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Custom Rigs
The quest for no-idle, mostly maintenance-free power
Owner-operator Chad Fowlerâs âSolar Peterbiltâ eliminates any need to idle the semi-truck since it provides all electrical needs during downtime.
March 10, 2020
Voices
Custom alternative in-cab climate control system has heat, too
Latest in the âhighway hacksâ series: Owner-operator Mike Greenbergâs answer to auxiliary in-cab climate control â employment of a wall-mount split HVAC unit most often used in buildings.
January 14, 2020
Channel 19
Another lower-cost alt-HVAC option: Owner-operator Mike Greenbergâs custom set-up
UPS-contracted owner-operator Mike Greenberg shared details of his own eliminator for the need to idle the truck, which involves a gasoline-powered Champion generator and a Pioneer split mobile HVAC unit (yes, it heats, too), which came with an investment well below the cost of many APUs.
November 11, 2019
Business
A cost-effective APU alternative for A/C
New York-based owner-operator Doug Hasner's alternative method for an APU is using a 400lb generator that saves thousands of dollars. Details here on Overdrive.
October 15, 2019
Business
Latest idle-reduction analysis from NACFE
NACFEâs latest Confidence Report on idle-reduction technologies extends the goals of its first one from 2014 â helping buyers decide on what to implement. Though fuelâs 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
Channel 19
Round-up: Jerry Wardâs final ride, trooper-to-trucker credit where itâs due, donât be âthat guyââŚ
Jerry Ward (1936-2019, rest in peace) is laid to rest in Colorado after a funeral procession fronted by a Nestor Trucking Pete, one âMama Bearâ from the Illinois State Police salutes a grain hauler, and advocacy on the other side of the parking issue activates in great Des Moines, IowaâŚ.
April 30, 2019
Business
ATRI updates list of idling regulations
The list comes in two forms â an online compendium with detailed information and links to each of the 65 state and local regulations the group identified and a cab card with a consolidated listing of the regulations.
January 10, 2019
Business
Hotels4Truckers integrates with DAT app, inks more chain partnerships
The online directory of truck-parking-friendly hotels, featuring discounts on many, is offering free memberships (normally $9.95/year) at its MATS booth #67140.
March 23, 2013
Channel 19
âVeritable Vegetableâ puts $$ behind green trucking
Boosting fuel efficiency and reducing diesel engine emissions is a share goal of the Cascade Sierra Solutions nonprofit and Veritable Vegetableâs fleet.
August 14, 2012
Overdrive Extra
Xantrex: 3 inverter installation tips
1. Installation best at the factory or authorized dealer aftermarket: If youâre considering an aftermarket inverter installation to an older truck or mulling options on a new vehicle, take it under advisement that leading inverter manufacturer Xantrex Technology reps have formally recommended inverter installation by a truck OEM or an authorized dealer. According to Xantrex, [âŚ]
May 25, 2012
Business
DPF Cleaning
Careful DPF maintenance will boost both your uptime and bottom line.
October 1, 2011
Business
Baker Truck Corral opens shore power location in Oregon
Baker Truck Corral, off Interstate 84 near Baker City, Ore, has equipped 24 truck parking spaces with electrical service. The stop is the first of 50 that will be outfitted with plug-in and recharging stations provided by Shorepower Technologies in a U.S. Department of Energy grant program. The stations provide 120 VAC, 208 VAC or [âŚ]
August 16, 2011
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