Canaan Group Drives Into the Future with First-Ever Peterbilt 579EV Deployment in Metro Vancouver

Canaan Group, a leading Canadian logistics provider, has placed an order for its first Peterbilt 579EV electric tractor, boasting a Gross Combined Weight (GCW) capacity of 105,500 lbs. In a move designed to slash carbon emissions in terminal drayage, the company is also installing an on‑site 80 kW dual‑plug charging station—enough to power two electric trucks simultaneously—at its Richmond facility.

Through a strategic partnership with the Port of Vancouver and local clean‐energy firm 7th Generation, Canaan Group will become one of the very first Canadian carriers to deploy Class 8 electric trucks for container haulage. “We’re committed to delivering not just cargo, but also on our promise to reduce Scope 3 emissions in our customers’ supply chains,” said Patrick Lo, President & CEO of Canaan Group. “This investment marks a significant step toward our vision of a fully electrified drayage fleet.”

Currently, the new 579EV and charging station are undergoing rigorous testing and certification; full implementation is slated for Q3 2025. Retail importers and forestry exporters—two key segments of Canaan’s customer base—have increasingly demanded greener logistics solutions, tracking their indirect (Scope 3) emissions with greater scrutiny. By integrating the 579EV and supporting infrastructure, Canaan Group expects to eliminate up to 200 tonnes of CO₂ per truck, per year, compared to diesel counterparts.

Beyond trucking, Canaan Group has forged alliances with several “green‐shipping” container shipping companies, enabling customers to pool their environmental commitments across multiple transport modes. “We want to give our partners end‑to‑end visibility on their carbon footprint,” added Lo. For more information on Canaan Group’s electric‑truck program or to arrange a site visit, please contact the Marketing & Communications team at info@canaangroup.ca

Here’s a quick look at the newest addition to our fleet!