Trucking news and briefs for Friday, Nov. 17, 2023:
Lazer Logistics received the 1,000th Orange EV terminal tractor recently, adding to its growing portfolio of electric trucks.Orange EV
Orange EV started the EV terminal truck revolution in 2015 as the first manufacturer to commercially deploy a heavy-duty electric truck, proving it was possible to push the industry to a more sustainable future. Over eight years, 11.8 million miles, and 4 million hours of operation, Orange EV has set new industry standards for performance, reliability, and sustainability, the company said. Orange EV has provided more than 230 fleets with turnkey, cost-saving solutions, delivering electric yard trucks that average more than 98% uptime. 
Lazer will be deploying their newest Orange EV truck to Southern California where it will join their growing fleet of EVs as they help their customers meet regulatory requirements and sustainability goals.
Orange EV's 1,000th electric terminal truck represents a paradigm shift in the industry, redefining the norm and setting new benchmarks by offering the unprecedented combination of increased power, efficiency, cost savings, and significantly reduced environmental impact. Orange EV provides a definitively proven heavy-duty EV solution, signifying a transformative change in container- and trailer-handling operations.
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration will begin accepting comments Thursday, Nov. 16, on a request from Reiman Corp. for an exemption from certain hours-of-service regulations.
Reiman Corp.’s drivers transport latex embedded cement for use at highway construction sites.
