CTL and Orange EV Team Up, marking a significant leap towards deploying cutting-edge pure-electric, zero-emission, DOT-compliant yard trucks across the United States. These revolutionary Orange EV yard trucks, coupled with on-site charging cabinets, will be available for lease to diverse customers within the food distribution and logistics industries.
The e-TRIEVER® yard trucks, boasting an impressive 81,000 lb. GCWR, are designed to tackle the most demanding conditions and heavy-duty cycles in the United States, maintaining functionality in an environmental temperature range from -40°F to 120°F. Orange EV has successfully developed multiple solutions that adhere to zero-emission standards without compromising on size and speed. The e-TRIEVER 4×2, with its standard 122-inch wheelbase, achieves an outstanding 98-99% average uptime.
Replacing conventional diesel yard trucks with the pure-electric e-TRIEVER models has proven to be an effective strategy in meeting and surpassing sustainability goals. This transition not only contributes to the reduction of driver fatigue, safety incidents, and driver turnover but also provides drivers with near-instant heating in winter and a cooler cab environment in summer. The result is zero diesel emissions, reduced vibration, and lower maintenance requirements.
Corey Eisen, Vice President of CTL, expressed the company’s commitment to supporting fleets across various industries in their zero-emission initiatives. He emphasized the importance of this partnership with Orange EV, acknowledging their leadership in the electric yard truck sector and the excitement about meeting the growing customer demand for electric vehicle (EV) transportation.
Kurt Neutgens, President and CTO of Orange EV, highlighted the pride in partnering with CTL, a company dedicated to assisting customers in achieving sustainability goals, reducing operating costs, and fostering a safer and cleaner work environment.
The CTL and Orange EV collaboration in electrifying the terminal truck industry not only focuses on environmental benefits but also underscores operational efficiencies and cost savings. Fleets adopting Orange EV’s electric yard trucks have reported annual savings ranging from $20,000 to $90,000 per truck. These savings result from reduced fuel costs, elimination of emissions control expenses, and savings in powertrain and brake maintenance. Moreover, minimizing downtime emerges as a significant cost-saving factor, with additional benefits seen in decreased operator turnover costs due to the safer working environments provided by EV yard trucks.
Orange EV offers a comprehensive turnkey solution, whether trucks are purchased, leased, or rented. This solution encompasses trucks, telematics, chargers, and on-site training, with dedicated service provided by Orange EV service technicians directly at the customer’s location. The partnership between CTL and Orange EV not only propels environmental sustainability but also enhances operational excellence and financial savings within the terminal truck industry.
About Commercial Trailer Leasing:
Founded in 1964 by the Eisen and Gottsegen families, Commercial Trailer Leasing, Inc. is a full-service trailer lessor, providing the most reliable and quality leasing and service programs throughout the nation. CTL’s suite of services includes 24/7 emergency roadside assistance, fleet tracking, and refrigeration telematics. CTL recently completed a merger with Star Leasing Company, North East Trailer Services (NETS), and Cooling Concepts to create one of the largest full-service trailer lessors in the United States. Together, these companies have a combined fleet size of 55,000 trailers with over 30 locations across the United States. For more information, visit www.ctleasing.com.
About Orange EV:
Orange EV, headquartered in Kansas City, KS, is the leading equipment manufacturer of heavy-duty, all-electric terminal trucks. Orange EV has been building new and re-powered terminal trucks since 2015 and was the nation’s first manufacturer to commercially deploy and scale 100% electric, Class 8 vehicles. Drivers and management prefer Orange EV’s purpose-built, zero-emission terminal trucks because they are safer, more reliable, and provide significant cost savings. Orange EV yard vehicles also meet the most rigorous duty cycles and 24/7 shift schedules. Today, Orange EV’s trucks are used by more than 230 fleets across 36 states, Canada, and the Caribbean and have surpassed 12.8 million miles and 4.4 million hours of operation. For more information, please visit www.orangeev.com.