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2023: Run on Less — Electric DEPOT

2021: Run on Less — Electric

2019: Run on Less Regional

2017: Run on Less

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Participant Profile: Mesilla Valley Transportation

More than 40 years ago, Mesilla Valley Transportation started with two trucks. Today it operates in 48 states and Canada and is one of the leading privately owned truckload carriers. MTV was the first fleet to apply trailer skirts to 100% of its trailers. The average fleet-wide fuel economy is 8.65 MPG and there are 40% less carbon emissions on MVT miles relative to the industry average.

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Micah Calhoun
VP of Fleet Maintenance, MVT
“If you’re a fleet and you see Mesilla Valley Transportation, you ultimately think fuel economy. But we are trying to fine tune everything we do including safety, operations and maintenance.”
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Royal Jones
CEO, MVT
“I’m glad about our fuel economy. This morning we’re at 9.20 on the company fleet. But I’m most proud of our people.”
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RJ Levasseur
Manager Customer Technical Support, Cummins
“When an issue comes to light, facts are friendly and we are engineering based on facts. The more data the easier it is to sort out an issue.”
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Joe Molinar
Dealer Account Executive, Cummins
“I’ve noticed through the years that with fleets it has become more of a conversation of fleet owners trying to save fuel. And there is a way to gear our X-15 to get the best fuel economy.”
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Roberto Sandoval
Driver Mentor, MVT
“I get high MPG because of my patience, I have good equipment and I am always thinking. And I teach drivers to drive 55 MPH, don;t follow too close and be patient.”
Driver

Roberto Sandoval

“I wanted to be a driver trainer because I love to teach a lot of people. It’s in my blood. All my ancestors are mentors.”

  • Years Driving: 24
  • Miles Driven: 9 million
  • Homebase: El Paso, TX
Roberto Sandoval
  • Tractor Intenational
  • Cab Type 73” Sky-Rise Sleeper
  • Engine and fuel type Cummins X15, 400 HP @ 170 RPM, 1650 LB FT @ 900 RPM running on diesel
  • Advertised Range 8+ MPG
  • Transmission Eaton Endurant, 11-speed Automated Manual
  • Axle Ratio 2.17
  • Configuration 6×2
  • Aero Devices Aero hood, Aero bumper, Air dam, Chassis skirts, Cab closeouts, Aero mirrors, 25” Cab extenders, Flow Below wheel covers and aero skirts
  • Safety and Autonomous Systems Bendix Wingman Fusion (Collision mitigation, Lane departure warning and braking, adaptive cruise control)
  • Anti-idle Devices Battery Electric system
  • Fuel Tank Size Duel 140-Gal (280-Gal capacity) / (8) AGM 12 Volt Battery
  • Other Meritor Fuel Lite Plus 6×2 MS-20-17XHE drive axle
  • Route Type El Paso, TX – Nashville, TN – California loop
  • Elevation Change Unknown
  • Goods Hauled General freight
  • Hours of Operation Team driving 20+ hours per day
  • Trailers – Singles, Doubles, Triples Single 53 ft
  • Single Shift, Slip seating or Teams Teams
  • Public or Private Truckstop fueling

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