“With anti-idling laws, it forced the trucking industry to look at alternate means to provide the power required to keep the driver comfortable during the rest break. There is also the power need to keep things charged, laptops, phones and in some cases a CPAP machine. There is also power needed for entertainment and cooking in the… Continue reading Shorepower Jubitz location mentioned
“This will be the first time harmful emissions from secondary vehicle engines, such as on refrigerated trucks, will be measured and reported by a UK governmental body. “Auxiliary engines are generally diesel powered and are currently unregulated, meaning they are disproportionately polluting. For example, despite its small size, the engine used to power refrigeration on… Continue reading Mayor of London to consider air quality impact of auxiliary engines
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According to the Houston Chronicle newspaper, the city council may be further restricting idling in Houston, including at the Pilot Flying J – a Shorepower host site. – Read More –
In case you missed our co-hosted webinar with California Air Resources Board on May 12, here’s the complete recording of the event which covered CA reefer compliance and the Shorepower turnkey electrification system.
“In the past 12 months, fleet executives have seen a surge in maintenance costs, and a lot of that is due to the upkeep of older vehicles, unscheduled repairs and preventative service. “Making sure that you’re identifying the opportune time to be cycling vehicles is really important,” he told Fleet Owner. “Unscheduled maintenance events for… Continue reading Rising maintenance costs: How fleets can keep their bottom line in check
New Jersey has gotten more aggressive about idling, with various local and state level campaigns and laws to deter drivers from wasting fuel and creating unnecessary emissions. The state’s anti-idling law, which has been on the books since the early ’70s, limits engine idling for diesel- and gas-powered vehicles to three minutes, with some exceptions. Violations… Continue reading NJ Fining Vehicles up to $1,000 for Idling
“Rand McNally today released the 2016 edition of its #1-selling trucker’s atlas, the Motor Carriers’ Road Atlas. The printed atlas, first published in the early 1980s during the period of trucking deregulation, has served over-the-road professional drivers for more than 30 years. “The Motor Carriers’ Road Atlas continues to be the trusted reference and essential… Continue reading Rand McNally Publishes 35th Edition of Atlas for Commercial Drivers
“The Obama administration proposed new rules on Friday to slash greenhouse gas emissions from heavy, long-haul trucks, a move to attack climate change that prompted a wary response from industry groups worried about the costs. “The complex proposal from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency would apply to 18-wheel tractor-trailers, buses, delivery vans, beefy heavy-duty pickup… Continue reading U.S. proposes tighter emission standards for big trucks
“When it comes to moving large amounts of freight from one part of a country to another, companies usually have to choose between road or rail. “Both have their advantages and disadvantages: trains can carry a huge amount of freight, can be powered entirely by electricity, but aren’t practical for final-mile deliveries. Trucks on the other… Continue reading Scania Starts Trials of Electric Trucks Fed by Overhead Power Lines in Sweden
