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…

With fuel costs forever on the rise and idling regulations in place across the country, many in the trucking industry have chosen to install an auxiliary power unit or APU for semi-trucks. An APU for trucks helps to reduce fuel consumption while remaining in compliance with local and national environmental regulations. But just because it is installed and is essentially…

You’ve made the great decision to go with a Green APU for your truck, now all you need to do is install it. The process is not difficult but does require some planning. It is recommended that you install your APU for trucks behind the passenger side diesel tank with at least 24-inches of space left along the frame. You…

Trying to keep a truck on the road over the long term and even from haul to haul is a never-ending battle between man and machine. The cost of operating a truck can put a real dent in your pocket and your bottom line. That’s why an auxiliary power unit for semi-trucks can be so valuable. Not only can a…

Truck APUs, under normal circumstances it should run silently in the background, helping make the transportation easier and safer for the passengers. When it comes to the maintenance of your APU units, it can be easy once you already know the basics. Maintaining your green APU is the same as the way you would maintain an engine. Here are a…