Knight Idle Cutoff

Set the trailer brakes and leave the tractor brakes off. Works on my Volvo.

 

all i have to do is hit the gas one time as its about the cut itself off and it idles for as long as i want. then again i dont have to login the roadsmart thing either......no theft protection on this truck

 

there is a thread in here that deals with this some where. but, alot of companies think more of the fuel cost than the driver. I will not work for one, I ask when interviewing. I will need heat and a/c in the bunk for PROPER sleeping !!!!
yes, it should be an OSHA concern ,but apparently not.
many drivers deal with it somehow,(fans,ect), I for one will not.

Have you asked the shop ??

 

Try just setting the trailer brakes. Do not set the tractor brakes (only when hooked to a trailer).

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No OSHA A/C rule for humans. (Heat in winter IS covered)

Nothing you try will work,

it's programmed that way by the company.

 

These trucks are supposed to idle without messing with them below 32 and above 70. What kind of truck are you in?

 

I was told the same but I think mine is obeying at about 75*.

 

Usually no idle between 34 and 70, although the ones I have had (Volvos, one Pete, and now a Prostar) have varied by a couple of degrees either way.

Usually, if it is cold (at, or below, 34), they will automatically keep running by themselves. On the upper range, you have to sit and watch the panel, and when the "idle shutdown" message comes up, either tap the brake and/or the clutch pedal, and the shutdown will be canceled. Call the shop and see what applies for your particular truck.

I AM NOT one who would be cold or hot just to save some company a little fuel, and I have never had a problem with Knight's trucks. Been here a little over 4 years.

Like I said, for high temps, hit the clutch or brake, and for low temps, the bunk heaters (especially on the new trucks) will keep you nice and toasty, not just "bearable", down to 25 degrees, or so. They will idle long before you ever get chilly.

 

The problem is fleet drivers have caused this themselves....
How many times is it in the 60s..perfectly comfortable and there they sit...idling all night long.

I will idle if its too hot or too cold but only if it makes sense to burn 1gal/hr sitting..