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Alternative power
Propane: A low cost, low emission solution for medium-duty trucks
Most focus is on Class 8, but Classes 4-7 are substantial fuel consumers and propane is the "sweet spot" for urban, high-mileage medium-duty trucks.
April 30, 2026
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Hyroad Energy partners to bring new hydrogen fueling station to Texas
The hydrogen fuel cell truck manufacturer has partnered with Total Hydrogen Solutions to support the development and operation of a new hydrogen refueling station in Katy, Texas. Also: Intellistop requests brake-light exemption; NMFTA's new Director of Cybersecurity.
April 29, 2026
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July 1, 2026
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Regulations
New legislation takes aim at states' license issuance
The "No Licenses for Illegal Drivers or Truckers Act" would cut states' federal highway funding by 10% for not verifying license applicants' legal status. Also: Amazon partners with Einride to add 75 electric trucks to fleet; Coke Canada expanding electric-truck fleet.
April 24, 2026
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From Allis-Chalmers to Tesla: The high stakes of trucking’s tech transition
Allis-Chalmers built a 1,008-cell hydrogen tractor in 1959, yet the company vanished by 1999.
April 22, 2026
Allis-Chalmers farm tractor production under that name ended in 1985.
Alternative power
Averitt set to deploy battery-electric yard tractors
The 10 TICO battery-electric yard tractors are a result of Tennessee's Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicles Grant Program. Also: Nebraska wildfire-relief haulers get more HOS relief.
April 20, 2026
Through the initiative, Averitt will introduce 10 TICO electric yard tractors and associated charging infrastructure at key locations across Tennessee, letting the company test efficiencies and the impact of electric yard tractors in their operations.
Alternative power
California moves to mandate price transparency for electric trucks
California SB 1213 calls for manufacturers to reveal electric truck MSRP to qualify for state green incentives.
April 14, 2026
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Study says Biodiesel Blenders’ Tax Credit better than Section 45Z Clean Fuel replacement
A new GlobalData study finds the Biodiesel Blenders’ Tax Credit (BTC) provides more value to consumers and blenders than the 45Z production credit.
April 14, 2026
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Battery electric
Volvo debuts 400-mile, long-haul electric truck for Europe
Volvo's new e-axle technology enables a 435 mile range for the FH Aero Electric.
April 14, 2026
Volvo Trucks launches its longest-range electric heavy-duty truck yet, featuring 50-minute rapid charging and a 435 mile range.
Alternative power
EV Realty opens flagship truck-charging hub
The new hub in San Bernardino features 76 high-power charging ports and 9 MW of capacity, sufficient to serve more than 200 medium- and heavy-duty trucks per day. Also: Baltimore eyes severe truck parking restrictions; Averitt donates $1.4M to St. Jude.
April 13, 2026
EV Realty's flagship Powered Properties truck charging hub, located strategically in San Bernardino, is capable of serving 200+ MHD trucks per day.
Alternative power
Toyota joining hydrogen fuel cell venture with Volvo, Daimler
Toyota has signed a non-binding agreement to cooperate with Volvo Group and Daimler Truck in the fuel cell system joint venture cellcentric. Also: CVSA's new Out-of-Service Criteria take effect; FMCSA publishes new data on railroad crossing crashes.
April 2, 2026
The combination of the companies will support and accelerate their joint objective to develop, produce and commercialize fuel cell systems for heavy-duty vehicles and other heavy-duty applications with comparable requirements.
Trucks
A quick tour of Tesla's long-awaited Semi
After nearly nine years, Tesla’s Semi appears ready to enter mass production; we recently caught up with a 500-mile-range model.
March 31, 2026
Tesla Semi Walkthrough Production Update 2026
Economic trends
Tonnage hits strongest growth rate in almost 4 years
U.S. truck tonnage last month hit its highest level in three years, ATA says. Also: Fuel Retailers praise renewable volume obligations, urge Congress to enact biofuel tax incentives
March 30, 2026
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Battery electric
Truck makers can learn from train makers
Diesel-electric trains were 3x more efficient than steam; battery-electric trucks offer the same leap today.
March 27, 2026
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EV startups confirm viability of megawatt commercial truck charger
RXO adds white-glove onboarding, expanded visibility to digital loads and a dedicated concierge support service to its RXO Extra marketplace. Also: Kempower and Windrose achieve heavy-duty charging milestone.
March 27, 2026
A Windrose truck next to a 1,200 kW Kempower dispenser, capable of providing Megawatt Charging System (MCS) charging at EV Realty's San Bernardino charging hub.
Alternative power
Clean Energy Fuels secures agreements to expand RNG reach
New agreements with municipalities and companies focus on renewable natural gas infrastructure and supply for the trucking sector. Also: TCA names next chairman; Redwood Logistics acquires cross-border customs brokerage; ParkPro to add South Florida paid parking this summer.
March 5, 2026
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Natural gas
Shell's natgas-powered Starship headed back to INDYCAR circuit
Starship logged 4,854 miles with a gross vehicle weight of 73,080 lbs. last racing season. Also: Averitt names new VP of sales.
March 2, 2026
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Alternative power
More than 60 Tesla Semi chargers 'coming soon' nationwide
Tesla, on its map of charging locations, shows more that 60 Megachargers “coming soon" from coast-to-coast in more than a dozen states. Also: Indiana lawmakers look to strengthen ELP, non-domiciled CDL standards; Dunavant names new VP of Transportation; Montana launches truck parking info system.
February 25, 2026
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Alternative power
Tesla offering two models of its electric Semi
Tesla's battery electric Semi will come with ranges of 325 miles and up to 500 miles, depending on spec.
February 9, 2026
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DOT ready to put the brakes on brake pedal requirement
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