![]() ![]() “It’s very much a hand-in-hand partnership,” Currier noted. When the shunt truck is deployed, Train Trailer will work closely with Loblaw to monitor its performance. ![]() ![]() “It was absolutely necessary to find a partner with very large scale.” Given this is a new product to the Canadian climate, we want to be able to test it in several different climates, so partnering with a company like Loblaw allows us to find the resources and dedicate the time necessary in order to test all sorts of different attributes and functionalities,” Currier said. “The Canadian climate is sometimes unforgiving. Train chose to work with Loblaw, as it has several distribution centers across Canada where the unit can be tested. “We’ve been pushing Terberg to allow us access to one. “Train Trailer is very excited to bring an electric vehicle to North America,” he told Truck News. James Currier, national account manager for Train Trailer, said this will be the first all-electric Terberg shunt truck in North America. First, the electric drive system from the European manufacturer will need to be modified for the North American market. It ordered a Terberg unit from dealer Train Trailers, which will be delivered and put into service in the coming weeks. Loblaw is believed to be one of the first, if not the first, Canadian company to order an electric shunt truck. While Tico is developing an electric shunt truck, it sees compressed natural gas (CNG) as an ideal bridge until electrification is further advanced. The battery needs to be able to withstand that shock load, and often.” “The battery technology needs to be able to withstand five to 10 Gs of force when an operator connects to a trailer, and you do that 100 times a day. “In a port environment, they’re going to need to be able to pull 150,000-lb loads,” Pinder said. “In our application, most users idle 50% or more, and idle time is not good for those systems.”īut while there’s lots to like about going electric, Pinder cautioned that the technology may not yet be ready for prime time. “A Tier 4 emissions system was designed for operators in Class 8 applications, doing 70 mph and generating a lot of heat in the aftertreatment system,” said Mallery Pinder, North American dealer manager with Tico, which is developing an electric model. ![]() Those systems don’t like idling, and shunt truck applications typically include lots of idle time. Operators also like being able to do away with the troublesome emissions systems needed on diesel-powered on-road yard tractors. But it has the extra benefits of being quiet, and without fumes,” Gina Lopez, vice-president of terminal tractors with Kalmar, said of the company’s T2e electric shunt truck. “Drivers like the fact that this tractor has the same agility and robustness that they associate with the Kalmar Ottawa product. Their frequent starts and stops provide regenerative braking opportunities and they can usually be charged between work shifts. Shunt truck applications are seen as ideal for electrification, because they usually don’t travel far from home base, where charging stations are located. So, it’s little wonder that shunt truck operators and manufacturers are taking a hard look at electrification, as that application checks each of those boxes. The applications best suited for electrification are those that see trucks operate locally, with lots of starts and stops, and that park at home each night for charging. 's dedicated transportation services of Truckload and Less Than Truckload, along with Mid States Leasing's customized Full Service Leasing results in a complete transportation provider able to meet any and all of our customer's transportation needs including Tico Spotters and Yard Tractors! No Matter what you call them: Terminal Tractors, Spotters, Yard Trucks, Yard Mules, Yard Dogs, Jockey Trucks, Hostlers or Shunt Trucks- TICO has them.By James Menzies J Electric shunt trucks, such as this T2e, are here - and more are coming Our ability to provide truck sales, parts and service, combined with Wheeling Transportation Northwest Trucks of Bolingbrook, Inc., a family run business, is a leading provider of transportation services located in Bolingbrook, IL. We value the opportunity to create a long-term relationship with our customers, and we do that by giving you the best customer service available. When you are ready to invest in a used truck, our friendly and knowledgeable sales, financing, service, and parts departments are prepared to make sure your experience is outstanding, from assisting while you're making your choice to ongoing maintenance and customization. We Rent Lease and Sell Tico Spotters! We are also proud to carry a large selection of pre-owned inventory. Northwest Trucks of Bolingbrook is now Chicago Lands Tico Spotter and Yard Tractor Dealership. ![]()
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