Anti-idling * USA - Golden State law extends to trucks in '08
Starting on New Year's Day next year, California is no longer exempting diesel trucks from its five-minute idling limit when drivers are resting in the sleeper berth
Sacramento,CAL,USA -Today's Trucking (CAN) -5 July 2007: -- On Jan. 1, 2008, the change will affect all trucks over 10,000 lbs, regardless of model year. Violators may be fined up to $1000 per day and may face possible criminal charges... The California Air Resources Board is recommending truckers that haul in the state adopt anti-idling technologies like Battery-Powered Auxiliary Power Units (APUs); Fuel-Fired Heaters (certain restrictions apply); or use truckstop infrastructure that provides heating, cooling, electricity, and/or other services at various locations throughout California... (Photo: CARB says truckers should make sure APUs comply with new emission standards for anti idling devices)
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