If you’re responsible for fleet performance, uptime, or emissions compliance, making smart idle policy decisions is critical. But with so much outdated and misunderstood information, it’s hard to know how idling truly impacts your aftertreatment systems.

This piece explains how DPF systems work, what they need to stay healthy, and why unmanaged idle, not idle, is often the real problem. Along the way, we’ll break down how APUs, factory auto-start systems, and Idle Smart each impact regeneration and downtime risk.

You’ll get: 

• A clear understanding of how aftertreatment systems function 
• The cost implications of different idle strategies 
• What happens when engines don’t get warm enough to trigger passive regen 
• Where factory auto-start systems fall short, and how smarter idle controls can close the gap 

Download the Aftertreatment Guide

Summer heat is a killer for heavy-duty fleets. Overheating engines, tire blowouts, and driver fatigue can lead to costly downtime and safety risks.
Is your fleet ready to handle the heat?
In this essential guide, you’ll learn:

• Proactive maintenance strategies to prevent heat-related breakdowns
• Tips for optimizing cooling systems and tire health
• Best practices for ensuring driver safety and comfort in extreme temperatures
• How to maximize uptime and protect your bottom line all summer long

Don’t wait until it’s too late. Download your FREE guide now and keep your fleet running strong all season!

The trucking industry, pivotal to the global supply chain, is dealing with significant shifts – and with those shifts come high driver turnover and operational inefficiencies.

Through this lens, technologies like Idle Smart are focused on optimizing truck operations by reducing idle times and enhancing vehicle readiness.

Check out the 2,000 fleets that have moved on from the massive weight, price tag, and maintenance issues of APUs to Idle Smart’s automated idle reduction system.