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Is there an alternative to idling for smaller trucks?

Discussion in 'Expediter and Hot Shot Trucking Forum' started by Lonesome7.3, May 7, 2009.

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  1. May 7, 2009 #11
    Lonesome7.3

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    I know I can get little heaters but what about for the sumer time?
     
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  3. May 7, 2009 #12
    Roadmedic

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    You better read the FMCSA guide. Little heaters?
     
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  4. May 7, 2009 #13
    Lonesome7.3

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    I have ran them when I was out in the woods during cold winters. They work well, they just take a few minutes to get warm.
     
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  5. May 7, 2009 #14
    Roadmedic

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    Like I said.

    You had better read the FMCSA guide.

    Propane heaters and even portable electric heaters are not allowed.
     
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  7. May 7, 2009 #15
    bullhaulerswife

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    Really? Wow, didn't know that. And they have the 12v ones at all the truck stops. :biggrin_2552:
     
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  8. May 7, 2009 #16
    Lonesome7.3

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    They were little electric ones that got the inside of an old Bronco real warm in about 15 minutes. I know thw cost of fuel and upkeep will make it tough to compete with others. So I was hoping I could save some money if I could knock out the idling. But I am not going to make my drivers sleep in hot or cold trucks. If I cannot cut it than maybe I should just stick to heavy trucks.
     
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  9. May 7, 2009 #17
    Roadmedic

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    I had an APU in the truck and it did not keep up with the cold. I looked at the units to supplement the heat. I saw it noted on another thread and did some research and found that they were not allowed.
     
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    bullhaulerswife Thanks this.
  10. May 7, 2009 #18
    Lonesome7.3

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    Those are simialr to the ones I use to use in the woods.
     
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  11. May 7, 2009 #19
    Lonesome7.3

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    If they are indeed not allowed then I have no idea how I can get around it.
     
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  12. May 7, 2009 #20
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