Companies that allow idling or pay for idle air?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by possessed, Mar 18, 2008.

  1. Brickman

    Brickman Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

    12,908
    12,210
    Sep 17, 2006
    WY
    0




    I can smell smoke smell. But was only stating that I didn't have a big problem with it, after I used Frebreeze. Just stating my experiences, nothing more.
     
  2. Truckers Report Jobs

    Trucking Jobs in 30 seconds

    Every month 400 people find a job with the help of TruckersReport.

  3. helmutRoole

    helmutRoole Bobtail Member

    15
    0
    Mar 10, 2008
    Portland, Oregon
    0
    I agree. If the device filters cigarette smoke from one truck, if/when a smokeless driver uses the same device (and it's likely only a matter of time), then the smokeless driver is likely going to have a cab smelling of cigarette smoke.

    Yeah, that would deter me from using them. From a cost standpoint, I'll pay the extra $2/hours (if even that) to have my cab not smell of cigarettes.

    Although, I'd still look into it, talk to the Idle Aire person in charge. They should, but probably don't, have non-smoking units.
     
  4. helmutRoole

    helmutRoole Bobtail Member

    15
    0
    Mar 10, 2008
    Portland, Oregon
    0
    I'm hearing you on Frebreeze. That's some pretty good stuff, but cigarette smoke has a way of getting into upholstery, the dash, the air vents (although not applicable in this case) and not coming out.

    But, yeah. That Frebreeze, most of the time, does the trick.
     
  5. Brickman

    Brickman Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

    12,908
    12,210
    Sep 17, 2006
    WY
    0




    The immediate savings is about $2. When you figure in the extra wear and tear on the engine, AC compressor, alternator, idler pulley bearings, etc etc the cost climbs a lot of more.
     
  6. MorrisGray

    MorrisGray Light Load Member

    183
    10
    Jan 14, 2008
    Rock Spring, GA
    0
    It would be a matter of the company, USF GM paying for it. I don't know if they will have the option of paying for IdleAire or allowing me to run the truck. If I was given the option I would rather run the truck cause I like the noise to help me sleep. But at the same time, I do hate wasting fuel or not trying to do what I can to help save fuel. I start with them tomorrow, so I will know more about it then.
     
  • Truckers Report Jobs

    Trucking Jobs in 30 seconds

    Every month 400 people find a job with the help of TruckersReport.