Proper Inverter Maintenance
As with anything you interact with on a regular basis (your vehicle, household appliances, etc.), inverters require a little bit of maintenance and upkeep. Most inverters used on heavy-duty…
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Drive Hands-Free with the Aware Audio Interrupter
California marks their ten year anniversary of hands-free laws this year. With the exceptions of private property or use in an emergency, cell phones are illegal to use for calling,…
The SteadyCharge – Keep Your Batteries Charged No Matter the Season
At Purkeys, our job is to improve the lives of truck drivers through the creation of unique battery solutions. Our solutions often come about from solving real world problems for…
SafeFreight Helps Prevent Cargo Theft from Straight Trucks
Cargo theft doesn’t seem to be an issue until it happens to you, and with the number of cargo thefts in the United States rising 25% in the first quarter…
SteadyCharge™ Replenishes Auxiliary Batteries, Extends Their Life, and Reduces Maintenance for Refrigerated and Heated Trailers
Purkeys’ new SteadyCharge can maximize the lifespan of dedicated batteries in trailer refrigeration and heating units, saving fleets thousands in downtime, maintenance and replacement costs. Purkeys just announced the introduction of its…
Solar Calculator for Heavy-Duty Trucks
Truck drivers travel an estimated 140 billion miles every year, and most of that time is spent under the sun. In order to harness and utilize all of this unused…
Solar Dash Counters Parasitic Load
Looking for solar solutions that will maximize the efficiency of your fleet? Allow us to introduce you to the Solar Dash. The Solar Dash is Purkeys’ solar charging system that…
It’s Solar’s Time to Shine in the Trucking Industry
Solar technology gradually has been working its way into everyday life, and now it has made its way to the trucking industry. When done right, solar offers long-term energy and…
3 No LED Scenarios in Purkeys Select and Direct Liftgate Charging Systems
It can be frustrating to check your liftgate charging system only to see there is no LED illuminated. If you run into this issue, fret not! We are here to…
Overcoming Liftgate Low Voltage Performance Issues
Liftgates of all makes and models are an important part of many drivers’ routines. Regardless of liftgate type, all liftgates occasionally encounter a performance issue. Of all the possible performance…
Reefer Enhancement Module
Purkeys’ Reefer Enhancement Module works with any of the Select™ liftgate charging systems. It allows the Select to use the trailer refrigeration units as an optional power source to charge…
Stroke Prevention for Truckers
Staying healthy as a truck driver isn’t easy, especially when a large portion of your day involves keeping yourself and your cargo safe in stressful driving conditions and dealing with…