Participant Profiles

Meet the Fleets

From a single truckload of potatoes in the 1950s to a fleet of thousands today, Day & Ross has grown to become one of the largest transportation companies in Canada. With more than 7,500 employees, drivers, and owner-operators, Day & Ross has a diversified portfolio of transport and logistics solutions. The company offers less-than-truckload, truckload, and temperature-controlled services — including a reefer units and heater-equipped trailers. It also provides a full range of logistics solutions, dedicated fleets, and last mile and home delivery services.

Truck

 
Truck Class
Class 6
Type
Single Axle Straight truck with 3300lb tuckaway liftgate
OEM
Lion
Model
Lion6
Production Level
Full production
Battery Capacity
252 kWh
Estimated Range
250-290km
Components
SAST with direct drive electric motor, 252kWH battery pack, 26 foot box and 3300lb tuckaway liftgate.

Route

 
Route Type
Local Pickup and Delivery Montreal
Goods
Mixed Freight
Payload Range
250-290km

Driver

 
Name
Francis Lajoie
Years Driving
25 Years
Home Base
Lachine, QC

Charging Station

 
Max Charge Rate
125kW
Parking Configuration
Nose-in (Charger on the front RH side)
Utility
Hydro Quebec

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