The difference between a comfortable driving experience and one you’d rather forget often includes the addition or lack of an auxiliary power unit (APU). The APU, also known as an APU heater, or truck heater, does much more than heat the cab. Learn how an APU heater can keep you warm this winter (and cool in summer) for miles…

  Providing comfort, quality and reliability have always been the foundation of everything we do at Green APU. Like the rest of our company, the engines that power our Auxiliary Power Units have evolved over time.   Let’s take a look at the history of the Green APU, and provide some basic information about each one. Green APU Star Edition…

  The APU (Auxiliary Power Unit) is one of the most important pieces of equipment on a semi-truck. In this blog, we will discuss what to look for in an APU, so you can enjoy many worry-free miles as you head down the open road. What is an Auxillary Power Unit (APU)? Simply put, an APU is a tractor trailer’s power…

Any truck driving company knows that the truck driver turn-over rate is always high. So naturally, fleet owners are always looking for new ways to keep drivers longer. For soure higher pay and great benefits help, but it doesn’t solve one of the key issues of driver comfort, and the peace of mind of a dependable vehicle. A way to…

Climate change affects all of us. It is becoming necessary to provide alternative ways to generate power for medium and heavy-duty trucks rather than idling the main engine and creating toxic fumes. Most fleets are starting to use onboard generators or APUs as their energy source for sleeper cab air-conditioning and heating, halogen light for nighttime jobs and power for…

For any truck owner or business that utilizes a fleet of trucks, one of the primary concerns is fuel costs.  But an auxiliary power unit or truck APU can help maintain control over fuel consumption, for dramatic savings. There are actually a few factors that make an APU unit worth the investment. Limit Truck Idling A Green APU allows you…

If you have an auxiliary power unit for your truck, then you know how much value it brings on every trip. But sometimes your truck APU needs little attention and the right parts can go a long way to keeping it going and you on the road. So you can always stop into one of our partner locations that carry…

In logistics, every second matters and so does every dollar to give you the return on your bottom line. That’s why logistics companies are always looking for ways to enhance their operations, increase efficiency, and save money. That’s where an auxiliary power unit can make all the difference. Whether it’s a small company with as few as one truck or…

Being on the road with a truck for a long time can be difficult, especially when the winter comes in. If you are a truck driver, you want to have the most comfortable and safe ride. Having a truck APU will definitely help you achieve the smoothest ride of your life. There are many benefits to owning an APU unit…

As drivers know, an Auxiliary Power Unit or APU (unit) is a source of electrical power in vehicles, particularly in semi-trucks, for various functions.  Semi-truck APUs are commonly used to operate accessory equipment including heating and cooling systems. They can also power up halogen lamps for those dimly lit areas, and aerial bucket trucks or service cranes hoist without requiring…