Through its supply chain distribution partner, Martin Brower of Canada Co., McDonald’s Canada announced it is testing a new Kenworth tractor fueled by Renewable Natural Gas (RNG)* in British Columbia.
The first tractor is in operation, with an additional six scheduled to arrive later this year.
Martin Brower will be leasing the tractors from Paccar Inc., and FortisBC will supply Martin Brower with the RNG.
All seven tractors will be fueled with 100 per cent RNG to propel the vehicles; the refrigeration system used in the vehicles will continue to be operated by diesel.
The tractors will be tested to assess the feasibility of using them to deliver to restaurants in Canada where possible, helping the company reduce its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
Alongside the Kenworth tractors, McDonald’s Canada is trialing the new Volvo VNR Electric Class 8 tractor through Martin Brower for distribution to restaurants in the Montreal area to test the use of lower-emission vehicles in its supply chain fleet.