“Electric cars may help save the environment, but when it comes to saving money, electric trucks are where it’s at. At least, that’s the proposition from Ian Wright, one of the five original founders of Tesla and now head of his own firm, Wrightspeed. “Family cars burn about 600 gallons a year. If you make… Continue reading Tesla co-founder says it’s electric trucks, not electric cars, that matter
“The Senate approved Tuesday on a 28-21 vote. House lawmakers followed suit Wednesday on a 53-46 vote. “The increases would raise the tax rate on diesel from 22.5 cents to 32.5 cents and the tax rate on gas from 21 cents to 31 cents. The annual permit fee on vehicles up to 80,000 pounds would increase… Continue reading Iowa Legislature approves fuel tax, truck fee increases
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 tragic, and all too common story about a truck driver found dead due to accidental carbon monoxide poisoning from a gas generator. According to the consumer product safety commission, portable generators are the leading cause of carbon monoxide poisoning in engine-driven tools in the U.S. The gas is odorless, invisible, and difficult to detect.… Continue reading Reduce Your Risk of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
A new group is forming to promote and enhance Truck Stop Electrification; an announcement is coming shortly. Stayed tuned for details…
“The Work Truck Show 2015, North America’s largest work truck event, is held March 4-6 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. Educational programming, including the Green Truck Summit, begins March 3. “Additional concurrent sessions on idle-reduction strategies, equipment purchasing, operating metrics, and life-cycle cost analysis will provide insights from fleet experts. Other educational sessions at… Continue reading 2015 Work Truck Show rolls in with tools for fleet managers
Find Loads on the Go By Jorge Sanchez, Product Manager, DAT Solutions Loads have been plentiful this year, with freight tonnage records set in August and freight volume surging well above expectations in September. From January through August, spot market freight availability as measured by load posts was up by more than 55% year over… Continue reading Find Loads on the Go
A story from the NBC affiliate in Atlanta highlights reasons not to idle: – thieves are targeting unattended idling vehicles – it is illegal in 31 states – idling accounts for 1.6% of GHG
“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
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