Reefer doesn't work?

To slide tandem with an air system...

Hook trailer, set tractor brakes (pull yellow button out), air up trailer (push red button in wait a few mins), set trailer brakes (pull red button out), get out and pull (sometimes its a push button) little button on slider, get in truck release tractor brakes (push yellow button in), pull forward or back up to slide tandems, set tractor brakes ( pull yellow button out), get out check tandem position, if position is correct push little button on slider (sometimes pull), get in release tractor brakes (yellow button in) rock forward and back to ensure slider pins are fully engaged, release trailer brakes (red button in), drive away.

No need to get out with brakes released to do this process. Although id love to watch your truck thow a tantrum because you're opening door with brakes released... Sound pretty entertaining. Lol

 

Yeah i would leave it on continuous run as well, those motors don't really use that much diesel so a 1/4 tank will go along way.

 

If we’re talking about a frozen load, most reefers are programmed to force cycle mode (start/stop) for temps below +15

It’s not only the fuel consumption cost that concerns fleet owners. It’s the engine hours. They have a finite life expectancy before very expensive rebuild is required. Unnecessary hours is well, unnecessary hours.

But beyond that, typically, a carrier unit will burn a half gallon per hour. You can do the math.