apu's or big inverters allowed
 

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

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.

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.

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

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...

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

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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.

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?

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