By Kevin Scullin, Product Manager, DAT Solutions The hours-of-service rules that went into place in 2013 hurt trucking companies economically. The HOS rules reduced fleet productivity by 3% to 5%, and drivers lost between $1.6 billion to $3.9 billion in wages as a result of the legislation. Rates rose as capacity tightened, but not enough to offset… Continue reading HOS Rules Cost Drivers Billions in Wages

By Mecca Burris, TruckersB2B Even with diesel prices dropping, fuel is still one of the largest expenses for carriers. The better you’re able to control that cost, the more profitable your business will be. One of the easiest ways to manage fuel costs is using a fuel card rather than relying on a corporate credit… Continue reading 5 Advantages of Using Fuel Cards vs. Credit Cards

This new headset from Maven Machines may be able to help determine if you are too tired to drive. Also, plugging into Shorepower may help eliminate unnecessary emissions and noise from your sleeper cab, improving your sleeping environment.  Visit www.shorepowerconnect.com to find your next plug in location.

Diesel Price Rises for Fifth Week, Gaining 2.6¢ to $2.904 “Diesel’s national average price rose for a fifth consecutive week, climbing 2.6 cents to $2.904 a gallon, the Department of Energy reported May 18. “Gasoline also rose for the fifth week, gaining 5.3 cents to $2.744, DOE said after its weekly survey of filling stations.… Continue reading Diesel Prices are still climbing… Shorepower can help you save!

“Heavy-duty diesel vehicles were measured for noise level, whole-body vibration from the driver’s seat, and in-cab air quality while the vehicles were parked with engine idling at a rest area and while they were driven. “These baseline data will help similar studies determine whether new truck designs have changed these conditions for drivers. “Long-haul truck drivers can potentially be… Continue reading Noise Level, Whole-Body Vibration and in-Cab Air Quality Study

CARB fines trucking company $524,675 for air rules violations “On Monday, May 11, CARB announced in a news release Randy’s Trucking would pay $524,675 after breaking multiple state diesel emissions regulations – particularly the state’s Truck and Bus Regulation and its requirement that portions of all fleets meet 2007 model year emissions standards. “A CARB… Continue reading Make Sure You are Up to Date and Meeting Emission Standards

“The average price of a gallon of on-highway diesel went up by 2.4 cents from last week to $2.878 per gallon for the week ending Monday, May 11. This marks the fourth consecutive week of increases after five weeks of declining prices. “Diesel price averages went up in all 10 regions in the U.S., according… Continue reading Upward trend continues nationwide for average diesel prices – Shorepower can help you save!

Are you traveling across the U.S. in an electric vehicle? Shorepower offers several types of power at our truck stop locations. For electric vehicle owners looking to take advantage of faster Level 2 power at Shorepower host sites, you might consider this adapter product, which offers 20A/208V of charging capability. A Nissan Leaf with a 6.6kW… Continue reading Electric Vehicles and Shorepower TSE

PORTLAND, Ore., May 5, 2015 –  A free webinar will be hosted by the California Air Resources Board in conjunction with Shorepower Technologies. The webinar will cover an overview of CA TRU Regulation as well as electrification solutions to reduce compliance costs PLUS a Q&A session. DATE: Tuesday, May 12, 2015 TIME: 11:00am – 12:00 pmTo register, please go to: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3781115300614438145For additional… Continue reading California TRU Regulation & Electric Infrastructure Solutions Webinar