Shorepower offers free electric power during driver appreciation week
Shorepower will be giving away free power to drivers at all 62 Truck Stop Electrification host sites. An interactive map with all locations can be found on Shorepower’s website. The promotion allows drivers to have 10 complimentary hours and is available to anyone that registers, or is already registered, for a free Shorepower account. “We
Implementing idling-reduction solutions to save money, meet regulations
As truck equipment advances to meet high-efficiency expectations, increased regulations demand more attention from fleet managers who already have their hands full meeting schedules and keeping trucks running. Idle regulations, for example, can be one of the most challenging regulations to keep up with, as they vary from city to city and state to state.
Saving reefer fuel
Refrigerated carriers like TransAm Trucking and Witte Bros. Exchange are also taking the opportunity to reduce fuel use from the fleets’ refrigeration units. TransAm Trucking, which Thermo King recently presented with its Energy Efficiency Leader Award in recognition of the carrier’s commitment to energy and operational efficiency and sustainability, has chosen to upgrade its entire
Eight truckstops join nationwide electric plug-in network
Shorepower Technologies announced that eight more truckstops have added electric plug-in power pedestals. Connections providing 480-volt power for hybrid refrigerated trailers also are being installed at four of the eight facilities.
Idling reduction
An overview of technologies designed to help fleets reduce idling of heavy-duty commercial vehicles.
Eight truckstops join nationwide electric plug-in network
Shorepower Technologies has announced that eight more truckstops have added electric plug-in power pedestals at their locations.
SmartWay tractors
SmartWay Transport Partners that purchase or lease SmartWay designated tractors and are in program good standing have the privilege of labeling the exterior of these tractors with the SmartWay mark.
Auxiliary Power Unit Update
APUs are becoming commonplace, with more and more fleets either installing aftermarket units or opting for factory-installed units when ordering new trucks.
Plug it in: reduce idle, save fuel
The elimination of unnecessary engine idling is a move that will save fuel, reduce exhaust emissions, cut air pollution and save money.
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.