For Drivers

Shorepower truck stop electrification (TSE) benefits everyone. If you're a Driver, Shorepower means no more idling, noise and vibration during layovers. It also saves fuel and reduces maintenance and component wear. Shorepower’s system delivers reliable, high quality power for on-board amenities such as heating, cooling and entertainment. See this spreadsheet for typical savings. You’ll also get cable TV and WiFi Internet connections (where available) with the Shorepower services. Access to news and information will also help you avoid traffic and bad weather. 

Start Using Shorepower TSE

To enjoy the benefits of Shorepower you need 3 things:

1) An appliance or electrical device for your truck cab that uses 110-volt alternating current (AC). This could be a heater, air conditioning unit, microwave, coffee maker, TV, DVD player, laptop, lights, refrigerator, etc.

2) A heavy-duty extension cord like the one shown below on the left, to plug into the Shorepower pedestal.  A 12-gauge or larger cord is recommended.  If you don’t have a heavy-duty extension cord you can buy one at a Shorepower equipped travel plaza, or order one by following this link.  See the network of Shorepower travel plazas here. You can also plug in an ethernet cable for Internet access at some installations.

 
3) A Shorepower account or credit card to open a new Shorepower account or to buy a single use service. To open a Shorepower account or purchase a single use service call 1-888-841-3137.

When you have completed Steps 1 - 3 pull your rig into a parking space at a travel plaza equipped with Shorepower pedestals and follow the connection instructions on the sign. 

For further help follow this link or call 1-888-841-3137.
For more about owner and fleet benefits of Shorepower follow this link.