DHL Supply Chain has recently deployed its first Class 8 electric trucks, with the first two operating in California. The global LTL company, which ranks No. 59 on the FleetOwner 500: For-Hire, plans to deploy another 11 EVs in Ohio, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania.
"Our commitment to sustainability extends beyond reducing our environmental impact,“ said Jim Monkmeyer, president of transportation at DHL Supply Chain. “We see electric trucks as a strategic investment that offers numerous advantages for our company and the communities we serve. From improved efficiency and a better driving experience to reduced air and noise pollution, electric trucks are the future of transportation.”
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A six-month DHL Supply Chain-led pilot of a Class 8 EV truck revealed the truck consumed, on average, 50% less energy for the same job compared to its diesel counterpart.
The heavy-duty Freightliner eCascadia electric trucks being deployed in the U.S. join more than 30,000 light- to heavy-duty EVs in DHL operations worldwide. In 2023, the company added 30 new EV yard trucks, bringing its U.S. operations to include 60 EVs.
