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Hub Group begins electric truck fleet pilot

Posted April 22, 2021 11:00 pm

OAK BROOK, - Hub Group began an electric truck fleet pilot Friday using semitrucks from Daimler Trucks of North America as part of Freightliner's CX fleet. This will be part of a six-month test in Southern California across a variety of freight environments and conditions in both dedicated and drayage freight operations, the company said.

"This test is an exciting next step in our innovation and sustainability journey," said Phil Yeager, Hub Group president and chief operating officer. "It is part of Hub Group's long-term strategy to bring to market innovation that has a meaningful impact on our customers' businesses and reduce the supply chain's impact on the environment."

The Freightliner trucks will be driven seven days per week over the six-month test. Hub Group engineers will analyze performance across multiple data points including range, payload, traffic conditions, charging scenarios, maintenance and safety, Hub Group said.

Hub Group, with 5,000 employees across the globe and annual revenues of $3.7 billion, offers comprehensive transportation and logistics management solutions.

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