YMX Logistics Deploys 20 Orange EV Electric Yard Trucks

2026-01-26T12:57:01-06:00November 23, 2024|3rd Party Logistics|

“This relationship between YMX and Orange EV is a significant step forward in transforming yard operations across North America,” said Matt Yearling, CEO of YMX Logistics. “Besides the initial benefits of reduction in emissions and carbon footprint, our customers are also seeing improvements in the overall operational efficiency and seeking to expand. Our team members have also been sharing positive feedback about their new equipment and highlighting the positive impact on their health and day-to-day activities.” One of the most interesting aspects of this story – . – is that this isn’t a story about California’s ports, which mandate EVs. Instead, YMX is truly deploying these trucks throughout the country, with at least four currently in Chicago (and more on the way). “Our collaboration with YMX Logistics represents a powerful stride in delivering sustainable yard solutions at scale for enterprise customers,” explains Wayne Mathisen, CEO of Orange EV. “With rising demand for electric yard trucks, our joint efforts ensure that more companies can access the environmental, financial, and operational benefits of electrification … this is a win for the planet, the workforce, and the bottom line of these organizations.” We interviewed Orange EV founder Kurt Neutgens on a few months back, but if you’re not familiar with these purpose-built trucks, it’s worth a listen. Published: { "@context": "", "@type": "ImageObject", "contentUrl": "", "contentlocation": "United States", "url": "", "name": "Orange EV e-TRIEVER", "description": "e-TRIEVER White and orange pure electric yard truck", "keywords": "Zero-Emission Truck Sales in Canada, Orange EV, heavy-duty EV truck manufacturer, electric yard truck fleets, terminal trucks, Orange EV, Leading OEM, Industrial fleets, heavy-duty, electric vehicle solutions", "provider": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Orange EV", "url": "", "image": "" } }

DHL Supply Chain Reaches 50-Truck Milestone with Orange EV

2026-01-26T12:51:29-06:00January 10, 2024|3rd Party Logistics|

, DHL Supply Chain continues to take innovative actions, make real progress towards sustainability goals, and lead with transparency. DHL Supply Chain became Orange EV’s first customer in October 2015 and their first re-order came a year later. Orange EV electric yard trucks are now deployed to more than 30 DHL Supply Chain sites across the country, and the company has committed to both phasing out diesel yard trucks by 2025 and reducing its logistics-related greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050. “We deeply appreciate our partnership with DHL Supply Chain, now spanning eight years and 50 trucks. When DHL Supply Chain leaned in to purchase Orange EV’s very first electric yard truck, they single-handedly advanced the heavy-duty EV industry,” said Wayne Mathisen, CEO and co-founder of Orange EV. “Hundreds of other companies have now also made the move to electric since DHL has proven through years of testing and data that EV yard trucks save money and improve operations while eliminating emissions.” Orange EV is the leading heavy-duty electric truck manufacturer, with more than 1,000 trucks deployed across 36 states. Moving from diesel yard trucks to electric delivers myriad benefits. DHL Supply Chain estimates that operating 50 electric yard trucks in lieu of diesel eliminates more than 2,500 tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) annually, creating a healthier environment for drivers, site personnel, and surrounding communities. Orange EV trucks average more than 98% uptime compared to 70-80% uptime for diesel, increasing operational efficiency. Additional benefits range from reduced fuel, maintenance, and repair costs, to increased driver safety and satisfaction. "We cannot ignore the impact our operations have on the environment as a logistics company and therefore we are committed to implementing more sustainable approaches to doing business," said Stephan Schablinski, VP, GoGreen, DHL Supply Chain. "Through partnerships with companies like Orange EV we have been able to develop innovative solutions that reimagine the industry of logistics and take us closer to a green future.” – Excellence. Simply delivered. DHL is the leading global brand in the logistics industry. Our DHL divisions offer an unrivaled portfolio of logistics services ranging from national and international parcel delivery, e-commerce shipping and fulfillment solutions, international express, road, air and ocean transport to industrial supply chain management. With about 395,000 employees in more than 220 countries and territories worldwide, DHL connects people and businesses securely and reliably, enabling global sustainable trade flows. With specialized solutions for growth markets and industries including technology, life sciences and healthcare, engineering, manufacturing & energy, auto-mobility and retail, DHL is decisively positioned as “The logistics company for the world”. DHL is part of DHL Group. The Group generated revenues of more than 94 billion euros in 2022. With sustainable business practices and a commitment to society and the environment, the Group makes a positive contribution to the world. DHL Group aims to achieve net-zero emissions logistics by 2050. Published: { "@context": "", "@type": "ImageObject", "contentUrl": "", "contentlocation": "United States", "url": "", "name": "Orange EV e-TRIEVER", "description": "e-TRIEVER White and orange pure electric yard truck", "keywords": "Zero-Emission Truck Sales in Canada, Orange EV, heavy-duty EV truck manufacturer, electric yard truck fleets, terminal trucks, Orange EV, Leading OEM, Industrial fleets, heavy-duty, electric vehicle solutions", "provider": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Orange EV", "url": "", "image": "" } }

Keller Trucking Optimizes Customer Experience with Orange EV Electric Yard Trucks

2026-01-26T13:29:15-06:00August 30, 2022|3rd Party Logistics|

– Keller Trucking, an award-winning carrier and 3PL provider, today announced the deployment of an Orange EV pure electric yard truck to a food manufacturing operation in Northwest Ohio. With this and planned future deployments, Keller Trucking is advancing their customer-commitment to provide responsive, resourceful, and reliable solutions that increase sustainability, safety, and efficiency.

Ruan Adds Another EV Terminal Tractor to Fleet

2026-01-26T13:07:11-06:00April 27, 2022|3rd Party Logistics|

terminal tractor will be based in St. Joseph, Missouri, after the carrier found success with its first EV yard tractor in Minnesota. The carrier added its first Orange EV truck 18 months ago. The company, which ranks No. 37 on the list, announced this month that the EV tractor is part of its movement to explore alternative fuels for heavy-duty equipment to create a more energy-efficient supply chain. “To provide clean, efficient solutions for our customers, Ruan tests and invests in the latest technologies,” said Brad Gehring, Ruan’s VP of fleet services. Ruan also is testing compressed natural gas (CNG), renewable natural gas (RNG), biodiesel blends, and renewable hydrocarbon diesel within its fleet of 3,500 vehicles. Gehring added that the Orange tractor at its Minnesota terminal has been a reliable piece of equipment that has “exceeded uptime expectations.” A recent study on electric commercial vehicles found that terminal tractors are one of the best paths for Class 8 tractor conversion to battery-electric vehicles. Orange EV has more than 100 fleet customers across the country using about 400 of its tractors. “If you’re only a heavy-equipment operation, we suggest yard tractors as a way to go electric,”  , then box trucks, then short regional haul of beverage and groceries, then longer regional day cabs, and ultimately sleeper tractors.” The Orange EV tractor part of the NACFE study was Ruan’s yard dog running in Minnesota. “That tractor has been there for a year and a half—and I don’t think it’s missed a single day of service,” Zack Ruderman, Orange EV VP of sales and marketing, told after the NACFE study was released in March. “When we talk about the reduction in maintenance costs—that’s one piece of it—but the improvement in uptime is another piece of it.” Along with being low-hanging fruit for companies looking to reach sustainability goals, EV yard tractors have early records of reduced maintenance costs, according to NACFE. The quieter and smoother-moving vehicles also offer a better working environment for operators, the NACFE noted. “We have received positive feedback from our drivers, saying that they prefer the modern technology of the BEV yard spotters,” Tim Burke, the VP of transportation for . “They like that these EV terminal tractors improve uptime, do not require fueling, and there’s less preventive maintenance. They also appreciate that they are quiet, cool, and odorless.” Orange EV’s Ruderman noted that the NACFE study also should alleviate fleet worries about EVs operating in colder climates. “Cold weather is a common concern,” he said. “Fleets want to know if it will work. Meanwhile, diesel fuel gels in really cold weather—an issue you don’t have with EV yard tractors.” During the NACFE tests, Ruan reported temperatures as low as 33 degrees below zero Fahrenheit. “They had no issues,” Ruderman said. “The truck works fine. It just uses more energy to heat the cab and heat the battery boxes to make sure the batteries don’t get too cold.” Ruan noted that its exploration of alternative fuels eliminated hundreds of thousands of tons of carbon dioxide this decade. The 90-year-old, family-owned transportation and logistics management company offers dedicated and managed transportation, warehousing, and brokerage services across the U.S. It plans to further its sustainability efforts by adding more EV terminal tractors across the country, Ruan announced earlier in April. The carrier’s St. Joseph EV tractor was partially funded with a . Published: { "@context": "", "@type": "ImageObject", "contentUrl": "", "contentlocation": "United States", "url": "", "name": "Orange EV Charging Battery Station", "description": "Orange EV suggests that fleets take advantage of opportunity charging to keep the tractors' batteries powered to optimal levels during operations.", "provider": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Orange EV", "url": "", "image": "" } } { "@context": "", "@type": "ImageObject", "contentUrl": "", "contentlocation": "United States", "url": "", "name": "Ruan - Orange EV Electric Truck with Ruan Trailer_2022-1-17", "description": "Ruan Orange EV All Electric Terminal Truck", "datePublished": "2022-04-26", "provider": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Orange EV", "url": "", "image": "" } }

Ruan showcases Orange EV truck in NACFE Run on Less Electric Roadshow

2026-01-26T13:27:55-06:00November 30, 2021|3rd Party Logistics|

In September 2021, was one of 13 fleets participating in Run on Less Electric, coordinated by the North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE) and RMI. Run on Less showcases advancements in freight efficiency, and each Run highlights a specific trucking segment. The 2021 Run focused on electric truck technology. Over the 3-week event, Ruan showcased their Orange EV electric yard truck deployed to Otsego, Minnesota operations since September 2020. What is Ruan saying about their Orange EV truck? { "@context": "", "@type": "ImageObject", "contentUrl": "", "contentlocation": "United States", "url": "", "name": "runonless", "description": "Run on Less Electric", "provider": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Orange EV", "url": "", "image": "" } } { "@context": "", "@type": "ImageObject", "contentUrl": "", "contentlocation": "United States", "url": "", "name": "ruan-runonless", "description": "Ruan Run on Less Electric white truck", "provider": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Orange EV", "url": "", "image": "" } }

RDS Logistics Group Deploys All Electric Vehicles With Toyota

2026-01-26T13:32:29-06:00September 3, 2021|3rd Party Logistics|

RDS Logistics Group announced the deployment of a new electric vehicle fleet today. The new fleet will consist of seven electric terminal yard hostlers as part of RDS Logistics Groups' ongoing effort to promote sustainability. The EVs will be used at the Toyota Ontario Parts Center to increase overall performance and eliminate emissions. The delivery of the EV fleet marks the first electric vehicle deployment at the facility since the two companies joined forces over 24 years ago in 1997. "Adding these emissions-free vehicles to our fleet helps move us closer to achieving the carbon reduction goals laid out in Toyota's Challenge 2050," said , group manager, Parts Supply Chain Operations, Toyota Motor North America. "We're confident in the technology and capability of these new vehicles and look forward to continuing our long-standing relationship with RDS to achieve our common sustainability goals." RDS Logistics Group exists to serve the community and cultivate a better tomorrow for us all. The purchase of their new Orange EVs will assist in propelling environmental protection efforts forward. As a company, RDS Logistics Group has committed to lead the way in reducing carbon emissions, and they look forward to rallying around a more sustainable future. Through decades of industry leadership and proprietary technology, RDS continues to grow, evolve, and develop strategic partnerships with companies that share similar visions. "We are proud to inaugurate the use of Zero-Emissions yard spotters at Toyota's Ontario California facility and thereby contributing to Toyota's ambitious 2035 and 2050 clean air and renewable power initiatives," said , founder, RDS Logistics Group. "Building on this initiative, we are in the process of constructing an additional, greenfield Inland Empire facility that will utilize self-generated and stored solar power along with all-electric handling equipment and LEED qualified building and operating techniques. Toyota is a great business partner with whom to share our clean energy goals." , RDS is a leader in the logistics marketplace. Operations include Intermodal Drayage, Dedicated Trucking, Small Haul Trucking, Regional Trucking, Cross-Dock Services, Brokerage Services, and Yard Management. RDS consistently delivers better outcomes for customers by providing truth and transparency. Please find more information on how RDS is rallying together for our environment and the transportation industry at . ) has been a part of the cultural fabric in the U.S. for more than 60 years, and is committed to advancing sustainable, next-generation mobility through our Toyota and Lexus brands, plus our nearly 1,500 dealerships. Toyota has created a tremendous value chain and directly employs more than 36,000 in the U.S. The company has contributed world-class design, engineering, and assembly of more than 30 million cars and trucks at our 9 manufacturing plants, 10 including our joint venture in that begins production in 2021. To help inspire the next generation for a career in STEM-based fields, including mobility, Toyota launched its virtual education hub at .

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