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How have anti-idling regulations affected your business?

Discussion in 'Truckers News' started by RachelMeyer, Aug 13, 2014.

  1. Aug 13, 2014 #1
    RachelMeyer

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    I saw this recent article on Overdrive which says that on average, idling can cost $3,500 or more in fuel per year. Apparently, many governments have imposed no-idling laws (with $25,000 fines!) which often cause drivers to forget to even cool their engine down.

    Are these estimates realistic? How have anti-idling regulations affected your business?
     
    RachelMeyer, Aug 13, 2014
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  3. Aug 13, 2014 #2
    Studebaker Hawk

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    Anti Idling laws are enforced sporatically at best. The real motivation is the cost of the practice. APU's are overall not a very cost effective alternative, the industry is still looking for a less maintenance intensive choice.
    I have a Webasto cab heater and a simple apu running ac in the summer. Added maybe $.02 per mile ($1600)to my overall costs. Not significant. Fuel savings by not idling are probably in the $4000 range. Net savings $2500.
     
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  4. Aug 15, 2014 #3
    Jabber1990

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    i'd assume that it would help your business, since you're not wasting $40 of fuel per night per truck
     
    Jabber1990, Aug 15, 2014
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