March 6, 2025

A Dallas-based logistics company has partnered with an EV transportation provider to create more sustainable options in the logistics industry. 

A logistics company moves products from one place to another for clientele. They can be seen as the “middlemen,” ensuring that everything from food to electronics gets to its destination. That destination can be a store or directly to a customer's home. All major stores utilize logistics services. 

“We will go and help customers keep their products on the shelves,” said MW Logistics CEO Mitchell Ward said. “When customers have products that need to be moved from points A and B, MW Logistics comes up with the best ways to help move said products.” 

Mitchell Ward, CEO of MW Logistics in Dallas.

Many logistic companies typically use diesel-powered vehicles, which pump CO2 emissions into the air. The utility vehicles add to the abundant pollution already threatening major metropolitan areas. 

Pamela Wills-Ward, Chief People and Strategy officer at MW Logistics, said many of their clients and potential clients are striving for sustainability goals. 

“We began to ideate and figure out how can we help them in meeting these goals,” she said.

The search for sustainable transportation solutions led them to Georgia-based Lazer Logistics. 

Lazer Logistics already had seven years of experience providing electric logistics vehicles, when its partnership with MW Logistics began last fall.

“They bring with them that expertise and the knowledge and things they have gained,” Wills-Ward said. 

'WIN WIN' 

Wills-Ward described the trickle down effect of sustainability in the logistics industry. 

She said EVs are both healthier and safer for drivers as well as onsite employees in the immediate area. 

The overall health of the community and environment benefits as well. 

“From a personal standpoint, from an employee standpoint to a society standpoint, we’re all looking for ways to improve the environment,” Wills-Ward said.

Another huge plus is the cost reduction by essentially eliminating the cost of fuel to these organizations. 

“When you look down from an economical perspective for businesses, it’s almost fifty percent less maintenance and repair versus diesel,” Wills-Ward explained. 

All in all, Wills-Ward calls it a “win-win,” saying that the implementation of EV changes the game. She said that she is very optimistic regarding the adoption of these sustainable practices going forward.  

While there is not a clear indication of how many electric vehicles are currently available for use, Wills-Ward said, she doesn’t foresee a shortage at this time. 

“We are also able to put those charging stations at that warehouse. So that we can keep those eclectic vehicles charged, and the sustainability goals they’re trying to reach.”

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