IDLE SMART PRICING

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

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Pays for Itself Within Days

N

7 Day/Week Customer Support Line

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No Maintenance

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Lifetime Product Warranty

N

No Credit Checks

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IDLE SMART VS. APU

IDLE SMART

IDLE SMART APU IMAGE

APU

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$500

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Weighs Less Than 5 Pounds

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No Parts to Replace

N

Lifetime Warranty

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No Maintenance or Downtime

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$14,000

M

Weighs 500+ Pounds

M

Parts Need to be Replaced

M

Limited Warranty

M

Requires Maintenance & Downtime

$5,000

Of Fuel Saved Per Truck Per Year

84%

Less expensive than an apu

495

pounds lighter than an APU

FEATURES & BENEFITS

Idle Smart Cabin Comfort
  • Acts as a thermostat in your truck

  • Automatically starts your engine and only runs until your target cabin temperature is reached

Simply turn on the Cabin Comfort™ feature and turn your truck off. As the temperature in your truck gets outside of a comfortable range, Idle Smart will start your engine, run the heat/AC, and bring the temperature of your truck back into a comfortable range. When that happens, Idle Smart will then shut off your truck.

Idle Smart Battery Protect
  • Automatically monitor your truck batteries and run the engine when voltages get low

  • Your key does not have to be in the ignition for Idle Smart to monitor your batteries

Simply use Idle Smart’s Android tablet or remote management capabilities to program a voltage threshold and run time. Even if you’re away from your truck, Idle Smart will still monitor and start your truck if your batteries get low to prevent jumpstarts or downtime for you.

Idle Smart Cold Start Guard
  • Automatically monitor your engine’s coolant temperature

  • Idle Smart will start and run your engine until the desired engine coolant temperature is reached

Even if you’re away from your truck and a cold front arrives, Idle Smart will still monitor and run your engine to prevent any fuel from gelling and any cold starts and downtime.

Idle Smart APU Battery Protect
  • Automatically monitor your APU batteries and will run the engine when the APU voltage gets too low

Idle Smart works with all brands such as Carrier APU, Green APU, Idle Free APU, Thermo King APU, and others.

TESTIMONIALS

Idle Smart Testimonials
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Idle Smart Testimonials

"I really liked the Idle Smart unit. It tells you everything you need to know easily and is so compact and small. It’s just super to use."

Dave H.  – Fleet Owner

"My tractor has been equipped with Idle Smart since the late spring and it has a lot of positives. First, it’s maybe 3 lbs and not 400-500 lbs. Second, you don’t need 3 feet of frame rail to mount it. Third, it took 4 hours to install, not “leave your truck here and it will be ready in 3 days.” Finally, it is transferable to my next tractor, which is great. No extra filters, no extra belts, just a small control panel in the sleeper. Coolness in the summer heat, warmth on those chilly nights in the Rockies … my Idle Smart system does it all at fraction of the cost."

Chris S.  – Owner Operator

“Idle Smart is an effective choice for drivers that haul heavy loads, adding only about one lb compared to a 500-lb APU, and it doesn’t require any space on the frame that heavy haulers need for extra axles and fuel tanks.

Jon Osburn – Technology Show Truck Driver for OOIDA (Owner Operator Independent Drivers Association)

“I’ve stopped using the auxiliary power unit when I’m on the road in my 2005 Peterbilt Model 385 traveling to shows and truck stops, which is about 300 days per year. Idle Smart saves fuel without the added weight of an APU or the maintenance it requires."

Jon Osburn – Technology Show Truck Driver for OOIDA (Owner Operator Independent Drivers Association)

“I was searching for an APU for my 2014 Kenworth T680 and came across Idle Smart. It appealed to me because unnecessary idling is a big issue, especially for an owner-operator who’s paying for fuel. I installed Idle Smart about three months ago, and from what I’ve seen so far, it will provide fuel savings, especially in summer and winter months, and will pay for itself compared to the much higher cost of an APU and the cost of maintaining it. When Idle Smart starts the engine it can wake you up, but it’s no different than having a refrigeration unit start, and not any worse than an APU beneath the sleeper.”

David R – Owner Operator, Leased to Swift Transportation

INSTALLATION

We designed our system to be plug-and-play with an installation time between one to three hours. Our average installation time is 90 minutes. We don’t cut wires and we don’t void any OEM warranties. To complete the installation, we have the technician run a software check to be sure that the installation is completed correctly so you don’t get stuck in the middle of nowhere with a system that doesn’t work.

FAQS

WHAT IS IDLE SMART?

Idle Smart is a proprietary automated engine start-stop solution that reduces fleets’ fuel consumption as well as vehicle downtime caused by dead batteries and cold start conditions.

IS IDLE SMART AN AUXILIARY POWER UNIT (APU)?

No. Idle Smart uses the vehicle’s engine and existing HVAC to heat and cool the cabin, charge batteries, and warm the engine and fuel lines. With Idle Smart, there’s no second power unit, no extra maintenance, and no extra weight. 

DO I NEED TO TURN ON IDLE SMART EACH DAY?

No.  Idle Smart is automatically engaged when the key is placed in the “Off” position or out of the ignition altogether.  As a result, drivers do not need to do anything to enable Idle Smart.  This allows fleets to get the maximum benefit from Idle Smart without adding any more work to a driver’s day.

DOES IDLE SMART AUTOMATICALLY MONITOR BATTERY VOLTAGE LEVELS?

Yes. Idle Smart’s Battery Protect™ continuously monitors both main and auxiliary battery voltage levels and will automatically start the vehicle and run it until the desired voltage level or state of charge is reached.  

DOES IDLE SMART PROTECT AGAINST COLD STARTS DURING COLD WEATHER MONTHS?

Yes. Because Idle Smart continuously monitors engine temperature, Idle Smarts Cold Weather Guard™ will automatically start and run the vehicle until the engine reaches an appropriate operating range (e.g., 140 degrees).

DOES IDLE SMART WORK WITH ALL VEHICLES, TRANSMISSIONS AND ENGINES?

Idle Smart is designed and optimized to work with any 2007 and newer vehicle, regardless of make, transmission, or engine.

HOW MUCH DOES THE IDLE SMART SOLUTION WEIGH?

Fully installed, the Idle Smart solution weighs around 5 pounds.

IS IDLE SMART TRANSFERABLE ACROSS VEHICLES?

Yes. Idle Smart can be transferred across vehicles and is not dependent upon the engine type.

WHAT IF WE HAVE A PROBLEM WITH OR QUESTION ABOUT IDLE SMART?

Idle Smart has a dedicated customer support line to answer any questions you might have about your implementation.  Please feel free to call us at (913) 744-4357 to reach one of Idle Smart’s team members.

HOW DOES IDLE SMART AFFECT MY STARTER?

Idle Smart has been developed with today’s starters in mind and is designed to work seamlessly with them.  In addition, since most starters on the market today have over crank protection capabilities, there is an added layer of protection from thermal damage.

DOES IDLE SMART VOID MY TRUCK WARRANTY?

No. Idle Smart has been designed with your truck in mind and has no effect on its warranty.

WILL IDLE SMART AFFECT MY ALTERNATOR?

No, Idle Smart will not negatively affect your vehicle’s alternator or its performance in any way.

Idle Smart has been dedicated to reducing fuel cost, idle time, and increasing vehicle uptime since 2007

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