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Heavy-Duty Truck Idle Reduction Technologies

Truck drivers often idle their trucks during required rest periods to provide heat, air conditioning, or electricity for other applications. Nearly 500,000 long-haul trucks travel far enough to take advantage of idle reduction technologies. Reducing the amount of fuel wasted on idling can provide significant benefits.

Heavy-duty trucks can use a variety of equipment to reduce idle time and save fuel. Learn more about these technologies from the following links:

Onboard Idle Reduction Equipment 


Available Idle Reduction Equipment 


Truck Stop Electrification 


Truck Stop Electrification Site Locator