Anderson DuBose Deploys Orange EV Electric Yard Truck in McDonald’s Distribution Network

2026-01-26T12:08:08-06:00August 30, 2017|Warehouse & Distribution|

KANSAS CITY, MO and ROCHESTER, NY, August 29, 2017 - distribution network. The Orange EV , an important step in the sustainability efforts of both Anderson DuBose and McDonald’s. Anderson DuBose has long been committed to minimizing the company’s environmental impact and utilizes an environmental management system that meets : 2004 Certification. Each year, Anderson DuBose sets aggressive sustainability targets to reduce electricity consumption, diesel fuel usage, and waste-to-landfill. Switching to a 100% electric yard truck significantly reduces the company's carbon footprint while also supporting their customer's vision to "realize a food supply where people, animals and the planet thrive." Moving to electric also provides a better working environment for Anderson DuBose employees with a truck that is . “I’ve heard nothing but great comments from the drivers," said Tom Hank, General Manager of the Anderson DuBose Rochester facility. "Orange EV’s truck is more comfortable and our operators really like the quiet and smooth operation. Management is pleased that we can provide a safer and healthier working environment – the truck has no engine and no emissions." This change also positively impacts its neighbors and broader community. “We appreciate the spirit of partnership and sense of shared-mission the entire Anderson DuBose team has brought to the relationship," noted Mike Saxton, Orange EV's chief commercial officer. The Anderson DuBose Company works closely with the other members of the to identify and share best practices. "Being the first to identify the Orange EV truck and work through the steps to on-board the vehicle enables us to be a resource for the other distributors," commented Tom. "They can visit, observe truck operations, understand our design and business case, and hopefully deploy more trucks throughout the country." Headquartered in Lordstown, Ohio, . Kansas City based . { "@context": "", "@type": "ImageObject", "contentUrl": "", "url": "", "contentlocation": "US", "name": "the-anderson-dubose-pure-electric-yard-truck-manufactured-by-orange-ev-300x208.jpg", "description": "The Anderson DuBose pure-electric terminal truck manufactured by Orange EV", "provider": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Orange EV", "url": "", "image": "" } } { "@context": "", "@type": "ImageObject", "contentUrl": "", "url": "", "contentlocation": "US", "name": "the-anderson-dubose-pure-electric-yard-truck-manufactured-by-orange-ev-300x208.jpg", "description": "The Anderson DuBose pure-electric terminal truck manufactured by Orange EV", "provider": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Orange EV", "url": "", "image": "" } }