Can Semi-Trucks Have Remote Start?

When you’re on the road, comfort and convenience are a high priority. Staying comfortable allows you to have a more enjoyable experience behind the wheel so that you’re better equipped to tackle your job. With that being said, in standard passenger vehicles, remote start systems are a nice luxury to have. It can allow you to get your cabin up to optimal temperature so that you don’t have to worry about freezing winters or balmy summers before you head out on the road.

Being such a nice feature, can semi-trucks have remote start? The answer is yes! Semi-truck remote start systems are entirely possible. Many new semi-trucks may even have a remote start system installed. But if not, it may be possible for you to have a semi-truck remote start system installation performed by a professional service team like the ones at our South Florida commercial truck centers. Looking to learn more? We’ve got you covered. Today, the experts from Rechtien International Trucks will help you learn all about semi-truck remote start systems!

Additional Semi-Truck Remote Start Tips

Whether you’re a local semi-truck driver looking for a way to cool your cabin in the South Florida heat or you travel all across the country and desire a semi-truck remote start system to heat and cool your cabin as needed, we’re more than happy to assist. However, keep in mind that there are some nuances involved with remote start systems in semi-trucks. Let’s take a look at some additional semi-truck remote start tips you should be aware of:

• Like many passenger vehicles, having a remote start system installed can depend on your specific make or model. More importantly, if your semi-truck has a manual transmission over an automatic transmission, that could be a big factor in determining whether or not a remote start system can be added.
• If your semi-truck doesn’t have a remote start installed from the factory, there are many different kinds of remote start modules available that you can use. Be sure to reach out to our parts department if you’re looking for more information.
• Since semi-trucks have more heavy-duty wiring and relays involved with their electrical system, it’s not recommended to DIY a semi-truck remote start installation. It’s best to leave it to the professionals at our service center.
• After having a remote start system installed in your semi-truck, make sure you follow instructions provided by your installer as you don’t want your semi-truck to roll away or begin moving after it has been remote started.

How Semi-Truck Remote Starts Work

Semi-trucks are often more complex than passenger vehicles and because of this, their remote start systems are also more complicated. So, how does remote start work in a semi-truck? While this can vary depending on your specific semi-truck or remote start module and installation, here’s how they generally work:

1. After initiating remote start, your truck will try to start the ignition and warm up the glow plugs.
2. The fuel pump will then start.
3. Your truck will then be remote started.
4. When you’re ready to begin driving, all you need to do is insert the key in the ignition and turn it without cranking the truck.

Most remote start systems will only run for a defined amount of time before turning the semi-truck off. 

Learn More About Semi-Truck Remote Start Installations at Rechtien International Trucks!

Are you ready to discover more information about semi-truck remote start systems? Feel free to give one of our South Florida locations a visit. Our experts at Rechtien International Trucks can help answer any questions you may have and we can even likely have a remote start system installed in your semi-truck. Looking for additional assistance? You can always reach out to us online!