Safely Power Your Hybrid eTRU at the Dock
SAFEX allows hybrid eTRU units to be safely plugged into 480 VAC shore power at the dock (meeting CARB regulations) and automatically protects both employees and equipment. This system has…
Drivers
Warming up a Holiday Cup of Cheer
What better way to wrap up the year than with a warm mug of Christmas brew? The best part is, even if you’re spending practically every waking moment in the…
Benefits of Electric Pallet Jacks
Two of the most common benefits of electric pallet jacks are that they allow for an expanded driver pool and they allow cargo to be loaded and unloaded more efficiently.…
Thanksgiving Pie and Candied Pecans for Truckers
Over the road truck driving is notorious for its long hours. So why not take advantage of those long hours? If you’ve got an inverter in your cab and a…
Providing Power in the Trailer to Prevent Dead Batteries: A Case Study
It’s important for fleets to streamline their operations so they can be efficient as possible. But there are a lot of areas that need attention in order to make everything…
From Summer Heat to Winter Cold: What Happens to your Batteries
Winter is a rough time of year for vehicles—particularly for their batteries and electrical systems. Because of this, there are two times a year that a truck should be checked…
Halloween Treat for Truckers
It’s an unspoken rule that Halloween requires having an excess of sugary treats—even as an adult. So why not brew something sweet in your cab (easy to do using a…
Is Your Pallet Jack Losing Power?
Too often, AC power is not available to charge electric pallet jacks while the truck is on the road. For drivers who spend long days making delivery after delivery, this…
Protect Trucks from Cargo Theft
Each year, cargo theft costs the United States an estimated $15 to $30 billion dollars. Even though this is a broad range, it represents a large amount of loss. Unfortunately,…
The Driving Companion You’ve Been Missing
Driving can be an incredibly relaxing activity. Taking in all that scenery, seeing the world from a different angle…it’s the modern-day adventure! However, being on the road for hours on…
How to Improve the Safety of Your Fleet (And Maintain It)
Safety is undeniably one of the biggest concerns in the commercial trucking industry, but many fleet companies struggle to maintain the high safety standard they desire. In this blog, we…
Measuring energy consumption from AC powered devices in your tractor
How much electrical power do AC devices in your tractor actually consume? Too often, drivers guess how much power their accessories require and end up using an incorrectly rated inverter…