FlowBelow Launches Redesigned Trailer AeroSlider
The new aerodynamic system aims to help trucking fleets cut fuel use by 3 gallons for every 1,000 miles traveled.
Updated on Oct. 26, 2026 in Trucks
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FlowBelow has launched a redesigned version of its Trailer AeroSlider system, a device designed to improve fuel efficiency for trucking fleets. The system is engineered to reduce drag and save fleets approximately 3 gallons of fuel per 1,000 miles traveled.
Why it matters
With diesel prices remaining near historic highs, the system aims to offset operating costs for trucking companies by lowering fuel consumption. For households, this technology helps stabilize logistics costs associated with the long-haul transport of consumer goods.
The AeroSlider system, which weighs less than 30 pounds and installs in under 45 minutes, is expected to pay for itself in less than 12 months. This comes as diesel costs reached a record $6.529 per gallon on September 21, 2026, compared to $6.179 on October 12, 2026.
The players
FlowBelow Aero Inc.
A developer of aerodynamic technology for the trucking industry focused on fuel efficiency and reducing operational costs.
MVT Solutions
An independent organization that performs testing on trucking technology and fuel economy standards.
The details
The AeroSlider system reduces aerodynamic drag by utilizing trailer wheel covers, flow-through mud flaps, and rear fairings. These components direct air leaving the trailer tandem outward and rearward to minimize turbulence. The manufacturer utilized computational fluid dynamics modeling along with wind-tunnel and track testing to optimize the design.
Timeline
2017: FlowBelow first introduced the original AeroSlider system.
June 2026: MVT Solutions conducted independent fuel economy testing on the system.
September 21, 2026: National diesel prices hit a record $6.529 per gallon.
October 12, 2026: National average diesel price was $6.179 per gallon.
October 17-20, 2026: FlowBelow debuted the redesigned system at the MCE conference.
The Home Front
This development follows an industry-wide trend toward adopting aerodynamic technologies to combat rising fuel expenses in heavy-duty logistics. These advancements are essential as trucking companies attempt to manage costs amid fluctuating fuel prices.
While these systems are for commercial use, look for retailers and brands to increasingly highlight efficient supply chain practices as a way to control rising shipping costs. If you are ordering large items, checking the shipping carrier's fuel efficiency policies can offer insight into their long-term cost stability.
The takeaway
The system represents a significant attempt to mitigate the impact of high diesel prices on the supply chain. Fleet operators should consider the projected 12-month return on investment when weighing the installation costs against annual mileage.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by TheTrucker.
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