R.R. Plett Trucking Newsletter - July 2026
R.R. Plett Trucking Newsletter - July 2026
Driving the Future of Transportation Through Innovation and Sustainability
As Canada's transportation landscape continues to evolve, R.R. Plett Trucking remains committed to delivering innovative, reliable, and sustainable transportation solutions that help our customers succeed today while preparing for tomorrow.
From local container drayage at the Port of Vancouver to long-haul transportation across Western Canada, we continue to invest in the people, equipment, and infrastructure that keep Canada's supply chains moving efficiently.
A Growing Gateway Means Growing Opportunities
The Port of Vancouver is Canada's largest and busiest gateway to international trade, handling billions of dollars in goods each year. With continued growth in global trade, the Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia have announced major investments to expand the Vancouver Gateway, including improvements to the Roberts Bank trade corridor, port infrastructure, rail connections, and the George Massey Tunnel Replacement Project. These investments are designed to increase capacity, reduce congestion, and strengthen Canada's access to global markets.
For R.R. Plett Trucking and our customers, these developments represent tremendous opportunities.
As freight volumes continue to grow, our strategic location in Langley, BC, just minutes from the Port of Vancouver, allows us to efficiently support importers and exporters with dependable transportation and logistics solutions.
Our services include:
Port of Vancouver container drayage
Long-haul transportation across British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba
Warehousing and distribution
Container stuffing and destuffing
Cross-docking and transloading
Refrigerated container handling with 55 shore power plugs
With a fleet of approximately 150 trucks, 250 chassis, 150 gensets, and a 20,000 square-foot warehouse situated on our 10-acre logistics campus, we are well positioned to support Canada's expanding Pacific Gateway.
Leading the Transition to Sustainable Transportation
Sustainability has become a key priority for shippers, retailers, manufacturers, and logistics providers.
R.R. Plett Trucking is proud to be one of British Columbia's leaders in commercial fleet electrification. Our investment in Volvo VNR Electric trucks and ABB DC Fast Charging infrastructure reflects our commitment to reducing emissions while maintaining the dependable service our customers expect.
These investments help our customers:
Reduce Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions
Support ESG reporting initiatives
Meet corporate sustainability targets
Access zero-emission transportation solutions
We believe the future of trucking combines operational excellence with environmental responsibility.
Introducing EVDEPOT – Building Canada's Heavy-Duty Charging Network
As our experience with fleet electrification has grown, one challenge has become increasingly clear: commercial fleets need more than electric trucks they need dependable infrastructure.
That's why we are excited to introduce EVDEPOT, a Canadian company created specifically for the heavy-duty trucking industry.
EVDEPOT is more than a charging network. It is a complete fleet electrification platform designed to help transportation companies transition from diesel to zero-emission operations with confidence.
EVDEPOT will provide:
Megawatt Charging System (MCS) infrastructure designed for Class 8 electric trucks.
Heavy-duty EV leasing and rental solutions, making electrification more accessible without the need for large upfront capital investments.
Charging infrastructure built for high utilization, reliability, and the operational demands of commercial trucking.
Construction of EVDEPOT's first Tesla Mega charger site at the R.R. Plett Trucking Port Kells facility is expected to begin within the next several weeks, with a second location in Kamloops planned later this year. These strategically located charging hubs will help support regional and long-haul electric freight operations throughout British Columbia and beyond.
Built by transportation professionals with firsthand fleet experience, EVDEPOT is focused on solving the real-world challenges of commercial electrification—helping fleets improve uptime, manage total cost of ownership, and confidently scale zero-emission operations.
Your Western Canada Transportation Partner
Whether you need dependable container drayage from the Port of Vancouver or long-haul transportation throughout Western Canada, R.R. Plett Trucking delivers customized logistics solutions backed by experience, innovation, and exceptional customer service.
We proudly serve industries including:
Food & Beverage
Meat & Produce
Retail & Consumer Goods
Manufacturing
Building Materials
Agriculture
Industrial Products
Import & Export
Looking Ahead
The transportation industry is changing rapidly, and R.R. Plett Trucking is committed to leading that change.
By investing in fleet electrification, modern infrastructure, and innovative initiatives like EVDEPOT, we are helping build a stronger, more sustainable supply chain for Canada.
As the Port of Vancouver expands and trade opportunities continue to grow, we remain focused on what matters most: providing our customers with reliable transportation solutions while preparing for the future of freight.
Together, we are driving the future of transportation.
As we look to the future, our mission remains the same:
To provide reliable, efficient, and responsive transportation solutions while leading the industry toward a more sustainable future.
Thank you to our customers, employees, and industry partners for your continued trust and support.
R.R. Plett Trucking
Serving Western Canada Since 1978
19675 98 Ave Langley, British Columbia
Contact us today to explore how container-based logistics can benefit your bottom line..