The aerodynamics of tankers affect fuel economy. In the UK, Milk Link took part in trials of air management kits through tanker logistic and warehouse company Interoute Transport Services. The system, sold and marketed by energy Associates and manufactured by AB Airflow, consists of elongated side panels behind the cab to push air down the side of the trailer and a curved air management kit on the cab roof. The kit is made of fibreglass and weighs 35 kg. Tests were conducted on Interoute's Daf CF85.430 6x2 twin-steer tractor coupled to a Milk Link Fruehauf tri-axle semi-trailer loaded with water. Use of the air management system improved fuel consumption by 2.7% at 40 mph.

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