“The Shorepower Truck Electrification Project has made an impact on idling in areas where sites are available; the core early adopters are independent owner-operators and smaller fleets,” said Mike Bellemore, Idle Free Systems segment sales manager. Bellemore pointed to the latest Department of Transportation report that indicated that Shorepower is the least expensive idle reduction technology. It… Continue reading Fleet Equipment magazine discusses TSE
Some Dynasys APUs are available with plug-in capability, which provides the additional flexibility of plugging into Shorepower to work independently from the APU engine for fuel savings with minimal noise. Check out their online savings calculator.
Plugging reefers into electric standby not only saves money, but can remove a significant amount of pollution from the environment. Controlling the electric power smoke stack is far easier than controlling individual vehicle smoke stacks. According to a recently published study, a conventional diesel powered transport refrigeration unit (TRU), which keeps a refrigerated food cold,… Continue reading A Case for Reefer Electrification
The all new 4th Edition of ParkMyRig is now available for purchase. As a bonus, receive a $20.00 Shorepower promo credit when you buy the book. The Parking guide is a comprehensive catalog of both traditional truck stops & alternative truck parking locations that helps you find: Stores that allow truck parking including Walmart, Kmart, Kohl’s, Cabela’s,… Continue reading The Ultimate Truck Parking Guide
“As temperatures continue to plunge into single digits around the country, truck drivers are forced to idle or use an Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) or a portable generator to stay warm. “A former truck driver says she’s on a mission to save lives, pushing for Underwriters Laboratories, a nonprofit product safety testing and certification organization,… Continue reading Weather forces truckers to weigh warmth, carbon monoxide risks
The trucking industry is struggling with an estimated massive shortage of 25,000 drivers. With turnover in the industry reaching record levels (103% as of a few months ago), trucking companies are struggling to retain quality drivers. A recent Fleet Equipment magazine article discusses why sleeper cab comfort is critical to keeping drivers. Offering Shorepower plug-in service… Continue reading Cab Comfort = Driver Retention
A new group is forming to promote and enhance Truck Stop Electrification; an announcement is coming shortly. Stayed tuned for details…
“PTI announced it will demonstrate how to take the chill off diesel trucks with its winterization products and engine idling reduction products at the (ATA’s) TMC Annual Meeting & Transportation Technology Exhibition (ATA TMC). “TMC’s annual meeting will take place February 16 – 19 at the Music City Center in Nashville, TN. With more than… Continue reading Phillips & Temro to Demonstrate Anti-Idling & Cold Weather products at TMC
The most recent Shorepower newsletter launched today and is available online.
This is what Shorepower offers at truck stops…NEMA 5-20, NEMA 14-30, NEMA TT-30 (also called RV-30) and 460V reefer (TRU) power. You can visually see the plug style in the graphic below.
