallon

Wheel Base: 234"

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Air Slipper

Hello everyone, I just spent the day in Muskegon MI. at a company called Fleet Engineers Incorporated. Today, we installed an aerodynamic device on my 2009 Utility 53 foot dry van.  I was very impressed with the craftsmanship of their product. The Air Slipper was able to be installed in a little over three hours.  If a person wanted to install the Air Slipper themselves, they would need a helper in the beginning to clamp the panels in place, after that the rest of the installation is a breeze.

Fleet Engineers claims that the Air Slipper Increases fuel mileage by up to 6 %.  An aerodynamic tractor keeps the air smooth and closer to the side of the trailer. Therefore, the Air Slipper will be the perfect compliment to the Cascadia with its class leading aerodynamics. I’ll keep you posted regarding my results on fuel mileage.

Henry

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6 Responses to “Air Slipper”

  1. Dick McCorkle Says:
    August 12, 2009 at 10:59 am

    Look great Henry good luck with the M.P.G.
    Dick

  2. Barry G. Says:
    August 13, 2009 at 10:37 am

    Those skirts will be required on any new trailer manufactured after Jan, 2010 in Ca. So, expect all the other states to follow suit. BTW, Henry, is your year up with the Cascadia? Are you going to buy it? Also, curious, do you finance new eqiupment or save up and pay cash?

  3. James Says:
    August 13, 2009 at 10:50 am

    Welcome to Michigan. I work for USF Holland (a trucking company) in Holland, MI which is about 40 mins south of where you were. I have noticed more and more fleets installing Air Slippers on their trailers. It will be interesting to see what improvement they bring to your MPG. I enjoy your blog and appreciate the professionalism you bring to our industry.

  4. Henry Albert Says:
    August 14, 2009 at 1:48 am

    Barry,

    Freightliner has extended the program until the Mid America truck show in March . I still have to finance major purchases at this point. As it stands now I plan to purchase the Cascadia.

    James,

    Good to hear from you. I also think that it will be interesting to see how much the Air Slippers help my fuel mileage. I have some other projects planned to help my fuel mileage, so stay tuned.

    Henry

  5. Stan Says:
    August 15, 2009 at 6:07 pm

    Wow Muskegon, Grand Haven is Home for me. Wish I were there. I drive an 08′ Cascadia. I have the 60 Ser. Good Luck with the Slipper

  6. Henry Albert Says:
    August 16, 2009 at 3:38 am

    Stan,

    I hope that you are enjoying the Cascadia as much as I am. I thought that Muskegon was a beautiful area. Thanks for checking in

    Henry

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