yard truck News Updates

Orange EV is expanding its presence at East Coast ports through a major fleet order in New Jersey and a newly announced deployment in Philadelphia.

Fleets are realizing that electric terminal tractors can reliably move trailers within logistics yards while generating measurable savings.

Orange EV marked delivery of its 2,000th electric terminal truck with a deployment to Coca-Cola Canada Bottling, the company announced June 23.

Orange EV said the orders reflect a shift in yard operations as more organizations move from limited tests to larger deployments of electric terminal trucks.

Lazer Logistics appointed Josh Lee as president, effective immediately, the company announced Oct. 14.

Although proponents of electric terminal tractors say it’s just a matter of time before they’ll fill yards across the country, there are still some challenges ahead.

Kalmar Ottawa has begun selling its new OT2 EV electric-powered terminal tractor with initial deliveries set to begin in the second quarter.

Autonomous electric yard tractor software developer Outrider raised $62 million in an oversubscribed Series D financing round, it said Oct. 24.

Kriete Trucks Centers announced it is now an authorized dealer of Autocar-brand terminal tractors.

As the logistics industry moves into the new year, supply chain challenges still remain. Although yard operations serve a critical link, the yard can become a black hole if not managed properly.