I have always calculated the idle time on a 24 hour clock rather than running time.
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How idle time is calculated varies from company to company.
Some use the 24 hour clock. With others it is figured by the hours the engine is running. Unfortunately, most seem to use the latter. |
If you consider that most drivers are not going to be in their trucks 24/7 hitting a 30% or less idle time really isn't that difficult to achieve unless you are in extremely cold or hot temperatures for days on end. You can usually still be comfortable and keep idle time down. You might be surprised at how much idle time you can save by simply turning your truck off when you go in for a shower, pay for fuel or stop for a drink or food. Minutes here and there add up. Carriers are primarily after those who never seem to turn their trucks off. I think most want drivers to be comfortable. I believe you can do both other than certain times of year.
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If companies are going to run way north in the winter and far south in the summer and they expect the idle to be down they should by generators for the trucks and stop hassleing the drivers. |
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Way to go! |
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