New Idaho Law OKs Truck Idling for Resting Drivers
A new Idaho law takes effect July 1 allowing commercial vehicles to idle when drivers are resting inside and also when perishable goods are being delivered.
May 7, 2024Growing Focus on Cab Comfort, Idling Limits Has Fleets Trying New Power Alternatives
In 2004, NFI Industries began outfitting its 900 sleepers with diesel-fired auxiliary power units to cool the cabs without running the truck engines.
July 23, 2012Utah House Votes to Overturn City’s Truck Idling Limits
A bill passed by Utah’s House of Representatives last month would overturn Salt Lake City’s ban on excessive idling and restrict the ability of other municipalities to pass similar ordinances.
March 6, 2012ATRI Updates Idling Regulations Guide
The American Transportation Research Institute has updated its online guide of state and local truck anti-idling regulations.
July 26, 2011Oregon Legislature Sends Bill on Idling Limits to Governor
The Oregon legislature approved a measure that would restrict truck idling while also preventing local governments from implementing their own anti-idling regulations. Under the legislation, trucks would not be allowed to idle their engines for more than five minutes in a 60-minute period.
June 7, 2011New North Carolina Rule Limits Truck Idling
North Carolina enacted a new rule last week that places limits on unnecessary idling of heavy vehicles.
July 19, 2010Baltimore/Washington Region Kicks off Anti-Idling Campaign
The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governors kicked off a campaign for diesel idle reduction in the Washington/Baltimore region Tuesday, supported by several other groups including American Trucking Associations and the American Bus Association.
July 13, 2010