Shorepower – Plug In and Save

Free Shorepower Gear!

Free Hat Friday! Post a photo on your page of your truck plugged in to Shorepower on Facebpook, then tag Shorepower in the photo, and we’ll send you a free hat!

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Another useful Plug-in tool..

Drivers – these 100′ cord reels are handy when rolling up that cord. Click the image to see the Product listing on Amazon… Product Description K-100 Features:-Product Type:Air Hose Reel. Dimensions:-Hose Length:150-Overall Product Weight:2-Hose Reel Height – Top to Bottom:13.5 -Hose Reel Width – Side to Side:11 From the Manufacturer Cord manager is a deluxe… Continue reading Another useful Plug-in tool..

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Good Deals on Plug in supplies…

Best deal on 100′ 12-gauge extension cord is at Costco, item #666735. Recently spotted for $39.99 but call to local Oregon store revealed $42.99. A similar cord can also be purchased here on our site, along with a portable heater and a power strip.

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Free Power through March 31, Shorepower discussed in Land Line Magazine

Land Line magazine discusses free Shorepower… “Shorepower Technologies, which offers truck stop electrification, extended its offer to truckers to continue using the company’s power pedestals free of charge through March 31. Since October 2012, Shorepower Technologies has seen an 85 percent increase in the number of truck stops adding electric plug-in power pedestals and an… Continue reading Free Power through March 31, Shorepower discussed in Land Line Magazine

New Location Grand Opening

Shorepower’s new location at the Deerfield Travel Center in Steele, MO is opening January 30, 2013! Join us for an introduction to Shorepower, prizes and giveaways.  

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New Location Grand Opening

Shorepower’s newest location at Sapp Bros. in Clearfield, PA is opening January 30, 2013! Join us for a demonstration of Truck Stop Electrification equipment, prizes and giveaways. Free Shorepower for all! Sapp Bros Travel Center 15196 Clearfield Shawville Highway Clearfield, PA 16830

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States pursue anti-idling incentives…Shorepower-capable equipment can get a weight exemption.

Land Line Magazine details the latest updates in State Anti-Idling legislation. “States were given the ability in 2005 to allow heavy-duty trucks to exceed the 80,000-pound maximum weight limit to encourage the use of idling-reduction equipment. “In recent years many states have adopted rules at their statehouses to increase the weight limits for trucks equipped… Continue reading States pursue anti-idling incentives…Shorepower-capable equipment can get a weight exemption.

Fleet Equipment Magazine Recomends Shorepower for Idling Alternatives

“Every hour of idle time in a long-haul operation can decrease fuel efficiency by 1%,” the paper states. “Idle/PTO fuel consumption increases exponentially with engine speed.” “Details…include the following fuel consumption rates at idle: • 650 RPM = 0.5 gallons per hour • 1,000 RPM = 1 gallon per hour • 1,200 RPM = 1.5… Continue reading Fleet Equipment Magazine Recomends Shorepower for Idling Alternatives

CDL Life News Reveals Top 10 Truck Stops in the US

Did your favorite site make the list?? Shorepower locations at Jubitz and Little America are in the top 5! “Several times over the last year, we’ve asked you to tell us about your favorite truck stop.  Not surprisingly, the small mom  and pop truck stops came out on top and the larger, chain stops landed… Continue reading CDL Life News Reveals Top 10 Truck Stops in the US

Volvo’s New Braking Tech

Volvo Trucks has developed Collision Warning with Emergency Brake – an advanced emergency braking system equipped with early collision warning to help prevent severe accidents caused by inattention. –Read the Press Release Here–

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