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Logistics
USTAINABILITY CROSSROADS
Rafael Granato explores the differences between diesel and electric yard trucks
When conversations about sustainability in supply chains arise, most people think of over-the-road fleets, alternative fuels, or renewable energy at warehouses. Rarely does the discussion land on the trailer yard, the place where trucks, trailers, inventory, docks, and warehouses intersect.
Yet, yard operations may be one of the most overlooked opportunities for measurable progress. Here, yard trucks, sometimes called spotters or hostlers, move trailers between staging areas and docks, orchestrating the daily rhythm of logistics operations. For decades, these trucks have been diesel-powered, but battery-electric alternatives are now becoming a viable option.
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