Driving Sustainability: R. R. Plett Trucking’s West Coast Drayage Division Leads with Electrification
Dear Customer,
For nearly 50 years, R. R. Plett Trucking has been a trusted partner for import–export logistics across Western Canada. Today, as the industry faces mounting pressure to reduce its environmental footprint, R. R. Plett is proud to be at the forefront of change through its West Coast Drayage Division, where six fully electric trucks are now operating daily from all Vancouver ports.
These zero-emission trucks are not just an investment in our fleet they are an investment in the future of our communities, our customers, and the global supply chain. Running 10-hour shifts every day, these electric units are delivering reliable local drayage services while significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions, noise pollution, and operating costs.
Meeting Today’s Sustainability Goals
Companies across Canada and around the world are setting ambitious carbon reduction targets. Partnering with RR Plett Trucking provides a clear path toward those goals. Every container moved by our electric fleet contributes to measurable reductions in CO₂ emissions. By shifting port drayage, a critical but often high-emission leg of the supply chain onto electric power, we’re helping customers lower their environmental impact without compromising service levels.
Efficiency Without Compromise
While sustainability is the driving force, performance remains our priority. Our electric trucks provide the same dependability and efficiency that RR Plett Trucking has been known for since 1978. Backed by a fully asset-based fleet, 24/7 dispatch support, and live GPS tracking, our operations ensure containers move seamlessly from the ports of Vancouver to local distribution hubs. Customers benefit from timely service, minimized downtime, and the assurance that their freight is handled by a carrier with deep expertise in container drayage and FCL solutions.
Why Partner with R. R. Plett Trucking?
Carbon Emissions Reduction – Every move with our electric fleet directly supports your ESG and sustainability commitments.
Proven Experience – Nearly 50 years of leadership in Western Canada’s logistics industry.
Sustainable Reliability – While electrification requires higher upfront investment in equipment and infrastructure, electric vehicles deliver consistent performance and lower operating variability, supporting long-term environmental sustainability and green solutions.
Comprehensive Services – Beyond electric drayage, we offer full regional coverage across Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba with our wider fleet.
Family-Owned Commitment – As a second-generation family business, we prioritize lasting partnerships built on trust, transparency, and innovation.
Shaping the Future of Drayage
Transportation and logistics are undergoing a transformation, and RR Plett Trucking is proud to lead the way on Canada’s West Coast. By adopting electric trucks early and integrating them into daily port operations, we’re proving that sustainability and performance can go hand in hand.
For customers, working with RR Plett Trucking’s West Coast Drayage Division means more than moving freight. It means contributing to a greener supply chain, building a competitive advantage through sustainable practices, and partnering with a carrier committed to shaping the future of logistics.
As regulations tighten and customer expectations evolve, now is the time to act. We invite you to join us in reducing carbon emissions, strengthening reliability, and delivering supply chain excellence one electric mile at a time.
Let’s Move Forward Together
Contact our team today to discuss your next shipment and see why so many leading brands trust R. R. Plett Trucking for their Western Canada logistics needs.
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