The Pennsylvania Turnpike's New Stanton service plaza now includes a clean-air facility designed to help truckers comply with state regulations concerning idling.

Truck Space Electrification* is available for the plaza at Pennsylvania Turnpike milepost 77.6 westbound. Service towers are equipped with modules that fit into truck cab windows to provide heat, air conditioning, Internet, television and electrical power while the truck's engine remains off. Initially, 28 parking spaces are fitted with the equipment.

The Diesel Powered Motor Vehicle Idling Act went into effect in January 2009, making it illegal for vehicles over 5 tons to idle engines while parked at rest stops. Idling is restricted to five minutes in any continuous 60-minute period.

Funding was provided by the state Department of Environmental Protection via a State Clean Diesel Grant through an allocation from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

*Fee applies.

Driver and Fleet Benefits:

• Low noise HVAC means peace and quiet
  
  
• Improved sleep conditions
  
  
• Ultraviolet disinfected air reduces in-cab pollution
  
  
• Safety & security
  
  
• Engine idling status reminder to avoid fines
  
  
• Reduced idling means reduction of engine wear & tear
  
  
• Reduced idling translates to less truck downtime
  
  
• Reduced idling conserves 1 gallon of fuel per hour