Trucking news and briefs for Friday, Jan. 6, 2023:
PGT Trucking is adding a Nikola Tre BEV to its flatbed fleet.PGT Trucking
PGT will immediately utilize the Nikola Tre BEV on a select customer account, primarily operating on local, dedicated routes.
"Our customers have expressed a need for sustainable shipping solutions, and we are working to align ourselves with their green energy commitments,” said Gregg Troian, PGT Trucking President. “With the purchase of the Nikola Tre BEV, PGT is prepared to meet these demands.”
PGT's new Research and Development Department, led by Laurence Cox, Vice President, Sustainability, has been tasked with analyzing and applying the company's green fleet solutions, identifying additional short-haul usages for the battery-electric truck and exploring new initiatives to support its operation across multiple platforms.
Previously, PGT signed a letter of intent to lease 100 Nikola Tre fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) trucks, and PGT's R&D Department will help prepare for the full integration of those units into its fleet, which are anticipated to arrive later this year. With the addition of the new zero-emissions equipment, PGT is on track to reach its sustainability goal, reducing carbon emissions from its company-owned fleet by 35% by the year 2025.
The Department of Transportation will publish Friday a final rule updating the civil penalty amounts that may be imposed for violations of certain DOT regulations, including Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulations focused on trucking-company audits.
