Pittsburgh, PA (March 14, 2024) - PITT OHIO — a leader in transportation, warehouse, and logistics services — announced the addition of two Class 7 Freightliner® electric box trucks to its Cleveland, Ohio fleet. The 26-foot battery electric eM2 box trucks will be operated out of PITT OHIO’s Cleveland terminal as part of its LTL freight shipping business. The charger is part of PITT OHIO’s overall electrical system, which includes their patented renewable energy microgrid that is powered by on-site solar and wind.

The Freightliner® eM2 delivers nimble performance and capability in its emissions-free package.  The eM2 electric trucks feature 255 continuous horsepower and a 250-mile range.  Perfectly designed for local and regional delivery routes in the greater Cleveland area, the emissions-free and highly maneuverable Class 7 trucks have 291 kWh battery capacity and can be recharged at PITT OHIO’s facility in Parma, Ohio within 60 minutes time (80%).

Morgan Truck Body was pleased to collaborate with PITT OHIO to provide an innovative lightweight body utilizing structural composite foam core panel walls, an aluminum subframe, and an encapsulated hardwood floor with anti-slip surface. The body is up to 40% lighter than traditional truck bodies to increase available payload capacity.

PITT OHIO’s Cleveland terminal is home to a patented renewable energy microgrid that is powered by eight wind turbines and 1,500 solar panels, providing up to 68 megawatts of annual energy.

"We are pleased to support PITT OHIO's sustainability efforts with our Freightliner eM2 Class 7 electric trucks. We are committed to delivering innovative, safe and reliable solutions that meet the evolving needs of our customers. This collaboration represents a shared vision for a greener future in the logistics industry and is an important step toward our common goal of achieving cleaner global supply chains," said David Carson, SVP Sales and Marketing, Daimler Truck North America.

“Fyda Freightliner is proud to support PITT OHIO for the past 20 years. They are a leader in both the industry and the communities in which they operate. Their adoption of electric vehicles exemplifies this fact, and we look forward to supporting and maintaining their Freightliner® eM2s” said Walter Fyda, Sales Manager for Fyda Freightliner Pittsburgh, Inc.

Paul Naman, General Manager for the Fyda Freightliner location in Pittsburgh added, “We at Fyda Freightliner are both honored and humbled by the opportunity to work with PITT OHIO on such an innovative endeavor.”

“The technology is rapidly evolving.  It’s exciting to see how fast this change is occurring, resulting in significant improvements both in range and payload that are nearer to our conventional units (than earlier vehicles),” said PITT OHIO’s Vice President of Vehicle Maintenance and Fleet Services.  “We appreciate the support of all our partners involved and look forward to their performance in our operation.”

PITT OHIO’s distinctive sustainability story centers around people, planet, and purpose. The company is actively trying to reduce its carbon footprint on the road and at its facilities.

To learn more about the battery electric Freightliner eM2, visit the Freightliner company website.

ABOUT PITT OHIO

PITT OHIO has been providing the best value in transportation and logistics solutions to our customers for over 44 years, reaching over $900 million in revenue last year.  Headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, PITT OHIO services the Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, and Northeast regions. In addition to their legacy LTL freight solution, PITT OHIO provides supply chain and logistics solutions including expedite, freeze protection, truckload, warehouse and distribution, container transloading, dedicated fleet services and more. To make this happen, and to fulfill PITT OHIO’s Purpose, they employ over 3,400 employees who are committed to doing the right thing every day.  Explore their website to see how PITT OHIO is dedicated to the safe and sustainable motor transport of products, doing right by their employees and their customers, and making a positive impact on the environment. To contact PITT OHIO, schedule service, or apply for employment, please visit their website at www.pittohio.com.

ABOUT FYDA FREIGHTLINER

Since 1954, Fyda Freightliner has been committed to partnering with customers in the commercial vehicle industry to help them succeed. Today, the company is an award-winning and nationally recognized dealer of Freightliner and Western Star trucks, Isuzu commercial trucks, Ottawa yard trucks and Battle Motors (formerly Crane Carrier Co.) vocational chassis. Through our unwavering commitment to excellence and our Unifying Principles, we work hand in hand with our customers to provide the best service possible. The Customer is First at Fyda Freightliner.  Fyda Freightliner operates dealerships in Columbus, Zanesville, Cincinnati and Youngstown, Ohio; Pittsburgh (Canonsburg) and Barkeyville (Harrisville), Pennsylvania; and Walton (Richwood), Kentucky. For more information, visit us online at www.fydafreightliner.com.

ABOUT MORGAN TRUCK BODY, LLC

Those who depend on trucks to move their business choose Morgan Truck Body. Morgan remains committed to its mission to design, build, sell, and support the most reliable truck bodies in the world, as the preferred global partner providing innovative middle-mile solutions connecting the world’s supply chain. Founded in 1952 and headquartered in Morgantown, PA, Morgan Truck Body is the largest manufacturer of light- and medium-duty truck bodies in North America. Morgan employs over 2,700 team members in 14 manufacturing locations and 8 service centers across the United States and Canada. Morgan Truck Body, LLC is a subsidiary of J.B. Poindexter & Co, Inc., an owner-operated business enterprise providing best-in-class automotive and manufacturing goods and services. www.MorganCorp.com.

For more information, please contact:

Candi Cybator, Director of Marketing
[email protected]
412-232-3015, ext. 6313