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A Tough But Rewarding Journey: 4Gen’s Path to All-Electric Trucks

4Gen Logistics has one of the largest zero-emission drayage fleets in Southern California — with 64 battery-electric trucks and 15 hydrogen fuel-cell trucks. But getting there hasn’t been easy. In this episode of HDT Talks Trucking, Editor Deborah Lockridge sits down with Brad Bayne, VP of Strategic Initiatives at 4Gen Logistics and a 2023 HDT Truck Fleet Innovator, to discuss the lessons learned on the road to becoming a 100% zero-emissions fleet by 2025. 🔹 How 4Gen controls costs with EVs 🔹 The challenge of tire wear & driver education 🔹 Infrastructure headaches and planning for megawatt charging 🔹 The rise and fall of hydrogen fuel-cell trucks with Nikola 🔹 Advice for other fleets exploring electrification 👉 Don’t miss Part 1 of the interview, where Lockridge and Bayne talk about the impact of the current regulatory shift on emissions. 👍 Like, subscribe, and hit the bell to stay updated on HDT Talks Trucking. #Trucking #drayage #sustainability #electrictruck #california 🔗 RESOURCES & LINKS 4 Gen's Brad Bayne Full Steam Ahead on Electric Trucks https://www.truckinginfo.com/10197151... HDT's Top Green Fleets for 2025 Embrace Trucking's 'Messy Middle' https://www.truckinginfo.com/10239289... 🤝 Follow and connect with Heavy Duty Trucking on social media! Twitter ➡   / hdtrucking   Facebook ➡   / heavydutytrucking   LinkedIn ➡   / heavy-duty-trucking-magazine   🎧 Prefer to listen? Check out the HDT Talks Trucking audio podcast! Spotify ➡ https://open.spotify.com/show/0JRlFAk... Apple ➡ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... 📰 Subscribe to our newsletter & magazine: https://www.truckinginfo.com/page/sub... ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – Intro: Brad Bain and 4Gen’s zero-emission mission 01:09 – The challenges and rewards of transitioning to EVs 01:28 – Controlling expenses: charging, electricity, and maintenance 01:45 – The problem of tire wear on EVs 02:17 – Driver education and torque management 04:01 – Maintenance differences: tires, coolant, brakes 07:01 – Importance of utility planning & vendor selection 08:22 – Dealer and OEM support for fleets 09:19 – Engaging drivers early in the transition 10:15 – Infrastructure challenges and phase 2 charging buildout 12:21 – Range, charging strategies, and adapting operations 16:28 – Hydrogen trucks: driver experience and Nikola’s shutdown 18:59 – Advice to other fleets considering EVs 21:41 – Future plans: phase 2 charging and new trucks