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Anti-idling rules, companies that use APU's on their tractors?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Bald Eagle, Jun 11, 2009.

  1. Jun 11, 2009 #1
    Bald Eagle

    Bald Eagle Bobtail Member

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    I'm a wannabe trucker. With all the new anti-idling laws and rules. Are there any trucking companies that have their tractors equipped with APU's? If so. Do they assign newbie drivers to those tractors?
     
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  3. Jun 11, 2009 #2
    7mouths2feed

    7mouths2feed "Family Man"

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    Most APU's still do not qualify for Communist Cali's anti-idle laws. If a company has gone the route of installing apu's then I would imagine they would want all of thier drivers using it. most just offer bonuses for a certain milage average or minimum idle time.
     
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  4. Jun 11, 2009 #3
    RonJL

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    Most companys ive talked to say the senior drivers get them first.
     
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  5. Jun 12, 2009 #4
    longbedGTs

    longbedGTs Heavy Load Member

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    Marten out of Mondovi, WI has installed APUs on all their trucks except day cabs, I understand. IMO, the APU companies will come out on top once drivers stop sacrificing their comfort for their company.
     
    longbedGTs, Jun 12, 2009
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  7. Jun 12, 2009 #5
    brinkj23

    brinkj23 "Asphalt Cowboy"

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    JR Schugel outta New Ulm MN has apu's on all there company trucks, lease doesnt have them though. I ran the heck outta that apu in cali every time I was out there and never had any problems.
     
    brinkj23, Jun 12, 2009
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  8. Jun 27, 2009 #6
    Bald Eagle

    Bald Eagle Bobtail Member

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    Thanks for the info.
     
    Bald Eagle, Jun 27, 2009
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