Outsmarting the competition
Don’t settle for systems that determine how your fleet operates. While factory auto-starts and APUs reduce idling on a truck, they often lack the fleet-wide control and scalable cost savings you need.
Let’s cut to the chase on why Idle Smart outperforms the rest.
how do we stack up? Better than good.
APUs saddle your team with costly maintenance and downtime, while factory systems offer limited settings and require seasonal in-shop adjustments. They’re built for trucks, not for your whole fleet.
Idle Smart’s automated engine control, actionable idle data, and remote adjustments mean more savings and less hassle at a fraction of the cost.
It’s simply the smarter way to idle.
Factory AutoStart
APU
Price
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Reduces Idle
Automatically start/stop engine for reduced idling & cabin comfort
Starts truck when battery is low; works with other systems to reduce idling
Eliminates the need to idle by providing an alternative power source
Quick Installation
Installs in about an hour. Backed by our lifetime parts warranty
Installed by manufacturer
12 hour install; need replacing every 3-5 years
Maintenance-free
No maintenance, no downtime
Minimal maintenance, regular downtime
Regular maintenance and downtime
Detailed Idle Data
Understand why trucks are idling
May have data but lack insight into why trucks idle
No detailed idle data
Remote Settings Adjustment
Easily adjust settings in the SmartPortal
Seasonal in-shop adjustments for each truck
Some have software but lack remote adjustments
Hands-Off Updates
Updates automatically, no shop visits needed
Manufacturer-determined updates, frequency varies
Customer Enablement
Dedicated Customer Success Manager from setup to ongoing support
Price
$
Factory AutoStart
$$
APU
$$$
Reduces Idle
Automatically start/stop engine for reduced idling & cabin comfort
Factory AutoStart
Starts truck when battery is low; works with other systems to reduce idling
APU
Eliminates the need to idle by providing an alternative power source
Quick Installation
Installs in about an hour. Backed by our lifetime parts warranty
Factory AutoStart
Installed by manufacturer
APU
6-12 hour install; need replacing every 3-7 years
Maintenance-free
No maintenance, no downtime
Factory AutoStart
Minimal maintenance, regular downtime
APU
Regular maintenance and downtime
Detailed Idle Data
Understand why trucks are idling
Factory AutoStart
May have data but lack insight into why trucks idle
APU
No detailed idle data
Remote Settings Adjustment
Easily adjust settings in the SmartPortal
Factory AutoStart
Seasonal in-shop adjustments for each truck
APU
Some have software but lack remote adjustments
Automatic Updates
Updates automatically, no shop visits needed
Factory AutoStart
Manufacturer-determined updates, frequency varies
APU
Customer Success
Dedicated Customer Success Manager from setup to ongoing support
Factory AutoStart
APU
APUs vs IDLE SMART
Fleets once relied on diesel APUs to curb idling. Shifting to eAPUs promised cleaner, simpler operations, but core challenges like maintenance needs, a slow ROI, and a high price tag still burdened fleets.
You deserve a reliable, affordable way to cut idle time without sacrificing driver comfort or retention.
Idle Smart puts you in control with customizable parameters and software that highlights why trucks idle.
Idle Smart also works with eAPUs, helping to combat runtime limits and protecting their batteries so drivers stay ready to roll.
IDLE SMART IS
Eliminate No-Starts from dead batteries or fuel gelling with Battery Protect™ and Cold Start Guard™.
Sleep All Night with automated climate control for all-night comfort.
Reduce the Weight and Maintenance of your idle solutions with our lightweight, maintenance-free design and SmartPortal platform.
Cut costs with an affordable alternative to APUs that delivers fast ROI
Factory Autostart vs IDLE SMART
Factory-installed auto starts promise fuel savings, but often leave you wanting more.
Their limited idle data and individual truck focus prevent optimal idle management across your fleet. What’s more, factory systems restrict your ability to optimize fuel efficiency with limited settings and cumbersome shop-visit adjustments.
Idle Smart is a fleet-focused alternative, giving you immediate fleet-wide benefits and more impactful idle reduction through detailed reporting, customizable parameters, and automatic updates that keep your trucks out of the shop and on the road.
IDLE SMART OFFERS
Customize Idle Settings with 30+ adjustable parameters.
Automatically start saving with hands-free start/stop capabilities that don’t require driver input.
Boost Driver Comfort and minimize interruptions with automated, maintenance-free engine control.
Optimize your operations with the actionable Insights you uncover in your SmartPortal.
Tailored Solutions
More machines. More to manage. Idle Smart’s scalable fleet solutions work with you, whatever the number.
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