College HUNKS Hauling Junk and Moving is the first moving company to commit to going electric
TAMPA, FL – College HUNKS Hauling Junk and Moving®, an award-winning company and industry leader in stress-free solutions for moving and junk-hauling needs, is making moves toward going more green as they recently signed a deal with Xos Trucks to purchase an electric truck. This marksthe first-ever electric moving and junk hauling truck in the United States. The vehicle will be used at a College HUNKS location in New Jersey before rolling out to the rest of the system. The all-new electric truck is expected to be released in 2024.
“By going electric, we’re able to hold true to several of our core values and beliefs from building leaders to being innovative to staying conscious of our environmental impact,” said Nick Friedman, Co-Founder and Visionary of College HUNKS. “Throughout our organization we emphasize the core value of building leaders, and this includes being leaders within our industry. By exploring electric vehicles, we can continue to demonstrate our commitment to leadership and stay ahead of the pack while also leaning into innovation. We are thrilled to take these steps that can further benefit our teams, customers and the communities that we serve.”
The eclectic truck that College HUNKS will be piloting is the MDXTTM box truck. This is a brand-new release for Xos and will be available as Class 6 and Class 7 versions. To date, the truck is still being built and will be available starting in 2024.
Xos Trucks is a Los Angeles-based company that specializes in state-of-the-art electric commercial vehicles that are capable of transporting products with greater reliability and simplicity. Through their cutting-edge technologies for medium and heavy duty electric vehicles including step vans, box trucks and vocational vehicles, Xos is able to develop mobility solutions that exceed anything on the present market. They also focus on designing electric trucks in the most environmentally conscious manner possible.
“As the business and consumer landscape changes, it’s vital for us to keep pace and incorporate the solutions that are best suited for our growth and sustainability,” added Friedman. “We are excited to see what the future brings and how we can continue to evolve.”
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About College HUNKS Hauling Junk and Moving
College HUNKS Hauling Junk & Moving® was originally founded by two college buddies with a beat-up cargo van and now has more than 200 franchises providing full-service tech-enabled residential and commercial moving, junk removal, donation pickups, and labor services in the United States as well as Canada. H.U.N.K.S., which stands for Honest, Uniformed, Nice, Knowledgeable, Service, is a socially conscious, values-based organization and has a national partnership with U.S. Hunger, which strives to end childhood hunger. The company strives to become recognized as an iconic brand, renowned for its world-class company culture and service, while also providing a viable employment and franchise opportunity to pursue personal and professional fulfillment.
College HUNKS was featured in the Season 11 premiere of the CBS series UNDERCOVER BOSS with their historic episode. Co-founders Nick Friedman and Omar Soliman both went undercover to examine their company’s operations and this marked the first time that two bosses were featured in one show.
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