I just wanted to get some basic info on Crete. I live in West Virginia and am eligible for their Mid-Atlantic Regional and also for a dedicated route listed on their website ( http://www.cretecarrier.com/fleets/p...t_virginia.htm )

Info wanted:
Power inverters - size limits? I have both a 1,500watt direct-wire and a 400 watt cig lighter
Idling - do they try to make you shut down?
Fueling - where is most fueling done (T/S or terminal)? Which T/S is most common?
Transmissions - Straight 10 or Super 10?

Any info about the 2 fleets I'm eligible for would be great as well.

 

Inverters no hard wire plug in only.

Trucks use opti idle so they run then they shut off only to turn on again then repeat this cycle throughout you break ...


They use truck stops /terminals just like all the other big carriers do...I think they mainly use pilots loves and maybe T/A's ...


transmissions are meritor 10 speed.

 

they also have 5 minute shut down if you are not using the opti-idle

 

Appreciate the responses. I guess I'd have to get used to the Opti-Idle - never had to deal with that before.

 

You can have a hard wired inverter but only if you buy it from Crete and only if you have them install it.
They charge something like $200 for the install. Wattage is limited to 700.

Crete uses mostly Pilot's and Love's with a fair number of TA's and occasionally a Petro. Terminals with fuel (not all have them) are always available w/o checking first.

They do keep track of your idling time even with the opti-idle and will let you know if they think your % is too high.

 

I have to admit, I dont miss opti-no idle at all!!!!!

 

Heck, I didn't know that. What Kind of Inverter?Brand?

Also, If you have a "note from your doctor" you are "allowed" one- for your breathing machine or "special diet".

If you have an Inverter running continously it will keep those 'cheap ass" batteries drained and your opti-idle will come in as a lifesaver....and the truck will idle most often continously. <----this is the real reason they don't want you to have a large one wired in--fuel cost. Not the 'burn down the truck" excuse.

 

How good of a job does opti idle do when it's 100 outside and you are trying to run the truck to keep cool...or do you end up in a RED sweat box. I see opti idle working well in the winter ,but it just seems like possible major discomfort in the summer .

 

if it's very hot or very cold the opti idle wont shut the truck off, then you get charged with too much idle time, opti idle really sucks!!

 

and what? they fire you for idling too much??