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Oakland International thinks electric
[ January 24, 2022 // Chris ]Retail logistics operator Oakland International says it plans to bring its fleet to over 100 prime movers to cope with a doubling of business in 2021.
It is also investing in electric and sustainable technologies including Ecodrive multi-compartment trailers with tail lifts fitted to a number and satellite controlled with monitored temperature recordings. It has also purchased a further 25 trailers and invested in 20 new tractor units.
Distribution director Martin Pearson commented: “We have all faced significant changes and challenges due to Covid, but with challenge and change also comes opportunity. Oakland adds that electric trailer trials in August with Gray & Adams and carrier Transicold went exceptionally well, with the technology proving itself the way forward, and in line with Oakland’s carbon reduction goals, which will eventually eliminate reliance on diesel.
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