ABF Freight Expands Its Sustainable Operations with Orange EV
KANSAS CITY, Kan. – March 25, 2025 – Orange EV, a leading innovator in the electric medium and heavy-duty vehicle market, is proud to announce that ABF Freight, an ArcBest company and a major less-than-truckload (LTL) carrier, has expanded its fleet of terminal trucks with Orange EV’s zero-emission, electric terminal trucks. This expansion represents ABF Freight’s continued commitment to reducing its carbon footprint and promoting sustainable operations.
Background on Orange EV
Orange EV is a Canadian company that designs, manufactures, and markets electric terminal trucks. These trucks are specifically designed for short-haul applications in freight terminals and distribution centers. They offer several benefits, including reduced operating costs, improved productivity, and most importantly, zero tailpipe emissions.
Impact on ABF Freight
ABF Freight’s decision to expand its fleet with Orange EV trucks signifies a significant step towards more sustainable logistics operations. The electric terminal trucks will replace the traditional diesel-powered trucks, reducing the company’s reliance on fossil fuels and decreasing its carbon footprint. With these trucks, ABF Freight aims to improve the air quality around its terminals and contribute to a cleaner environment.
Benefits to ABF Freight
- Reduced Operating Costs: Electric terminal trucks have lower operating costs compared to diesel-powered trucks due to reduced fuel consumption and maintenance expenses.
- Improved Productivity: Electric terminal trucks offer quicker acceleration and smoother operation, resulting in increased productivity and efficiency in freight terminal operations.
- Zero Emissions: Replacing diesel-powered trucks with electric terminal trucks will help ABF Freight reduce its carbon footprint and contribute to a cleaner environment.
Impact on the World
The transportation sector is a significant contributor to greenhouse gas emissions. By transitioning to electric terminal trucks, ABF Freight is setting an example for other LTL carriers and logistics companies to follow suit. This shift towards more sustainable logistics operations can lead to a substantial reduction in carbon emissions, contributing to a greener and more sustainable future.
Conclusion
ABF Freight’s expansion of its fleet with Orange EV’s electric terminal trucks signifies a major commitment to sustainable operations. This decision will result in reduced operating costs, improved productivity, and most importantly, a significant reduction in carbon emissions. ABF Freight’s actions serve as an inspiration for other logistics companies to adopt more sustainable practices, contributing to a cleaner and greener future.
By transitioning to electric terminal trucks, ABF Freight is not only reducing its carbon footprint but also setting an example for the logistics industry to follow. This shift towards more sustainable logistics operations can lead to a substantial reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, making a positive impact on the environment and paving the way for a greener future.
As consumers and businesses continue to demand more sustainable practices, companies in the logistics industry are under increasing pressure to reduce their carbon footprint. ABF Freight’s decision to expand its fleet with Orange EV’s electric terminal trucks is a significant step in this direction, demonstrating that sustainable logistics operations can be both cost-effective and environmentally friendly.
