Shorepower, Flying J deploy plug-in power at Iowa truckstop
Shorepower technologies has added 24 electrical connections at truck stop parking spaces at the Broadway Flying J Travel Plaza on Interstate 35 at Exit 144 in Williams, Iowa. The move is part of the Shorepower Truck Electrification Project, a federally-funded program aimed at reducing truck idling.
Midlands Carrier Transicold to distribute Idle Free electric APU
Midlands Carrier Transicold has signed an agreement to sell, install and service Idle Free Systems’ Idle Free electric APU, which the maker said meets all driver heat, air conditioning and electricity needs without jeopardizing the productivity of the truck.
Taking the first STEP
The federally-funded Shorepower Truck Electrification Project is developing infrastructure for electrical connections at truck stops along major freight corridors across the U.S.
Summer of truck stop electrification
Widespread deployment of plug-in power at truck stops means fleets can stop waiting and start connecting to the grid.
Mitchell 1, Noregon ink repair system agreement
The companies have developed an interface between Mitchell 1’s Repair-Connect.net and Noregon’s JPRO Commercial Fleet Products that enables Noregon to capture and pass VIN and DTC information into Repair-Connect.net and retrieve service information.
Alutrec offers aerodynamic, lightweight trailer
The company’s new Capacity aluminum flatbed trailer is aerodynamic and lightweight, starting at 6,950 lbs. with a 110-in. loading height minimum with standard independent single/sliding axles and an integrated tool box, among other features.
Environmental solution for truck stops supports reefers, too
The Shorepower Truck Electrification Project, which is developing infrastructure for electrical connections at truck stops along major freight corridors across the U.S., also equips sites with 460-volt power supplies to support the growing population of transport refrigeration units with 460-volt electric standby (eTRUs).
Crystal ball gazing
At the Green Truck Summit, held at the beginning of the Work Truck Show, most of the “what next?” information that was shared centered around not only saving fuel, but alternate fuels, as well.
Plugged in
Ashland City, Tenn.-based R. E. West Transportation, founded 50 years ago, strives to be on the forefront of the industry’s technological curve.
NTEA and MATS roundup
Two of the industry’s largest truck shows took place recently, the National Truck Equipment Association’s Work Truck Show and the Mid-America Trucking Show. We take a look at all of the new equipment on display at each show.