Fast Lane Transportation Expands Orange EV Electric Fleet

2026-01-27T11:03:39-06:00June 26, 2025|Rail Intermodal|

. Fast Lane Transportation Inc., a Southern California-based provider of intermodal and logistics services, is expanding its fleet of Orange EV electric yard trucks after years of consistent performance, low maintenance, and standout customer service. The company currently operates nine Orange EV trucks and plans to grow its fleet over the next 18 months to meet rising demand and strengthen market share. What began as a cautious first step into electric trucks in 2019 has now become a core part of Fast Lane's operations. According to Operations Manager Henry Wilson, Orange EV's reliability and responsive support turned early uncertainty into long-term confidence. "We were hesitant at first. It was a big shift and there were a lot of unknowns," said Wilson. "But Orange EV delivered. The performance has been incredible, and when we've needed service, our Orange EV technician arrived quickly and completed the service onsite. That kind of support is a big reason we're expanding." Fast Lane's fleet includes Orange EV trucks that are now five to six years old and still running strong. The trucks operate daily in harsh yard environments - including mud, dirt, potholes, and more - without any drop in performance. "Our trucks take a beating," Wilson added. "But they keep running. That kind of durability matters to us and our customers." Key reasons Fast Lane continues to invest in Orange EV include: "It's been a privilege to work with Fast Lane and to help keep their operations running smoothly," said Wayne Mathisen, Co-Founder and CEO of Orange EV. "Our onsite, we-come-to-you mobile service is designed to minimize downtime and maximize efficiency. We look forward to expanding our relationship and continuing to deliver the reliable support they count on." Given the proven value from these yard trucks, Fast Lane Transportation is building on its success and positioning for continued growth using Orange EV's turnkey electric truck solutions. 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": "" } }

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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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Rail Management Services (RMS) Re-Orders Orange EV T-Series after Successful Chicago Deployment

2026-01-26T14:44:44-06:00March 2, 2017|Rail Intermodal|

Leading rail intermodal firm expands use of electric yard trucks KANSAS CITY, Mo., February 29, 2017 – Orange EV today announced that Rail Management Services (RMS) has placed a follow-on order for nine (9) additional T-Series pure electric terminal trucks. RMS, one of the largest rail intermodal yard operators in the United States, purchased their first Orange EV truck in July 2016 for use at a Class 1 railyard in Chicago. Ed Morgenthaler, Vice President of Maintenance, Safety, Legal and Operations for RMS, estimates that the Chicago yard ranks as one of the top five toughest sites of their 40+ [...]

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