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Titan Freight Systems Cuts EV Charging Costs with a Smart Energy Management System

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Titan Freight Systems, a leading less-than-truckload carrier in the Pacific Northwest, has successfully reduced its electric fleet’s energy costs and improved operational efficiency through using a charging management system. As more freight companies explore electrification, Titan’s approach demonstrates how strategic energy management can make EV trucking cost-effective and scalable.


One of the biggest financial challenges for electric truck fleets is the high cost of charging. Without proper management, energy expenses can exceed those of traditional diesel-powered trucks, making electrification difficult to justify from a business perspective. Titan Freight Systems recognized this issue early and turned to site power management and monitoring system to optimize its energy use, resulting in a dramatic reduction in electricity costs.


Titan Freight Systems now maintains its total site power consumption below 200 kilowatts, allowing the company to qualify for Portland General Electric’s Schedule 38 rate. This adjustment has reduced its electricity costs from over forty cents per kilowatt-hour to just eighteen cents per kilowatt-hour, cutting energy costs by more than half.


Company president Jason Altamirano emphasized that without a charger management system, the company would be spending more on energy than it would for a traditional diesel truck. By actively controlling its power use, Titan Freight Systems has ensured that its transition to electric vehicles remains financially sustainable while meeting its emissions reduction goals.


Another critical advantage of the system is its ability to track and allocate energy costs accurately. Titan Freight Systems operates an expanding fleet of electric trucks and provides EV and charging services to other local fleets. Software allows the company to assign specific vehicles to different customers, ensuring precise tracking of energy consumption per customer. This capability enables transparent billing and cost attribution, a crucial feature as Titan Freight Systems expands its electrification services.


Managing an electric fleet requires more than just installing charging stations. Without proper monitoring, issues such as energy demand spikes, inefficient charging schedules, and charger downtime can disrupt operations. Titan Freight Systems has addressed these challenges by using real-time tracking systems, which monitors vehicle locations and charger statuses, dynamically adjusts power use based on site conditions, and proactively detects and resolves charging issues before they impact fleet operations.


With these improvements, Titan Freight Systems has created a model for how trucking companies can transition to electric fleets without being burdened by excessive costs. The ability to manage charging efficiently, minimize downtime, and accurately allocate energy costs makes fleet electrification a viable option for more operators.


As the freight industry continues moving toward sustainability, Titan Freight Systems stands out as an example of how integrating smart charging infrastructure can drive down costs while ensuring reliable operations. With the right energy management tools in place, fleet operators can make the shift to electric trucks without compromising efficiency or profitability.


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