YMX Logistics

Henderson – October 12, 2026 -- YMX Logistics doubled its zero-emission yard truck footprint across customer operations nationwide over the last twelve months, and Heavy Duty Trucking has now named the Nevada-based third-party logistics provider a 2026 Green Fleet Award winner.

The annual award honors fleet operators that show measurable progress, operational excellence and leadership in sustainable transportation. It follows YMX's 2026 Leading Off-Road Fleet Award at ACT Expo earlier this month.

YMX runs high-capacity electric yard trucks in 24/7 hub operations

The company deploys the trucks at major logistics hubs and manufacturing facilities across the U.S. Its autonomous Yard Operating System (YOS) links physical yard operations with digital tools. YMX says the system improves throughput, reduces bottlenecks and dwell time, optimizes asset utilization, lowers operating costs and supports emissions-reduction goals.

Henderson – October 12, 2026 -- YMX Logistics has been named a 2026 G75 Green Supply Chain Partner by Inbound Logistics, adding a third sustainability honor to two fleet awards it received earlier this month.

The annual list covers 75 organizations recognized for advancing sustainable supply chain and logistics practices while delivering measurable value to customers.

YMX collected two fleet electrification awards before the G75 listing

YMX received the ACT Expo Fleet Award for Leadership in Electric Yard Operations earlier this month. Heavy Duty Trucking magazine also named the company a 2026 Top Green Fleet.

Henderson – October 12, 2026 -- YMX Logistics has hired Adam Buttgenbach, a fleet executive who previously oversaw more than 110,000 assets globally, as Vice President of Fleet Strategy & Loss Prevention.

The appointment comes as the Henderson, Nevada-based yard logistics provider expands nationwide, according to Chief Operating Officer Erin Mitchell. She said fleet strategy and asset performance are critical to delivering safer, more efficient and more sustainable operations for enterprise customers.

Buttgenbach brings 20-plus years across logistics, procurement and maintenance

Buttgenbach has more than 20 years of leadership experience in logistics, procurement, maintenance and operational transformation. He has led large-scale fleet and equipment organizations with billion-dollar capital investment portfolios.

Henderson, Nevada – October 12, 2026 -- YMX Logistics CEO Matt Yearling and Vice President of Fleet Strategy and Loss Prevention Adam Buttgenbach have been named finalists for Heavy Duty Trucking's 2026 Truck Fleet Innovator award, placing two of the nine finalists at the integrated yard logistics provider.

Nine finalists span fleet sizes and business models

Yearling and Buttgenbach join seven other finalists representing a range of fleet sizes, business models and industry roles. The award honors supply chain professionals who are challenging conventional thinking and driving change across trucking and logistics.

Yearling cited for integrating AI, data and electric yard trucks

Yearling was recognized for advancing yard operations for enterprise shippers by combining data, artificial intelligence, electric yard trucks and specialized logistics services. The work also helps prepare the industry for increasingly autonomous operations.

Henderson, NV – October 12, 2026 -- YMX Logistics has won the 2026 AI Excellence in Supply Chain Award from FreightWaves in the Operational AI Integration category, for results delivered by its Autonomous Yard Operating System (YOS).

FreightWaves honors YMX among five AI winners in logistics

The award recognizes companies producing business outcomes with artificial intelligence across supply chain, transportation and logistics operations. YMX was named alongside four other organizations; FreightWaves publishes the full winners list on its website.

YMX's digital twin engine models layout, fleet, labor and electrification choices

Within the Autonomous YOS, YMX built a decision engine driven by AI and predictive analytics. YMX teams use it to analyze, test and continuously optimize yard operations. The model evaluates:

Henderson, Nevada – October 12, 2026 -- YMX Logistics has appointed Michael Lucas as Chief Operating Officer, giving him responsibility for operational strategy and execution across the company's coast-to-coast yard logistics network.

Lucas brings leadership experience from four North American brands

Lucas has held supply chain and operations leadership roles at SC Johnson, The Kraft Heinz Company, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH) and Uline. His background covers distribution, warehousing, fleet operations, customer service and process improvement, including large-scale transformation programs.

Henderson – October 12, 2026 -- YMX Logistics has been named to FreightWaves' 2027 FreightTech 100, an annual list of innovative and influential supply chain companies, as yard technology draws more industry attention.

Yard category grows from one honoree in 2020 to seven in 2027

The Yard, Dock & Warehouse category is now one of the list's fastest-growing segments. Five of its seven honorees are first-time selections this year, reflecting demand for yard management, dock scheduling, gate automation and safety solutions.