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Pilot Travel Centers set to deploy Tesla Semi chargers spanning 5 states
Tesla maintains that it plans to ramp production of its electric Class 8 in the coming months, and construction on the Pilot-based charing network is set to begin in the first half of this year.
January 27, 2026
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Zero-emission truck adoption is growing, but slowing against a tough regulatory environment
Approximately 1.32% of new truck deployments in the first half of 2025 were zero-emission.
January 27, 2026
Fleets deployed more than 6,500 new zero-emission trucks in the first half of 2025 alone, bringing the total on U.S. roads to more than 59,000, according to CALSTART. While cargo vans remain the most electrified trucking segment, medium-duty trucks posted their strongest half-year ever and yard tractors are also growing rapidly.
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Paper Transport crossed 5M miles on natural gas last year
PTI's dedicated fleet model helps shippers meet sustainability goals through verifiable RNG/CNG data, displacing 13.6M gallons of diesel since 2010.
January 20, 2026
Paper Transport surpassed its 2025 goal of 5 million natural gas miles, finishing the year at more than 5.36 million miles powered by RNG and CNG.
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Largest known deployment of Class 8 battery electric trucks set for Texas under unique arrangement
These vehicles are expected to cover 7 million miles annually, eliminating an estimated 60,000 metric tonnes of CO2.
January 15, 2026
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Purdue demonstrates on-highway electric truck charging
A highway segment in Indiana wirelessly charged an electric heavy-duty truck at highway speeds. Also: Women in Trucking accepting nominations for 2026 Image Team.
January 8, 2026
An electric heavy-duty truck provided by Cummins charges as it drives along a test segment on U.S. Highway 52/U.S. Highway 231 in West Lafayette, Indiana.
Battery electric
Sales prospects for zero emission trucks dim but autonomous tech shines
Uncertain business conditions have fleet owners hesitant to buy new trucks, but advancements in ADAS improving autonomous use cases.
January 7, 2026
McKinsey & Company's Moritz Rittstieg and Tobias Schneiderbauer discuss the prospects of zero-emission and autonomous vehicles at CES 2026.
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Tesla releases video of its electric Semi and its companion Megacharger
At 1.2 MW, Tesla's Semi could potentially charge its battery in under an hour.
January 5, 2026
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Why auto executives often get the future wrong
History shows automotive giants like Ford and GM often misread the room. From fighting WWII production to canceling the F-150 Lightning, are we seeing another "self-inflicted wound"?
December 30, 2025
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DHL adds Tesla Semi to California fleet
The addition of the Tesla Semi expands DHL’s fleet of Class 8 electric trucks in North America to more than 150. Also: Ryder announces new board member, effective Jan. 5.
December 29, 2025
DHL's new Tesla Semi expands the company's Class 8 electric truck fleet and advances its sustainability goals.
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The elephant in the room for EV adoption: electricity prices
Most TCO models assume low electricity rates, but prices in CA and the Northeast are double the target. Why high utility rates are the silent barrier to diesel parity.
December 26, 2025
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What to expect when you're expecting an electric truck
Electric trucks are still trucks. Learn how to establish baseline efficiency, manage charging routines, and understand weight distribution when replacing diesel units.
December 24, 2025
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Nearly 1,400 natural gas stations to power clean transport growth in 2026, The Transport Project claims
New data from The Transport Project points to a growing natural gas fueling network poised to support cleaner transportation nationwide as fleets look toward 2026.
December 15, 2025
A white Gaslink natural gas tanker truck shown parked on the roadside.
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Pete, Kenworth roll out new electric trucks
Paccar eyes regional and local fleets with new medium-duty electrics.
December 9, 2025
The Kenworth T280E is available with a two-string battery option, with eMotor ratings up to 270kW and 1,100 lb.-ft. of torque. The T280E offers up to 200 miles of range, making it ideal for pickup and delivery, as well as urban routes.
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Mission statements in trucking
A look at the 2009 RMI charette that launched NACFE and how the industry moved from 6 MPG averages to 12 MPG diesel and 17 MPGde electric trucks in 2025.
December 9, 2025
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Classical natural gas
After a decade of uncertainty, natural gas trucks are competitive again thanks to a new 15-liter option.
November 29, 2025
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Petitions look to pressure OEMs into dropping CARB lawsuit
More than 50,000 people have signed petitions calling on the world’s biggest truck manufacturers to drop their lawsuit against California and commit to clean trucking. Also: Former Mass. trooper sentenced for role in CDL bribery scheme; 45 OOS orders issued during week-long enforcement blitz in Wyoming.
November 26, 2025
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Bollinger Motors collapses after weeks of financial struggles
After weeks of unpaid bills and mounting financial strain, electric vehicle maker Bollinger Motors has abruptly shut down, leaving employees and possibly investors in the lurch.
November 24, 2025
The Bollinger B4 Chassis Cab on display at the 2025 ACT Expo in Anaheim, Calif.
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America’s renewable natural gas boom fueling the future
What is RNG? The scalable, waste-to-fuel solution that reduces both emissions and operational costs for heavy-duty trucking.
November 17, 2025
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With the addition of FirstFleet, Werner is expected to grow its Dedicated revenues by approximately 50% and become North America's fifth-largest Dedicated carrier by power units. The transaction also increases Werner’s share in more resilient categories such as grocery and baked goods.
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Werner acquiring FirstFleet for $245M
The acquisition reshapes Werner’s portfolio, shifting the weight of its Truckload Transportation Services (TTS) toward long-term, stable contractual business.
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Pilot Travel Centers set to deploy Tesla Semi chargers spanning 5 states
Peninsula Truck Lines, Inc. announced today that it will implement a Pacific Northwest Compliance Surcharge to help offset the rising regulatory and compliance costs associated with operating in Washington and Oregon.
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Peninsula Truck Lines adding PNW compliance surcharge
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Court halts NYSTA surcharge on commercial trucking toll management service providers
Abilene will continue operating through Tuesday, January 27, the company said, maintaining its commitment to safe, reliable, and professional service as resources transition to Swift.
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Abilene Motor Express folding into Swift Transportation
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