apu's or big inverters allowed

[cpttuttle2009]

would like to see postings of what companies allow inverters(other than plug ins) or have apu's.looking for a new co.,and this is a prerequiset

[Sabine]

I work at Earl L. Henderson out of Salem, IL. All trucks have APU's, and for a small charge they install your inverter (like $25). They will not let you do this, you have to let the shop do this. For that they supply the heavy gauge wire though.

You have 2 110V outlets for when you are parked, but for like running a fridge, while going down the road you will need the inverter.

[headborg]

and many companies that are finally breaking down and installing APU's are now seeing the benefit of also "allowing" the installing of backup INVERTERS-- this way driver's won't be starting up the APU just for aux power to run their microwave or running their CPAP on cool fall & spring seasons.

companies that allow inverters:

Dynamic Transit
Westside Transport
Southern Refrigerated
WEL

and anyone is welcome to continue the list.

[Ridge Runner]

and many companies that are finally breaking down and installing APU's are now seeing the benefit of also "allowing" the installing of backup INVERTERS-- this way driver's won't be starting up the APU just for aux power to run their microwave or running their CPAP on cool fall & spring seasons.

companies that allow inverters:

Dynamic Transit
Westside Transport
Southern Refrigerated
WEL

and anyone is welcome to continue the list.


At one time USX allowed big inverters ( 2500 watt I think ) You had to let their shop install but there was no charge.

[geeshock]

Celedon would allow but they have only one person to install them, not sure what the limit is

[VPIDarkAngel]

Werner has APU's on SOME trucks (I used to have one, but they yanked that truck and now I have one without an APU).
Most of our APU trucks have an inverter as part of the APU package (those that have Tri-Pacs). However, the company looks the other way if one's inverter can plug into a cigarette lighter outlet.
The following have APU's on some (but not all) trucks also.
USA Truck
Averitt Express
FirstFleet
New Century
Fleetmaster
I'll probably think of some more, but I'm drawin' a blank right now...

[headborg]

Dynamic Transit
Westside Transport
Southern Refrigerated
WEL
USX
Celedon
USA Truck
Averitt Express
FirstFleet
New Century
Fleetmaster

:clap::clap:

notepad- copy & paste people...


Gordon Trucking
Buske


Should point out that the upper Max I've known of being "sanctioned/approved" is 1750 watts * at least the is the largest I ever got away with (company knowing*) at Westside Transport.

Southern Refrigerated- recruiters claim 1000 watt max

Dynamic is currently installing cobra-1500(3000 peak 30seconds) watt inverters in all trucks ( charging the driver's a $150 deposit(refundable when you turn in the truck with inverter STILL WORKING and Left there.) but don't let them fool you-- the dumb asses are using 6-gauge wire doesn't feed the inverter enough amps to give full power to your microwave( won't pop popcorn) Have to use the APU to pop popcorn.

[VPIDarkAngel]

For those who noticed WEL mentioned here, please note that this is NOT WEL Enterprises of Concord, VA (They specialize in hazardous materials cleanup).

[headborg]

For those who noticed WEL mentioned here, please note that this is NOT WEL Enterprises of Concord, VA (They specialize in hazardous materials cleanup).


thanks..

yes that would be Wisconsin Express Lines (WEL)

are they hiring? WEL of Concord?

[geeshock]

Note, usa truck does not allow apu's. I just went through one of thier orentations not to long ago. They won't even allow a pugin unit in thier trucks

[P A Frederick]

Note, usa truck does not allow apu's. I just went through one of thier orentations not to long ago. They won't even allow a pugin unit in thier trucks

You mean they won't allow inverters. An APU is something the company pretty well has to instal. I've seen a few new USA ProStar's with APU's on them, but now many.

[married to the road]

Did anyonew say Marten? They have apu's on all of their trucks.

[geeshock]

You mean they won't allow inverters. An APU is something the company pretty well has to instal. I've seen a few new USA ProStar's with APU's on them, but now many.

I havent seen any but mind you, all the trucks I seen in van buren where the old style 9400's so don't quote me on that. All celedons pro stars came with are bunk heaters. you sure you weren't looking at a lease purchase or O/O truck? I know USA have ICON and Opt Idle in thier trucks but they didn't mention apu's.

[P A Frederick]

May have been a lease purchase or something I guess, I really don't know. I know they were the typical USA Truck ProStar but with an APU hung on the frame. I've just seen a handful of them.

[geeshock]

They might be wiseing up and putting something on for driver comfort or mabe to keep compliant with idle laws. Might just be testing them out. All I know is they said no inverters, and all they covered was icon and opt idle.

[VPIDarkAngel]

thanks..

yes that would be Wisconsin Express Lines (WEL)

are they hiring? WEL of Concord?

Not that I know of. If they were, I'd have probably taken the job in two seconds flat. They don't even have anything for career seekers on their webpage either.

[VPIDarkAngel]

...updated...
Dynamic Transit
Westside Transport
Southern Refrigerated
WEL
USX
Celadon
USA Truck
Averitt Express
FirstFleet
New Century
Fleetmaster
Howell's Motor Freight
Werner
Marten
Barnes Transportation
Carolina Tank Lines
Robert Transportation

As for USA Truck, I see quite a few of their ProStars around Roanoke, VA that have TriPacs on them (or maybe it's just one that I see all the time), but they look like standard company trucks, not l/p, o/o, or any other alphabet soup.
FWIW, at Werner, drivers are only given computer-based-training on APU's if said driver has a truck with an APU. If not, then no need to waste his/her time on it.

[geeshock]

...updated...
As for USA Truck, I see quite a few of their ProStars around Roanoke, VA that have TriPacs on them (or maybe it's just one that I see all the time), but they look like standard company trucks, not l/p, o/o, or any other alphabet soup.
FWIW, at Werner, drivers are only given computer-based-training on APU's if said driver has a truck with an APU. If not, then no need to waste his/her time on it.

Then I stand corected. I know us express alows for them inverters, celedon, and Even when I worked for risinger brothers. Also one of my trucks with risinger brothers came with a pro heat APU with 2 A/C power outlets.

[VPIDarkAngel]

Then I stand corected. I know us express alows for them inverters, celedon, and Even when I worked for risinger brothers. Also one of my trucks with risinger brothers came with a pro heat APU with 2 A/C power outlets.

One of the guys here at the DG account has a truck with a ProHeat unit on it. It's basically a Canadian Carrier ComfortPro. Last I heard, he was having some problems with it. YMMV.

As for the list, here's a few more I spotted lately.

Dynamic Transit
Westside Transport
Southern Refrigerated
WEL
USX
Celadon
USA Truck
Averitt Express
FirstFleet
New Century
Fleetmaster
Howell's Motor Freight
Werner
Marten
Barnes Transportation
Carolina Tank Lines
Robert Transportation
Kriska
Prime
Upstaging (they haul a/v equipment for concerts, etc.)
Roehl

[Retired in Nevada]

Does any of the "starter" or "training" companies that operates out here in the west have APUs on their trucks and/or allow big (hard-wired) inverters in their trucks?

[geeshock]

Prime, werner, us express, and depending on where you live celedon and usa truck

[Retired in Nevada]

Prime, werner, us express, and depending on where you live celedon and usa truck
I live near Las Vegas. Does Prime, US Express, Celedon, or USA Truck take noobs right out of CDL schools and run heavily in the West, through/around Las Vegas?

Werner is out of the question, as they have told me that they do not take anyone who has had even one DUI *ever*. I committed a DUI 14 years ago in California. When I mentioned that to a Werner recruiter, she said see ya later.

[geeshock]

prime would I'm prety sure. us express, they run that way but not sure if they hire out there. the others I know they hire out of LA but not sure about vegas

[BIG JEEP on 44's]

and many companies that are finally breaking down and installing APU's are now seeing the benefit of also "allowing" the installing of backup INVERTERS-- this way driver's won't be starting up the APU just for aux power to run their microwave or running their CPAP on cool fall & spring seasons.

companies that allow inverters:

Dynamic Transit
Westside Transport
Southern Refrigerated
WEL

and anyone is welcome to continue the list.


How do you run a "back up" inverter without a charging source for the batteries that the inverter is drawing from ? ...in other worrds how do you not run the apu for it's battery charging duty when running any toys with a real amperage draw ? ... I have an APU and have a 2000w inverter as part of the package and the motor kicks on as soon it detects a drop in battery voltage be it from lights on in cab or running a microwave or ...He He He keying up on my radio with linear turned on .