LOWELL, Ark. – J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc., a North American supply chain solutions provider, has added 20 Nikola Tre fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) to expand sustainability solutions for customers with freight needs along the West Coast.
“Our expertise, resources and relationships uniquely position us to help our customers pursue and realize their sustainability goals,” said Greer Woodruff, executive vice president of safety, sustainability and maintenance at J.B. Hunt. “Zero-emission vehicles such as these will help along the path to generate viable, sustainable options that help customers advance their efforts to reduce carbon emissions in their supply chain while also helping J.B. Hunt progress on its sustainability journey.”
Several of the new FCEVs will support J.B. Hunt Intermodal operations in California and will primarily be utilized for port and drayage transport. They are expected to help alleviate growing shipper concerns with recent requirements in the state aimed at reducing carbon emissions and adopting zero-emission vehicle technology.
J.B. Hunt is adding the Nikola FCEVs to its 200-plus alternative-powered equipment vehicles, which includes battery-electric, hydrogen-electric and renewable natural gas (RNG) powered vehicles. Fueling and infrastructure support will be provided by Nikola via its HYLA brand. J.B. Hunt purchased three Nikola FCEVs in 2023 that are currently supporting dedicated customer operations.
Incorporating alternative-powered equipment into its fleet, expanding the use of biogenic fuels and improving fuel economy are three key focus areas for J.B. Hunt to reach its goal to reduce carbon emission intensity 32% by 2034 from a baseline year of 2019. As of last year, the company had surpassed the halfway mark toward that goal.
For more information on J.B. Hunt’s sustainability journey and solutions available for customers, visit the Environmental Sustainability Hub on the company’s website.
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