Idle Smart partners with Fontaine Modification Fleet Services
Idle Smart, LLC, has authorized Fontaine Modification Fleet Services to install and distribute its Idle Smart idle management system. Idle Smart is an automatic engine start and stop technology that actively manages engine idle time and battery voltage levels while helping to prevent cold starts in Class 8 trucks. The system reduces idling time, helping ensure
Idle Smart announces Android platform with remote management capabilities
Idle Smart has announced that it is offering a new platform based on the Android operating system, complete with remote management capabilities and desktop performance reporting and diagnostics. Idle Smart is in production and expects commercial availability by January 2016. Idle Smart is a software solution, which the company describes as allowing trucking companies to keep fleets of
Idle Smart highlights WilMar Trucking reduced idle time
Idle Smart, provider of an automatic engine start stop solution, announced that WilMar Trucking LLC is realizing significant idle time reductions with initial units and is planning to install the technology on its fleet of trucks. Idle Smart continuously monitors interior and ambient temperatures and efficiently starts and stops a vehicle to maintain desired cabin
Idle Smart introduces new feature to protect fleets against battery drain
Idle Smart announced Battery Protect—a new feature that continuously monitors battery voltage levels and will start and run a vehicle’s engine to recharge batteries, helping ensure fleet uptime and starting. Battery Protect was introduced at the American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) 2014 Annual Meeting and Transportation Technology Exhibition in Nashville, Tenn. “With Battery
Idle Smart customer reports cutting fuel costs
Ibbetson Brothers, a farm and trucking operation in Yates Center, Kan., is realizing fuel saving and other benefits from its use of the Idle Smart idle reduction solution. The operation is installing Idle Smart in four trucks used to haul hay to dairies and feedlots, and other commodities in over-the-road specialized, flatbed and heavy haul
Idle Smart ensures cold weather starts
The provider of a patented idle reduction solution designed to save fuel for fleets and drivers, has announced Cold Weather Guard, a feature that helps prevent issues with starting a truck after long idle periods in cold temperatures. With Cold Weather Guard, Idle Smart customers have the ability to have the truck start at a
Idle Smart announces support for Hope for the Warriors
Under a new partnership with Hope for the Warriors, idle reduction solution provider Idle Smart will donate a percentage of each sale to help support the group’s mission of enhancing the quality of life for post-9/11 service members, their families, and the families of the fallen. “Idle Smart is proud to support the men and
Idle Smart makes next generation idle reduction solution available
The availability of a next generation patented idle reduction solution has been announced by Idle Smart. The automatic start-stop system powered by Idle Smart Fuel Optimization Software includes enhanced features.
Peterbilt enhances SmartAir no-idle system
Peterbilt has announced new enhancements to its SmartAir no-idle system with new auto-start technology that helps keep main and auxiliary batteries charged while running the air-conditioning system and using electric-powered devices. The auto-start technology is available as a factory-installed option with Model 579s equipped with SmartAir and either a 72- or 80-in. sleeper. It is fully
Phillips CEO: ‘The smart trailer revolution is here’
Rob Phillips discusses solar integration, supplier relationships, and evolving trailer technology.
