Keep Truckin' Cool: Get in on the industry's answer to anti-idling legislation and fuel costs - APUs

摘要

In the over-the-road (OTR) truck industry lots of talk revolves around auxiliary power units, and with good reason. Twenty-six states currently have anti-idling laws, leaving truck operators with no option but to find supplementary power options for creature comforts such as A/C, microwaves, TVs, computers, and more. For some companies, an even more pressing reason for installing APUs is fuel economy. In this Tech Serve, we'll take a look at what APUs do, what kinds exist, and what it means for shops in terms of opportunity.