Briefly: Volvo says its fleet of electric trucks logs over 153 million miles -

Volvo’s fleet of electric trucks have now driven more than 153,342,798 miles in commercial traffic worldwide since 2019, reducing carbon emissioins.

Volvo said trucks represent 5% of global CO₂ equivalents emissions and battery-electric trucks are important tools to reduce the climate footprint of goods transports. Covering the same distance with diesel-powered trucks would have consumed more than 20.6 million lgallons of diesel. By using electric trucks, tailpipe carbon dioxide emissions have been reduced by 213,000 tonnes, according to Volvo.

“It’s great to see this development and how transport companies are embracing the benefits from using electric trucks in daily operations. Electric trucks are cutting emissions and providing a more comfortable and quieter working environment for drivers,” says Roger Alm, President Volvo Trucks.

“Still, we all know that the shift to electric is going way too slowly. We lack the market conditions that would make it profitable for all transport companies to decarbonize transport. This must change if we are to see more electric trucks on the road.”

The biggest markets for Volvo’s electric trucks are Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden and the US. The company’s electric truck portfolio consists of eight models that meet needs in a wide range of applications – from urban distribution and waste management to regional haul and construction.

In 2026, Volvo said it plans to launch an electric heavy-duty truck with a range of some 372 on one charge.

Boerman acquires Wisconsin HHG mover

Boerman Moving & Storage, a fourth-generation, family-owned moving company based in suburban Chicago, recently today its expansion into Wisconsin through the acquisition of JL Moving, LLC.

The new warehouse and office, located in Cudahy, Wisconsin, marks a step in Boerman’s continued growth and its mission to deliver reliable, family-driven service across the Midwest.

Milwaukee was a natural choice for expansion, according to a statement from Boerman. As a thriving logistics hub with easy access to major interstates and proximity to both Chicago and key Wisconsin communities, it offers the ideal location for Boerman to strengthen its service network.

“Our family has always had strong Wisconsin ties,” said Mike Boerman of Boerman Moving & Storage. “Expanding to the Milwaukee area allows us to serve more customers efficiently while maintaining the personal service that’s been our hallmark since 1926.”

Boerman said the expansion creates new opportunities forits team to collaborate, share resources, and provide faster, more flexible service across a broader territory.

Boerman’s Wisconsin division will serve both residential and commercial clients throughout the greater Milwaukee region and beyond.

J,J. Keller sponsors capitol tree’s journey

J.J. & Associates, Inc., a North American provider of safety and regulatory compliance solutions for the transportation industry, is a sponsor of the journey of the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree. The “Silver Belle,” from Nevada’s Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest travels to the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol this year. This effort is in partnership with the USDA Forest Service and the Society of American Foresters.

The Society of American Foresters contacted J. J. Keller on behalf of the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree Initiative in September for assistance with the Department of Transportation (DOT) permitting that is required to move the unique load along the nation’s roadways.

“Our Permits Team is honored to guide the tree and truck through 10 states and 14 whistlestop appearances,” said Mark Siebenaller, Vice President of Service Operations at J. J. Keller. “We’re proud to help ensure safe transport of this national symbol.”

The 53-foot red fir was harvested recently, and will make numerous stops along the way. It is being hauled by a drive for Knight-Swift. The tree lighting ceremony will take place in early December.