Idleaire in trouble

Lawrence · Apr 10, 2008

IdleAire Technology Corp. files notification of late filing with Securities and Exchange Commission | Fleet Owner | April 2008

Bruno · Apr 10, 2008

That would be a sad thing if that happens. With the new Idle laws, I think they offer a good service. When their cost was $1.25 per hour people used them more. Now it's $2.25 per hour which is $54.00 in 24 hours. You can get a cheap motel for that.

davekc · Apr 10, 2008

I knew someone was going to post that. Another example of a poor return on their original investment (ROI).
They will be ok though, as it "doesn't exist".
Maybe just bad "luck"?......oops....that doesn't exist either.

Doggie Daddy · Apr 10, 2008

It was all them "disgusting" smokers blowing smoke into the equipment that sank them. Oh and they charge too much also.DD.

davekc · Apr 10, 2008

Without a doubt those things were contributors. I have to wonder if it could even be saved. A lot of issues and debt to overcome.

x06col · Apr 10, 2008

They probly got started with a Government grant of some kind. I never used them even at a buck an a quarter. A nice park with a coup'l a trees wuz/is ok by me.

Amazing to me that on a outing with the family, a blanket under the tree is wunnerful, but, on the work days, it don't work? What's with this?

Lawrence · Apr 10, 2008

Col, it is my understanding they did have government funding. At the same time - I think when there is a good service like Idleaire - drivers should avail themselves of it else it's going to die on the vine like it has.

When I was on the road - I subscribed to that service that provided cable tv and dial-up in the truck. I think as an industry - we should support the services that support us. IMHO.

davekc · Apr 10, 2008

For the time, Park-n-view was pretty decent.

Doggie Daddy · Apr 10, 2008

davekc said:
For the time, Park-n-view was pretty decent.

And there are still places that you can drive over the remnants(plug-ins). Wonder what they will do with all the idleaire towers and scaffolding?DD.

davekc · Apr 10, 2008

Not sure?
My only pet peeve on the PNV was when it snowed, and try to get stuff plugged in. Oh yeah, and bent plug ins because the thing got ran over.
Driving off in a hurry and loosing a few cords was another.
Oh...the good ole days.

Doggie Daddy · Apr 10, 2008

davekc said:
Oh...the good ole days.

Ah yes the good 'ol days,and speaking of the good 'ol days,here's a pic of an early expediter.DD. (Probably the col's first truck,LOL.

x06col · Apr 10, 2008

Lawrence, I agree wholeheartedly, that IF folks NEED those neat things, and NEED to be at a truckstop, they should support the industries that support them. As long as the industry don't try and take a seat at your table (as most do). But, the ones that need those neat things, didn't support the industry either, soo, I guess THEY may have to go without. Iv'e seen many a truck parked under a tower, ideling as I passed by after fueling, on my way to find my tree.

davekc · Apr 10, 2008

Must have a computer problem. I keep blowing up that picture and I still can't see the horses

ATeam · Apr 11, 2008

IdleAire has been showing signs of decline for a while. See: IdleAire no longer accepting reservations and IdleAire is Struggling.

I can't help but wonder what truck stop managers are thinking these days as they view the unsightly IdleAire contraptions sprawling across their parking lots. Flying J said no to IdleAire. Smart decision, I think.

Jack_Berry · Apr 20, 2008

i used ia when i was in laredo and it was 103. the ac for the apu was not charged. the problem became no way to keep the fridge cold as the apu could not run when in the ia stall.