C.R. England Global Transportation Orders Thousands Of Deflecktor Aerodynamic Wheel Covers - Action News 5 - Memphis, Tennessee

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SOURCE A de F, Ltd.

SALT LAKE CITY, March 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- A de F, Ltd., a privately held, entrepreneurial company located in St. Paul, Minn. has announced a partnership with C.R. England, one of North America's largest transportation companies and the world's largest temperature-controlled carrier that will result in an annual fuel savings of over 100,000 gallons of diesel fuel.

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C.R. England has purchased enough Deflecktor Aero Wheel Covers to outfit one thousand of their company-owned trucks. The innovative, aerodynamic wheel covers improve the fuel efficiency of tractors and trailers. "We have tested the fuel efficiency benefits of Deflecktor Wheel Covers. Based on the results, we expect a quick payback with minimal capital outlay," said Corey England, Executive Vice President of Operations Support for C.R. England.

"I knew that smoothing wheel contours with a simple lightweight device would reduce the overall coefficient of drag of a tractor in motion and thereby increase energy efficiency." said Jon Fleck, inventor and owner of A de F, Ltd., a Minnesota-based entrepreneurial company. "The Deflecktor helps environmentally conscious truckload carriers like C.R. England reduce fuel consumption and operate more efficiently." The Deflecktor's unique design utilizes fabric and results in complete installation in seconds and instantaneous access for inspection. The Deflecktor Aero Wheel Cover is covered by multiple patents that are issued and pending worldwide

About A de F, Ltd.
A de F, Ltd. is a privately held, entrepreneurial company located in St. Paul, Minn. owned by Jon Fleck, an independent inventor/entrepreneur. From a healthier and more convenient way to cook bacon in the kitchen to a fuel-saving device on the road, Jon Fleck's inventions focus on simple solutions to real opportunities that add measurable value to everyday life. From the world's largest businesses, to millions of kitchens in households throughout North America, his company delivers real product every day to those who appreciate value through innovative design.

About C.R. England
Founded in 1920, C.R. England, Inc. corporate headquarters are located in Salt Lake City, Utah and is one of North America's largest transportation companies and the world's largest temperature-controlled carrier. C.R. England services include National, Mexico and Regional Truckload service in addition to Dedicated and Intermodal services. For more information, visit http://www.crengland.com.

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