Idle Time Considerations

Fleet management should consider the following variables in establishing a driver inventive program:

• Percentage of Acceptable Idle Time
• With or Without Auxiliary A/C Units
• With or Without Auxiliary Heat Units
• Cold vs. Warm Climates
• State Regulations
• Company Standards
• Other Acceptable Values
• Team Operations vs. Single Drivers
• Consideration for Driver in Sleeper
• Present Idle Time vs. Goal
• Driver Turnover Resulting from Program Implementation