How much fuel does a diesel APU save versus tractor idling?
Thermo King's third-generation TriPac diesel APU consumes 75% less fuel per hour than an idling Class 8 engine, cutting up to 2,500 gallons annually per truck.
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Diesel at $6 Makes Idling a $15,000-a-Year Problem for Long-Haul Fleets
With summer diesel hitting $6/gallon in many markets, excess idling now costs a single long-haul truck up to $15,000 annually in fuel alone, plus accelerated…
Diesel Over $5 in May, Nine Steps to Push Your Fleet Past 7 MPG
National average fuel economy sits at 6.91 MPG. Fleets hyper-focused on efficiency are clearing 10 MPG. Here's how to close the gap when diesel costs $5 a…
What in-cab amenities actually matter to drivers in 2026
Heaters, batteries, and satellite connectivity top the list as fleets shop driver comfort upgrades this year.
Engine Parameter Tweaks Can Lift MPG 5–8% at Zero Hardware Cost
Fleets that have never optimized electronic engine parameters for fuel economy can see gains of 0.5 mpg or more-up to 8% improvement-by adjusting speed limits,…