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Unloading aluminum coils for Tesla on RoadOne’s fully-electric semi-truck.
Credit: RoadOne
RoadOne IntermodaLogistics, which has provided transportation and logistics services to Tesla since 2012, has now purchased a fully electric Tesla Semi heavy-duty truck, the first of up to 10 for its Oakland, California, operations.
The new truck is being used to service Tesla delivery operations in Oakland/Freemont, according to Alex Joyce, RoadOne VP of strategic growth, in response to a question from HDT.
"RoadOne is in the works of bringing on more trucks to service more of our primary customers asking for these ESG/clean truck solutions."
The Tesla Semi has a range of up to 500 miles and has been operating at 1.9kwh/mile in RoadOne’s business operations, according to an announcement, with payloads averaging 38,000 pounds.
“This investment reflects our commitment to efficient, environmentally responsible logistics solutions,” said Eric Weakley, SVP of operations for RoadOne IntermodaLogistics, in a news release.
“By offering a sustainable, low-emissions option, we’re not only strengthening our service, but also contributing to a cleaner and more resilient supply chain," he added.
The Tesla Semi has been fully operational in RoadOne's fleet for the last few months.
“RoadOne could not be happier with the truck’s capabilities and knowing that they have the right long-term partner to support all sustainability initiatives going forward,” a news release reported.
The company has played a critical role in supporting Tesla’s manufacturing supply chain, moving aluminum and steel coils, batteries, and other components from its Oakland warehouse facility to Tesla’s Fremont production plant.
In 2012, RoadOne’s partnership with Tesla began with deliveries of containers of aluminum coils that were transloaded then shipped to the Tesla Stamping facility in Fremont, California.
RoadOne's SVP of Operations Eric Weakley, , CEO Ken Kellaway, and Ops Manager Ben Soleimanieh, stand by the company's first Tesla Semi.
Credit: RoadOne
By 2014, RoadOne had established a storage program for Tesla with a just-in-time delivery program that expanded considerably over the years.
RoadOne maintains a substantial inventory of aluminum and steel coils onsite and supports the Tesla Stamping operation with continuous deliveries across multiple daily shifts.
RoadOne IntermodaLogistics is one of the largest privately owned asset-based intermodal logistics and drayage providers in North America, according to the company.
More than 2,500 drivers are strategically spread out across more than 100 port, rail, and truckload terminals, with an asset-based fleet and rapidly growing brokerage division.
In addition to RoadOne’s growing fleet of drivers, the company currently has almost 5 million square feet of warehouse and transload space, as well as access to an additional 85 million square feet of warehouse and transload space through established strategic partnerships nationwide.
The company offers:
National drayage solutions at all ports and rail ramps
Dedicated fleet operations
National transload operations
Yard management and depot solutions
National warehousing and fulfillment services
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