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7 Most Frequently Asked Questions About Freight Rates

Below is a list of some of the questions I get asked most often about the spot market rates you see when you’re searching for loads on DAT load boards. If you have a question that I didn’t include, please send it, and I can answer it on the blog. Where do the rates come from?… Continue reading 7 Most Frequently Asked Questions About Freight Rates

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Workplace Charging Gaining Traction

shanin blake onlyfans queenonly2 Workplace charging is helping thousands of employees across the country save money and the environment – Shorepower being one of those workplaces. With 93% percent of drivers commuting less than 35 miles one-way to work each day, switching to an electric vehicle could save your employees $1,000 or more each year.… Continue reading Workplace Charging Gaining Traction

5 Things Truck Drivers Love

1. Respect the Driver’s Time An extra 15 minutes held up at a loading dock or stuck in traffic can be the difference between a driver getting home to family and being stuck in the sleeper cabin another night. Drivers take extra care to manage their hours-of-service (HOS) and mandatory breaks so they can avoid… Continue reading 5 Things Truck Drivers Love

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How to Get Your Operating Authority

If you’re an owner-operator who’s leased on with a carrier, you’ve probably toyed with the idea of getting your own authority. While there’s a lot less financial risk when you’re leased on, many drivers want the chance to earn more money and run independently. There are a lot of upfront costs associated with getting your… Continue reading How to Get Your Operating Authority

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Shortage of Truck Parking Leads to Innovation

Michigan is testing parking sensing technology to let drivers know where parking is available on their routes, before they run out of Hours-of-Service. We applaud this technology and hope it is adopted throughout the country. In addition, we look forward to the day when technology will not only tell drivers where spaces are available but… Continue reading Shortage of Truck Parking Leads to Innovation

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ATRI reveals survey results on truck parking issues

“The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) today released the results of its Commercial Driver Perspectives on Truck Parking survey, the first in a series of technical memoranda focused on critical truck parking issues.  The survey collected information from truck drivers on the use of private versus public rest stops, preferred locations for reserved parking, and… Continue reading ATRI reveals survey results on truck parking issues

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Truckstop Technology

An article titled “Truckstop of the Future” recently appeared in Stop Watch magazine, which discussed new innovations and technology. We believe plug-in stations (Truck Stop Electrification) will also be part of future truckstops as the long term benefits of idle reduction and fuel savings are unquestionable. Some of the innovations discussed include: purchasing items and getting delivery at… Continue reading Truckstop Technology

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Are you using green tech like Shorepower? Nominate yourself!

“Heavy Duty Trucking wants to identify some of the “greenest” fleets in the country for our 2015 Top Green Fleets issue and at the same time learn more about our nation’s fleets. “HDT is looking for fleets that have made a commitment to sustainability, alternative fuels, lowering greenhouse gas emissions and increasing fuel economy in… Continue reading Are you using green tech like Shorepower? Nominate yourself!

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Truck Drivers Ride in Style With Tricked-Out Sleepers

“The American Trucking Association estimates that there is a shortage of about 35,000 to 40,000 drivers and, in 10 years, the industry will need 1 million new drivers as a generation of truckers retires. “Trucking companies “are finding that basically this package that we have here is something to attract and retain drivers,” he said.… Continue reading Truck Drivers Ride in Style With Tricked-Out Sleepers

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