Trucking news and briefs for Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026:
Clean Energy opens new Western Canada natural gas fueling stations
Clean Energy Fuels Corp. has announced a series of new fueling and maintenance agreements across Western Canada as commercial fleets increasingly adopt compressed natural gas (CNG) to reduce emissions and operating costs.
The expansion is driven in part by growing adoption of Cummins' 15-liter X15N engine, which offers long-haul, heavy-duty capacity. Through a joint venture with Tourmaline, Clean Energy recently opened stations in Grande Prairie, Alberta, and Chilliwack, British Columbia, joining existing locations in Edmonton, Calgary, and Kamloops.
"Canada has a strong business case for natural gas. This is a demanding market and the Cummins X15N engine closes the technology gap for fleets that haul heavy and put a lot of miles on the truck every year," said Cody Brookwell, director of sales and business development at Clean Energy. Brookwell noted the fuel costs 40% to 50% less than diesel.
Ten commercial fleets across the refuse, freight, logistics, and oilfield services sectors are adding natural gas trucks to the regional station network:
- Environmental e360: Deploying 15 natural gas trucks in Chilliwack.
- Integrity Waste Solutions: Adding 10 trucks, including three with the X15N engine.
- Mullen Dedicated Logistics: Adding seven X15N-powered trucks.
- Prairie Waste Solutions: Adding seven trucks, including three equipped with the X15N engine.
- Caron Transportation Systems: Adding five X15N trucks and upgrading maintenance facilities for natural gas servicing.
- Nortrans Freight Management: Ordering five additional X15N trucks following an initial trial.
- Reimer Brothers: First-time natural gas customer deploying four X15N trucks.
- GFL Environmental: Adding three X15N units to its fleet.
- Trican Well Service: Entering the CNG market with three X15N trucks.
- Sniper Services: Deploying its first X15N truck, a tri-drive unit rated to haul up to 140,000 pounds in Alberta's oil fields.
Eagle Transport appoints longtime executive Herb Evans as Chairman
Eagle Transport Corporation (CCJ Top 250, No. 135) has named longtime executive Herb Evans as its new chairman of the board following the death of company founder Don Stallings.
Stallings, who founded the bulk logistics company nearly six decades ago and served as chairman, died June 9. He established Eagle Transport with a small fleet of trucks, growing the operation into a network of 25 terminals spanning the East Coast, Texas, and Louisiana.
Evans transitions to chairman after serving as vice chairman. His 38-year career with the company began in maintenance before he advanced through dispatch, terminal operations, and executive management.
“I have spent the last four decades helping build the operation you rely on today,” Evans said in a statement. “My priorities in this role remain the same as the ones that got us here.”
In addition to his executive role at Eagle Transport, Evans serves as the 76th chairman of the board for National Tank Truck Carriers.
Fitzgerald Peterbilt sells off all six locations
Peterbilt of Atlanta on Tuesday announced the acquisition of the assets of Fitzgerald Peterbilt's four Alabama locations, including dealerships in Birmingham, Huntsville (Madison), Montgomery (Hope Hull), and Gadsden.
In conjunction with the acquisition, the company also announced that it will be changing its name from Peterbilt of Atlanta, LLC to Pearson Peterbilt Group, LLC, effective Tuesday, Aug. 4, reflecting the company's expansion beyond its historical Georgia footprint and its growing presence throughout Alabama and the Southeast.
That announcement followed news released Monday that The Larson Group (TLG Peterbilt) is acquiring Fitzgerald Peterbilt’s two Virginia locations in Glade Spring and Fancy Gap, effective Aug. 3.
Scott Pearson, President of Pearson Peterbilt Group, said his company’s acquisition marks an exciting new chapter for both organizations.
"We are honored to have reached this agreement with the Fitzgerald family,” Pearson said. “They have built a highly respected organization with outstanding employees and a strong reputation for serving customers throughout Alabama. We are grateful for the opportunity to continue that legacy."
Pearson added that the move is “a natural fit” for his company. “The transition from Peterbilt of Atlanta to Pearson Peterbilt Group reflects our growth while maintaining the values, customer focus, and commitment to excellence that have defined our organization for years."
TLG Peterbilt President and CEO Glenn Larson noted that his group is “proud to welcome the employees and customers of the Fitzgerald Peterbilt locations in Fancy Gap and Glade Spring to TLG,” adding that the expansion into Virginia “strengthens our presence in the Southeast and allows us to better serve customers with the industry-leading service TLG is known for. We look forward to building on the relationships developed by the Fitzgerald team.”
With the expansion, TLG now operates 36 locations across 12 states.
