The Shyft Group signed an agreement with Amerit Fleet Solutions to provide 24/7 maintenance and support services for Blue Arc EV trucks across the U.S.
““As we transition to EV technology, we’re focused on ensuring a seamless experience for our last-mile customers and drivers. Our comprehensive service model includes onsite dealer service, access to our Blue Arc EV Tech Support team, a proven parts ordering system, and now, Amerit’s 24/7 EV Fleet Maintenance program to minimize downtime and keep fleets on the road,” said John Dunn, president and chief executive officer of The Shyft Group.
The company says that Blue Arc EVs will soon be available through a select network of dealerships, each staffed by technicians trained and certified by Shyft’s Blue Arc engineering team. Complementing this dealer network, Shyft said its in-house tech support team—comprising more than 30 certified technicians and engineers—specializes in vehicle development, validation and testing to maintain high service standards at all touchpoints.
The Blue Arc platform is designed for demanding commercial vehicle duty cycles. Tier 1 suppliers include Akebono, Bosch, Dana, Hendrickson and Modine.
The Shyft Group also recently secured an initial order of 150 Blue Arc EV Trucks from FedEx for its U.S. pickup and delivery fleet. During testing on last-mile routes in Memphis, Shyft said the Blue Arc truck operated eight to 10 hour routes under challenging conditions, with temperatures ranging from 95 to 105°F.
