Trucking news and briefs for Friday, July 10, 2026:
WattEV opens new electric-truck charging station
WattEV's Fresno charging depot is the first of several in the network that will be used by Tesla Semis operating out of the Port of Oakland starting this year, WattEV said.WattEV
Heavy-duty electric charging infrastructure provider WattEV late last month celebrated the grand opening of its seventh heavy-duty electric truck charging depot in California, creating a link between the ports of Oakland, Stockton and inland freight hubs in the northern San Joaquin Valley.
The Fresno WattEV charging depot is the first of four sites planned to enable zero-emission truck freight transport in Northern California. The Fresno depot is located on the busy Highway 99 corridor in Fresno, and is soon to be connected to depots at the Ports of Oakland and Stockton coming online later this year, WattEV said.
WattEV is scheduled to break ground this summer on an additional solar-powered charging depot directly across I-5 from Sacramento International Airport. Once completed, WattEV’s network of charging depots in Northern California will open zero-emission truck transport lanes between the Bay Area, Sacramento, the Central Valley, Nevada and beyond, linking to WattEV’s existing Southern California network of six depots, which is also expanding.
“We’re excited to see the Northern California portion of our network coming together just in time for the arrival of the Tesla trucks,” said Salim Youssefzadeh, CEO and co-founder of WattEV. “This project is a milestone for us. Northern California is now poised to benefit from the expansion of electrified freight hauling we’ve helped build up in Southern California. We’re excited about moving zero-emission freight through Fresno, which is within easy reach of both the Port of Oakland and our solar-powered Bakersfield depot, which is the gateway to our Southern California network.”
WattEV’s Fresno public charging depot features seven MCS megawatt chargers, enabling charging “dwell times” of 30 minutes or less, comparable to diesel refueling times, the company said. It also includes 15 single-cord 240kW CCS chargers,
The WattEV Fresno truck charging depot is aided by Pacific Gas & Electric’s Flex Connect program.
The Fresno site joins other six other WattEV charging depots at the Port of Long Beach, Bakersfield, San Bernardino, Gardena, Vernon and Oxnard.
STG Logistics completes financial restructuring after Chapter 11 bankruptcy
STG Logistics has successfully completed its financial restructuring and emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, the company announced Thursday.
The exit follows the May 18 approval of the company’s reorganization plan. Through the restructuring process, the logistics and supply chain provider reduced its funded debt obligations by nearly $1 billion and secured new capital to support its ongoing business operations.
Under the approved plan, STG emerges under the majority ownership of a group of financial institutions. The investor group is led by funds managed by Fortress Investment Group, Fidelity Management & Research Company, and Invesco Senior Secured Management.
Company officials stated that STG will maintain complete continuity of operations. The restructuring is not expected to disrupt the company’s integrated port-to-door service offerings or its existing relationships with customers, vendors, and partners.
With a deleveraged balance sheet and new financial flexibility, STG executives said the company is positioned to invest in its business and capitalize on growth opportunities as the broader freight market recovers.
[Related: STG Logistics emerging from bankruptcy after reaching deal with lenders]
New trucks-only highway opening next week in Georgia to ease congestion from Port
The Georgia Department of Transportation will open a high-volume freight corridor in Savannah on July 15, streamlining the flow of goods at one of the fastest growing ports in the U.S.
The $126 million Brampton Road Connector is a new four-lane highway linking Garden City Terminal’s Gate 3 directly to I-16, removing at-grade rail crossings and truck traffic from local neighborhoods. The project gives truck drivers faster access to the Port of Savannah and a more streamlined route to inland markets, Georgia Ports Authority said in a release.
“We want to thank our partners at the Georgia DOT for their important work creating freight corridors that improve local communities and safer traffic flow for the future,” said Georgia Ports CEO Griff Lynch. “Our trucking community will also achieve faster turn times at the port with safer routings inland, benefiting Savannah supply chain speeds.”
The Brampton Road project is the final piece in a series of GDOT projects establishing a cargo beltway in Savannah. Over the past 12 years, GDOT has invested nearly $600 million in roadway projects that also include:
- Reconstructing the I-16/I-95 interchange and widening I-16, a $295 million project improving the safety and flow of commuters and cargo moving on and off each interstate.
- Jimmy Deloach Parkway, a $129 million, limited-access truck route linking Garden City Terminal with Interstates 16 and 95.
- Highway 307 overpass, a $22.5 million project carrying vehicular traffic over the Port of Savannah’s Mason Mega Rail Terminal and allowing for the free flow of trucks and trains.
- Grange Road upgrade, a $14.2 million project providing better truck access between Jimmy Deloach Parkway and Garden City Terminal.
“Improving the mobility of freight traffic from the port and increasing safety for motorists on local streets are key goals for this project. The Brampton Road Connector accomplishes both simultaneously,” said Georgia DOT Commissioner Russell R. McMurry. “The delivery of new freight corridors and upgrades to key interchanges in the Savannah area are great examples of Georgia DOT’s commitment to improving safety on our roadways and mobility for both people and goods.”
