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": "" } }

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Dole Deploys Orange EV Electric to Port of San Diego Operations

2026-01-26T13:47:40-06:00April 26, 2022|Port Operations|

— Supervisor Nora Vargas (@SupNoraVargas) April 11, 2022 At a ceremony at its terminal yard at the Port of San Diego, California, Dole Food Company announced a $1.5 million dollar electrification project at its West Coast port operation. This project has funded five new electric utility tractor rigs to add to Dole’s growing electric fleet of container transfer trucks. These new terminal tractors — adding to two existing electric vehicles currently in operation at the facility — are funded in part via the Clean Off-Road Equipment Voucher Incentive Project (CORE) administered by the . CORE is intended to accelerate deployment of advanced technology in the off-road sector by providing a streamlined way for fleets to access funding that helps offset the incremental costs of such technology. Dole will retire four diesel-powered terminal tractors with these new battery-electric units, resulting in a substantial emission reduction. As per the research submitted in Dole’s application to CORE, each new unit will avoid 0.3194 tons NOx/year over the 10-year life for a total reduction of 3.194 tons NOx per UTR and a cumulative project emissions reduction of 12.776 tons NOx over the 10 years. With these changes, Dole said, 35% of its port transfer terminal tractors are electric, well on its way to meet the company goal to be 100% electrified in its UTR fleet by 2030. Dole’s electrification efforts also align with the Port’s Maritime Clean Air Strategy, which helps identify future projects and initiatives to improve health through cleaner air while also supporting efficient and modern maritime operations. In alignment with The Dole Way sustainability framework, Dole has demonstrated its continuing commitment to the local environment and surrounding communities of the port by the following: Dole will be announcing a partnership with to build a new fleet charging station at its facility at the Port’s Tenth Avenue Marine Terminal as it moves further to electrify all 20 UTRs in its fleet. Published: For more, see San Diego NBC 7's video coverage at the Port of San Diego: { "@context": "", "@type": "ImageObject", "contentUrl": "", "contentlocation": "United States", "url": "", "name": "OEV_Dole_PortOfSanDiego_Photo4_4_11_22", "description": "Dole company mascot and Orange EV trucks", "datePublished": "2016-07-26", "provider": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Orange EV", "url": "", "image": "" } }

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Masters Gallery Foods Is First Manufacturer in Wisconsin to Deploy Orange EV

2026-01-26T12:05:46-06:00April 26, 2022|Manufacturing|

PLYMOUTH, Wis., April 12, 2022 – Masters Gallery Foods added to its award-winning green initiatives with the purchase of a pure-electric terminal truck from Orange EV, making it the first manufacturer in the state of Wisconsin to deploy their 100% electric Class 8 truck. Deployed on April 1, 2022 at the company’s Oostburg, Wisconsin, facility, Masters Gallery purchased the electric vehicle for its ability to eliminate diesel emissions, reduce its carbon footprint, increase safety and improve overall efficiency. “Masters Gallery Foods strives to manufacture and distribute products with minimum energy consumption and waste generation,” said Andy Pfister, vice president of procurement and industrial sales for Masters Gallery Foods. “The Orange EV truck aligns with our sustainability efforts, providing a significant increase in efficiency and longevity compared to diesels, thereby also reducing the necessity and frequency of replacing vehicles. Our plan is to go completely electric with our terminal fleet by June 2023.” “Industry analyses conclude that terminal trucks are the best way for fleets to begin their Class 8 electrification journey, and in the process, make meaningful emissions reductions,” said Zack Ruderman, Orange EV vice president of sales and marketing. “Replacing one moderate-use diesel yard truck with electric eliminates an estimated 750 tons of carbon dioxide over its lifetime use. We applaud Masters Gallery Foods for their leadership in the heavy-duty EV sector, and their commitment to deploying safer, healthier equipment.” “We believe sustainability is inherent to long-term success, and the decisions we make today influence our people, the environment and our community. We work diligently to integrate social responsibility into all of our business operations,” said Jeff Gentine, Masters Gallery Foods president and CEO. “We are constantly on the lookout for advancements in knowledge and technology as they relate to our environment.” Published: { "@context": "", "@type": "ImageObject", "contentUrl": "", "contentlocation": "United States", "url": "", "name": "orage-ev-delivered-to-masters-gallery-in-oostburg", "description": "Masters Gallery Foods Orange EV Electric Truck", "datePublished": "2022-04-25", "provider": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Orange EV", "url": "", "image": "" } }

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RMS Deploys Orange EV Trucks to CSX Terminal in Pennsylvania

2026-01-26T14:28:46-06:00March 20, 2022|Rail Intermodal|

RMS replaced five diesel yard hostlers – semi-tractors used to move containerized cargo – with five electric yard hostlers at the CSX Intermodal terminal in Chambersburg. A $1 million grant made the replacement project possible. “By replacing old diesel-engine trucks with zero-emission electric trucks, Rail Management Services has eliminated a source of nitrogen oxide pollution in the Chambersburg area, helping residents breathe healthier air,” said DEP Secretary Patrick McDonnell. "They're also helping to lower greenhouse gas emissions, while saving on fueling costs, two more reasons for companies’ growing interest in cleaner running vehicles for daily industrial use.” The terminal is owned by CSX, a national leader in rail-based freight transportation. Pacific Rail Services, a division of RMS, oversees the intermodal loading and unloading operation at the facility. The OrangeEV all-electric powered, zero-emission vehicles went into service in June 2021. On average, the five electric hostlers move a combined 500-600 shipping containers daily. The estimated emission reduction benefits from this project are: This project is expected to save approximately 50,000 gallons of diesel fuel each year. “Rail Management Services strives to be the leader of alternative fuel opportunities within the intermodal industry,” said RMS Vice President Ed Morgenthaler. “We currently have Orange EV electric hostling trucks at six different locations and have been approved for funding at two more locations this year. Our goal is to continuously integrate strategic economic opportunities, all the while reducing significant CO2 emissions. Working in conjunction with CSX and the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, we feel we have accomplished this at our Chambersburg facility with the purchase of our five electric hostlers.” The terminal is in an environmental justice area, defined by DEP as communities where 20 percent or more individuals live in poverty and/or 30 percent or more of the population are residents of color. Published: { "@context": "", "@type": "ImageObject", "contentUrl": "", "contentlocation": "United States", "url": "", "name": "RMS Orange EV Trucks in PA", "description": "A man with a hazard vest and protective hat with EV trucks", "datePublished": "2022-03-20", "provider": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Orange EV", "url": "", "image": "" } }

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Orange EV Trucks Are First All-Electric Cargo Equipment at Tacoma Intermodal Yard

2026-01-26T14:34:04-06:00March 14, 2022|Rail Intermodal|

The South Intermodal Yard (SIM) in Tacoma will be the first location for all-electric yard handling equipment in The Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA) gateway. The SIM Electric Truck Project represents a $2.2 million investment for equipment purchase and infrastructure installation supported by funding from Tacoma Power, Rail Management Services and DERA grant funds. “The NWSA is very excited to welcome the first all-electric yard handling equipment to Tacoma. “This is delivering on our commitment to reduce maritime emissions through the Northwest Ports Clean Air Strategy while also increasing operational efficiency and demonstrating the effectiveness of zero-emission equipment in our gateway.” “Partnerships like this move our community forward toward a clean energy future,” said . “Transportation is the top polluter in our region, and we can help combat that by transitioning the fueling of vehicles to our clean, renewable hydroelectric energy.” In 2020, the NWSA was awarded $732,000 in Diesel Reduction Act (DERA) grant funding which supported the purchase of six electric yard trucks by Rail Management Services. The terminal tractors were furnished by pure electric heavy-duty truck company, Orange EV. The project has been further supported by Tacoma Power’s Cargo and Material Handling Equipment and Hostler Trucks program with $132,000 for infrastructure components of the project. Each electric yard truck will be used to move containers on chassis to and from container stacks and rail cars. Rail Management Services has experience successfully deploying zero-emission cargo handling equipment in other locations around the country. Over the lifetime of the equipment and with grant funds included, purchase and operational costs of the electric trucks will be near that of current diesel cargo equipment models, making this investment a strategic environmental benefit to surrounding port areas. The SIM Electric Yard Truck project is expected to reduce GHG’s and diesel particulate matter in the NWSA gateway by approximately 259 tons per year and 1.41 tons per year, respectively. Electricity is not only cleaner than traditional diesel equipment, but has operational advantages such as being less expensive to operate and requiring less maintenance due to fewer moving parts. Published: { "@context": "", "@type": "ImageObject", "contentUrl": "", "contentlocation": "United States", "url": "", "name": "Orange EV trucks at Tacoma intermodal yard", "description": "Orange EV trucks at Tacoma intermodal yard", "datePublished": "2022-03-14", "provider": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Orange EV", "url": "", "image": "" } }

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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": "" } }

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