“Using technology to monitor driver behavior can result in immediate improvements, but unless there’s a benefit to drivers, those improvements may be short-lived. That was what Mike Millian, fleet manager for Hensall District Co-op in southwestern Ontario, discovered when deploying electronic on-board recorders across its fleet of 74 highway trucks. Speaking at the Private Motor Truck Council of… Continue reading Driver incentives decrease idling… one fleet went from 14% to 8%. Give drivers another way to reduce idling…

“The T680 features a new 76-inch sleeper integrated with the cab. The sculpted, full-height sleeper roof is a visually captivating styling feature that blends cab and sleeper shapes into one smooth aerodynamic arc. The roomy sleeper is 96 inches wide with a high ceiling, 60 cubic feet of storage, and a full-height wardrobe cabinet. A… Continue reading Kenworth offers shore power options on T680

“What is most important to us? What do we stand for as a company? Are we good stewards of the environment? Do we put safety before profit? Are our products well made and reliable? “Volvo Trucks is addressing this problem by supporting electrification of truck stops and loading docks, to help drivers eliminate the need… Continue reading Volvo Trucks offers shore power standard

“We have long been fans of Peterbilt, but feel like they have outdone themselves with the 579. The red oval has never steered us wrong and we are excited to begin transitioning our fleet into the Peterbilt model 579. At the first of the year we added 50 579s to our boat division, and have… Continue reading New Peterbilt 579 with Shorepower capability…

Here is a fun post from Jalopnik for all you CB Radio users… “During my cross-country interstate expedition last month, I was pretty excited to fire up an old CB radio I’d found amongst a pile of my things before leaving. Finally, I’d be able to make my wildest Smokey and the Bandit/Dukes of Hazzard… Continue reading How to talk on a CB Radio

Driver Brent asks about the availability of 30-amp Shorepower receptacles – to which we respond yes! Do you have questions about Shorepower? Come see our Facebook page, Follow us on Twitter (@ShorepowerTech) or feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns, we’d love to hear from you!  

“At any truck stop you’ll likely find dozens of noisy diesel big rig tractor-trailers, parked and idling for hours. Truckers typically leave the engine running while they sleep and rest to power the appliances that provide comfort inside the cab such as heating, air conditioning or a TV. Truckers are required by law to have… Continue reading Sacramento 49er Truck Stop (re)-powers up..

Plug-in capable equipment manufacturer  recommends using Shorepower (at 2:00 into video).

Food Logistics magazine highlights Shorepower benefits enjoyed by Maine’s Paper & Food and Witte Bros. “Establishing a network of plug-in power throughout the U.S. is the goal of the federally funded Shorepower Truck Electrification Project (STEP), administered jointly by Shorepower Technologies and Cascade Sierra Solutions. “New reefer units can burn up to a gallon of… Continue reading The Green Revolution

Fleet Owner reports on new Shorepower availability.. “Seven more truckstops have joined the electric plug-in power network by adding power pedestals, Shorepower Technologies said. The seven locations are in in Maryland, Michigan, New York, Texas, Virginia and Washington state. The truckstops offer more than 140 truck parking spaces with power connections. Five of the seven… Continue reading Seven More Locations