Regulatory Information

PROBLEMS WITH IDLING AND WHY 31 STATES HAVE ANTI-IDLING REGULATIONS:

• Idling Wastes Fuel and Money
• Typical truck burns 1 gallon an hour idle time
• 6 hours idle time X 300 days a year = 1800 gallons
• @ $2.85 a gallon that's $5130 per truck a year
• Idling Causes Excessive Engine Wear
• Running at lower speeds can cause more wear and tear on an engine, shortening engine life and
• increasing maintenance on average $2000 a year
• Unnecessary Idling Causes Environmental Pollution
• Carbon dioxide
• Nitrogen Oxides & Particulate Matter
• Poisonous Carbon Monoxide
• Idling Poses Health Risks to Drivers
• Drivers are exposed to more vehicle pollution than in motion and no air flow