Tag: idle reduction

Business

Latest idle-reduction analysis from NACFE

NACFE’s latest Confidence Report on idle-reduction technologies extends the goals of its first one from 2014 — helping buyers decide on what to implement. Though fuel’s lower, interest in idle reduction continues for plenty reasons, from driver retention for fleets to reduction in engine wear and tear, fuel cost savings and off-duty comfort for owner-ops.

August 12, 2019

Business

Electrical connector kits available

Free kits to connect your truck to the electric grid are available through a federally funded program. Shorepower Technologies and Cascade Sierra Solutions are providing 1,300 connector kits through the U.S. Department of Energy Recovery Act program to increase use of idle reduction technologies. The kits allow drivers to plug in to electric power pedestals […]

March 2, 2012

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APU rebates, Leslie train horns for East Tennessee’s Sams Trucking

Check out my story in the September Overdrive magazine on various financial incentives — rebates, grants, various low-interest loan programs — state governments are making available to owner-operators and carriers to encourage the purchase of idle-reduction technologies like APUs, cab heaters and the like, and you’ll find in the lead this pic of the new […]

September 8, 2010

Business

West Virginia begins anti-idling rules

State’s anti-idling rule will require operators of diesel-powered vehicles to idle no more than 15 minutes an hour.

June 10, 2010

Business

IdleAire goes idle for good

The major provider of shore power to truckers closed Jan. 29 after its owners failed to find a buyer.

January 29, 2010