Directory of idle reduction solutions

Directory of idle reduction solutions

There have never been more idle reduction solutions from which to choose. All of the systems listed here are available as aftermarket products and some truck manufacturers are also offering certain units (separately or in combination) installed on new trucks as optional equipment.

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For a detailed overview of most of these products, including operating characteristics, cost, weight, installation time, warranties and other useful information, go to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s SmartWay Transport Partnership Web site: www.epa.gov/otaq/smartway/idlingtechnologies.htm.

Integrated auxiliary power units (APUs):

  • Auxiliary Power Dynamics, LLC, Sparks, NV: 800-825-4631 (www.auxiliarypowerdynamics.com)
  • Double Eagle Industries, Shipshewana, IN: 800-227-4121 (www.doubleeagleind.com)
  • Pony Pack, Inc, Albuquerque, NM: 505-243-1381 (www.ponypack.com)
  • Thermo King Company, Bloomington, MN: 952-887-2200 (www.thermoking.com)

    Self-contained generator systems:

  • AUX Generators, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada: 877-843-5289 (www.auxgenerators.com)
  • Black Rock Systems, LLC, Reno, NV: 775-771-7244 (www.blackrocksystemsllc.com)
  • Carrier Transicold, Athens, GA 30601, 706-357-7223 (www.trucktrailer.carrier.com)
  • Centramatic, Dallas, TX: 800-523-8473 (www.centramatic.com)
  • eCycle, Inc., Temple, PA: 610-939-0480 (http://ecycle.com)
  • Energy & Engine Technology Corp., Plano, TX: 972-732-6360 (www.eent.net)
  • Florida Manufacturing Group (Idlebuster), Odessa, FL: 866-GET-IDLE (www.idlebuster.com)
  • Flying J, Inc., Ogden, UT: 801-624-1772 (www.flyingj.com)
  • Idle Solutions, Clackamas, OR: 800-275-0574 (www.idlesolutions.com)
  • Kohler Power Systems (a division of Kohler Company) Kohler, WI: 920-457-4441 (www.kohler.com)
  • Mechron Power Systems, a division of Toromont Industries, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada: 888-733-3858 (www.ccslightning.com)
  • Rig Master Power Corp., Toronto, Ontario, Canada: Amy Egerter, marketing communications manager, 416-201-7594 (www.rigmasterpower.com)
  • SCS/Frigette Truck Climate Systems, Fort Worth, TX: 800-545-6341 (www.scsfrigette.com)
  • Tag-A-Long Idle Eliminator: 877-858-4629 (www.idleeliminator.com)

  • TruckGen, Jacksonville, FL: 904-378-1220 (www.truckgen.com)

    Fuel-fired heaters/air conditioning systems:

  • Automotive Climate Control (ACC): 574-264-2190 (www.acclimatecontrol.com)
  • Espar Heater Systems, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada: 800-387-4800 (www.espar.com)
  • Webasto Product North America, Fenton, MI: 810-593-6000 (www.webasto-us.com)
  • Teleflex Canada, Richmond BC, Canada: 604-303-2880 (www.proheat.com or www.teleflex.com)

    Battery-based systems:

  • Autotherm Division of Enthal Systems, Inc., Lake Zurich, IL: 847-726-1717 (www.autothermusa.com)
  • Bergstrom, Inc., Rockford, IL: 888-204-8570 (www.bergstrominc.com or www.nitesystem.com)
  • ThermoFan, Arlington, OH: 419-694-1400 (www.thermofan.com)
  • Idling Solutions, Tulsa OK: 888-788-2400 (www.idlingsolutions.com)
  • Safer Corporation, Novato, CA: 877-777-2337 (www.saferco.com/viesa.asp)

    Engine idle management (“shutdown”) systems:

  • Caterpillar, Inc., Mossville, IL: 309-578-1600 (www.cat.com)
  • Cummins Engine Co., Columbus, IN: 812-377-5000 (www.cummins.com)
  • Detroit Diesel Corp., Detroit, MI: (www.detroitdiesel.com)
  • TAS Distributing, Inc. 309-691-0919 (www.tempastart.com)

    Electrical (“shorepower”) solutions:

  • IdleAire Technologies Corp., Knoxville, TN: 865-342-3659 (www.idleaire.com)
  • Phillips & Temro, Eden Prairie, MN: 952-941-9700 (www.zerostart.com)
  • Shurepower, LLC, New York, NY: 315-404-5613 or (www.shurepower.com)
  • Xantrex Technology, Burnaby, BC, Canada and Arlington, WA: 360-435-8826 or 800-887-1881 (www.xantrex.com)

    Other:

  • AuraGen : 310-643-5300 (www.aurasystems.com)
  • Dometic Environmental Corp., Richmond, VA: 800-234-8778 (www.dometictruck.com)
  • Malone Specialties, Inc., Mentor, OH: (www.cvmarc.com)

    Note: Some companies listed here offer more than one type of IR system or various combinations of systems, although they are only listed once.

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