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