Vermont Idle-Free Fleets

Idle Free VT

Vermont Idle-Free Fleets provides business fleet operators with a toolkit that explains the myths and realities associated with truck idling, the health effects of diesel exhaust, the cost savings achieved by an idling reduction policy, and sample model policies.

The campaign, funded by a grant from the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), also offers PowerPoint presentations and technical support for businesses in Chittenden County and Rutland County. Rutland County has the highest rate of emergency room visits due to asthma. Eliminating unnecessary diesel idling is a win for Vermont businesses, public health and the environment. For more information about the campaign, contact Wayne Michaud at idlefreefleetsvt@lungne.org or call the American Lung Association in Williston at 800-LUNG-USA, Ext. 6860.

Improve our air, improve your profits

The American Lung Association’s Vermont Idle-Free Fleets campaign is offering your company a win-win.

As a diesel fleet operator, your company can improve the health of people, including your drivers, save fuel and engine wear-and-tear which together will save you a significant sum of money, as well as cut air pollution and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

You will learn about the following:

  • The Myths and Realities associated with truck idling and how you can significantly reduce the idling of your fleet
  • The health impacts of diesel exhaust and how everyone benefits when avoiding unnecessary idling
  • The economic impact of reduced idling as demonstrated by companies already adopting model policies such as Green Mountain Coffee Roasters which saves up to $20,000 annually just by avoiding unnecessary idling.

Are you ready to take the first step in realizing the important benefits you and your company have to gain by implementing an idling reduction policy? If so, Vermont Idle-Free Fleets offers you a comprehensive information toolkit and, at your convenience, an in-person PowerPoint presentation.

For more information, contact Wayne Michaud, Vermont Idle-Free Fleets Coordinator, idlefreefleetsvt@lungne.org