Companies that use Tripak

[SwervynMervyn]

Just curious if companies that have a tripak unit installed on their trucks recieve a weight break on their drives.

[VPIDarkAngel]

Negative.







I know, it's a nice dream, but I doubt it'll happen.
In the case of the dedicated account that I run, it doesn't make any difference. We're almost always heavier on the trailer anyway... stupid liftgates.

[Rev.Vassago]

Yes, you get up to a 400 lb weight allowance for any APU, but not all states honor it. You have to have documentation in the truck on the weight of the unit (whatever the weight is, is the allowance you get - up to 400 lbs), and you have to be able to prove the unit is functioning. You're also going to want a copy of the law, because I'm sure you'll run into officers who don't know the law.

http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-...=f:publ058.109

The actual law in the link above:

(c) Vehicle Weight Exemption.--Section 127(a) of title 23, United
States Code, is amended--
(1) by designating the first through eleventh sentences as
paragraphs (1) through (11), respectively; and
(2) by adding at the end the following:
``(12) Heavy duty vehicles.--
``(A) In general.--Subject to subparagraphs (B) and
(C), in order to promote reduction of fuel use and
emissions because of engine idling, the maximum gross
vehicle weight limit and the axle weight limit for any
heavy-duty vehicle equipped with an idle reduction
technology shall be increased by a quantity necessary to
compensate for the additional weight of the idle
reduction system.
``(B) Maximum weight increase.--The weight increase
under subparagraph (A) shall be not greater than 400
pounds.
``(C) Proof.--On request by a regulatory agency or
law enforcement agency, the vehicle operator shall
provide proof (through demonstration or certification)
that--
``(i) the idle reduction technology is fully
functional at all times; and
``(ii) the 400-pound gross weight increase is
not used for any purpose other than the use of
idle reduction technology described in
subparagraph (A).''.

[VPIDarkAngel]

Well... sometimes I don't mind being proven wrong... Thank you, Rev.

[SwervynMervyn]

Thanks Rev.

I'm amazed at the vast knowledge that alot of you folks on here have, and the extra effort you put forth to find the info that others request.

I'm going to print that out and carry in my truck.

My employer said it was a 500 pound allowance and I told him I didn't believe it was that much.

Again thanks for your time Rev.

[Phreddo]

I'm hear rumors that states (like CA) are starting to come out against the little engines idling as well.
Our company has some trucks with webastos and battery-powered AC units. They work well enough for a single overnight, but I wouldn't want to spend a weekend in there.

[Matcron33]

I'm hear rumors that states (like CA) are starting to come out against the little engines idling as well.
Our company has some trucks with webastos and battery-powered AC units. They work well enough for a single overnight, but I wouldn't want to spend a weekend in there.

that's no rumor. california require the apu's that run on diesel to be certified for use in california. along with the cooling units on refrigorated vans. I think they have to be certified by an e.p.a. or emmissions officer in california.. they are definitely getting proud of that desert called calyfornya as the govorner says it. I just hopes it breaks off and sinks in to ocean.

[Rev.Vassago]

that's no rumor. california require the apu's that run on diesel to be certified for use in california. along with the cooling units on refrigorated vans. I think they have to be certified by an e.p.a. or emmissions officer in california.. they are definitely getting proud of that desert called calyfornya as the govorner says it. I just hopes it breaks off and sinks in to ocean.

Most gasoline and diesel engines are CARB certified, and have been for many years.

[BobBski]

We run the Tripacs at Marten and as stated previously...carry a letter and the law in our permit books that allows us to go 80,400 lbs. and never been bothered by DOT. Used to worry about it....don't anymore.