Truck Fleet Innovators: PepsiCo's Shelby Green
Shelby Green accepts his HDT Truck Fleet Innovator award from Editor in Chief Deborah Lockridge at the Mid-America Trucking Show Fleet Forum.
Shelby Green is senior fleet director for PepsiCo North America Beverages.
PepsiCo is moving to specially spec’d dry van trailers, liftgates and pallets that are preloaded at the warehouse.
As the day goes on, the trailer gets lighter. A SAF CBX40 Auto-PosiLift senses when the tandem axle is no longer required.
PepsiCo has been experimenting with alternative fuel and drivetrain technologies. Such as XL Hybrids’ electric hybrid technology and piloting some Class 8 natural gas tractors.
When traveling empty or lightly loaded, the lift axle automatically lifts, saving fuel as well as wear and tear on tires and other components.