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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
White Ford F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck parked in front of modern garage
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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.
Battery electric
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
Electric Chargers
Alternative power
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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Natural gas
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.
Natural gas
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
Industrial worker inspecting pipeline valves at oil and gas facility
Alternative power
NACFE warns truck makers are stretched thin as electric, hydrogen, and diesel tech collide
NACFE's Run on Less 2025 reveals the "messy middle" of trucking's green transition as electric, hydrogen, natural gas, and diesel technologies compete—and no clear winner emerges.
November 14, 2025
A white semi-truck on a scenic highway, representing the Run on Less - Messy Middle 2025 demonstration, which aims to improve the efficiency and reduce the environmental impact of mid-mile logistics.
Battery electric
FedEx invests in electric truck startup
FedEx (CCJ Top 250, No. 1) co-led a $160 million investment round in electric and hybrid vehicle manufacturer Harbinger. Also: Polaris Transportation Group releases inaugural sustainability report.
November 14, 2025
FedEx placed an initial order for 53 Harbinger electric vehicles.
Alternative power
Report: Biofuels emit more CO2 than the fossil fuels they replace
Biofuels production emits 16% on average more CO2 than the fossil fuels it replaces, a recent report says. Also: Werner recognized as top military employer.
November 13, 2025
2025 Biofuels
Alternative power
The Tesla elephant in trucking’s room
50-plus years ago, we saw then-upstarts Toyota and Honda crash into the U.S. market. There were no shortage of skeptics about their long-term success.
November 10, 2025
Row of white Tesla Semi electric trucks lined up in parallel formation
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Koch said their Strategic acquisition of SOS to accelerates growth, expands reach, and bolsters geographic and industry-specific offerings for Koch Logistics & Warehousing.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Koch doubles its nationwide square footage with SOS acquisition
The acquisition doubles Koch’s total nationwide square footage.
USA Truck was acquired by DB Schenker in June 2022 for approximately $435 million, and DB Schenker was subsequently acquired by DSV in April 2025. Prior to its own acquisition, DB Schenker had been shopping USA Truck, and DSV decided to divest the asset almost immediately.
Mergers & Acquisitions
'Welcome home': USA Truck acquired by former, current leadership team
Dart will retain use of its name and says that the transaction will not affect day-to-day operations.
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Dart Transit acquired by private equity firm
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Venture Transport adds team drivers to dedicated business
The Postal Service moves 55,000 loads by truck every day – nearly 2 billion miles per year.
Regulations
USPS to remove unvetted non-domiciled drivers from trucking fleet
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