The Freightliner eCascadia will be part of
J.B. Hunt’s fleet and deliver aftermarket parts from DTNA’s parts distribution
center (PDC) in Phoenix to multiple dealers along a dedicated route, covering approximately
100 miles daily. This milestone marks the first all-electric route in the DTNA aftermarket
parts distribution network, significantly reducing carbon emissions and setting
a precedent for future sustainable outbound logistics operations. To facilitate
this transition, a Detroit eFill charger was installed at DTNA’s Phoenix facility,
signifying the first charging station ever established at a DTNA parts
distribution center.
“At DTNA, we have always been strongly
committed to sustainable transportation and operations, recognizing that
reducing our environmental footprint is vital for the future. Strong
partnerships are essential to achieving these goals, and we are fortunate to
work with dedicated carriers, like J.B. Hunt. DTNA
and J.B. Hunt share a common goal of fostering innovative solutions for a
greener tomorrow. Our collaboration underscores the strength of our
long-standing relationship,” said Brian Lewallen, president of Detroit Reman
and general manager of DTNA parts operations. “The introduction of this fully
electric route is a significant step in our commitment to sustainability and
part of our ongoing efforts to reduce carbon emissions within our logistics operations.”
“This solution with DTNA is a great example
of our commitment to supporting customers’ efforts to reduce their carbon
footprint and work towards energy transition,” said Greer Woodruff, executive
vice president of safety, sustainability and maintenance at J.B. Hunt. “J.B.
Hunt owns and operates several eCascadias on behalf of customers, and our
drivers have really enjoyed their in-cab experience. As customer interest
continues to grow, we are here to enable their pursuit for a more sustainable
supply chain in the most economic means possible.”
J.B. Hunt was one of the first in the
industry to
pilot the eCascadia in 2020. Incorporating alternative powered
equipment is just one solution J.B. Hunt provides to help customers reduce
their carbon emissions. Additional offerings include intermodal conversion,
empty-mile reduction and advising customers on cost-effective means to reduce
carbon emission intensity using the company’s carbon diet methodology.
These efforts complement J.B. Hunt’s
company-driven efforts to expand biogenic fuel usage and improve fuel economy.
In 2023, the company surpassed the halfway mark for reaching its ambitious goal
to reduce its carbon emissions intensity 32% by 2034 from a baseline year of
2019.
DTNA is
analyzing future expansion opportunities, aiming to electrify additional routes
and further reduce the carbon footprint of its logistics operations. J.B. Hunt will
evaluate its utilization of the charging station for other customers in the
area, eventually enabling fully integrated zero-emission vehicle solutions into
its fleets and lowering its carbon footprint.
At DTNA,
sustainability is an integral part of its core business and corporate behavior,
with the most important levers being its people, products, production, and
supply chain. The integration of electric vehicles into DTNA’s logistics
network is one of many initiatives that contribute to making DTNA a world-class
leader in sustainable operations. In 2020, the Portland truck manufacturing
plant, where the eCascadia is built, achieved CO₂-neutral production with
reduced energy consumption and the offset of on-site emissions. DTNA further
plans to incorporate CO₂-neutral production at all its remaining truck
manufacturing plants by 2026. Moreover, DTNA is actively
developing solutions to optimize the entire lifecycle of batteries used in their electric trucks, including repair, remanufacturing,
repurposing, and end-of-life recycling. DTNA remains dedicated to innovation
and environmental responsibility, reaffirming its commitment to creating a more
sustainable supply chain.
With this
collaboration, DTNA and J.B. Hunt are delivering an all-electric daily solution
for the Phoenix area, paving the way for a more sustainable future in
transportation and logistics.
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Daimler
Truck North America LLC, headquartered in Portland, Oregon, is a leading
provider of comprehensive products, services and technologies for the
commercial transportation industry. Daimler Truck North America designs,
engineers, manufactures and markets medium- and heavy-duty trucks, school
buses, vehicle chassis and their associated technologies and components under
the Freightliner, Western Star, Thomas Built Buses, Freightliner Custom Chassis
Corp and Detroit brands. Daimler Truck North America is a subsidiary of Daimler
Truck Holding AG (DTG), one of the world’s leading commercial vehicle
manufacturers.
