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California legislators OK heavy-duty zero-emission truck pricing disclosure
OEMs will have to provide a manufacturer’s suggested retail price to maintain state incentive eligibility, per the bill.
By David Taube • Sept. 3, 2026 -
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Quarterhill’s $4.6M PennDOT deal extends weigh-in-motion program
The contract is the intelligent transportation system provider’s seventh with a state agency this year.
By Haley Cawthon • Sept. 1, 2026 -
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DOT proposes streamlining land leases along roads, railroads for utility use
Revenues from the leases could fund repairs and upgrades for roads, bridges, tunnels and railroads along the corridors, according to a U.S. Department of Transportation proposal.
By Dan Zukowski • Sept. 1, 2026 -
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Coalition aims for zero-emission I-5 truck corridor
West Coast states will collaborate with Canada and Mexico to establish a charging network for electric commercial vehicles along the north-south highway.
By Larry Avila • Aug. 31, 2026 -
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APM Terminals to add 96 Orange EV yard trucks in New Jersey
The addition follows a recent expansion of the electric equipment at APM Terminals’ Los Angeles port.
By David Taube • Aug. 27, 2026 -
Oregon’s automated oversize permitting system saves nearly $1M
The modernization project has streamlined a digital routing system and eliminated the state’s need to fill seven vacant positions, according to the state.
By David Taube • Aug. 26, 2026 -
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Einride to add 500 Tesla Semis to fleet
A two-year deployment will begin in September, tripling the freight technology company’s fleet size, the business said.
By David Taube • Aug. 19, 2026 -
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How leading diesel equipment dominates performance
Optimized trucks can vastly outperform industry averages, reaching as much as 12 mpg regularly, a NACFE report noted.
By David Taube • Aug. 18, 2026 -
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Kodiak to launch autonomous testing on public roads in California
The action is the start to eventual coast-to-coast driverless hauling operations, according to founder and CEO Donald Burnette.
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San Pedro Bay ports commit $40M in truck charging network
Long Beach and Los Angeles ports agreed on the network investments along with developing financial incentive programs to aid the adoption of zero-emission vehicles.
By David Taube • Aug. 17, 2026 -
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Quarterhill lands $5M infrastructure contract in Oklahoma
The company will deploy weigh-in-motion, electronic screening and other commercial vehicle technologies to improve freight movement along Interstate 35.
By Haley Cawthon • Aug. 17, 2026 -
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Einride acquiring EV charging management firm Flipturn for $38M
The combination will double the company's existing capacity of energy under management.
By Larry Avila • Aug. 12, 2026 -
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FedEx expands use of robotic arms for trailer loading
The deployment at a Hagerstown, Maryland hub foreshadows plans to scale the technology, and showcases third-party logistics providers’ rising use of robots to perform manual tasks.
By Max Garland • Aug. 11, 2026 -
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Volvo, Mack latest truckmakers to roll out DEF software updates
The efforts come weeks after the EPA proposed eliminating diesel exhaust fluid-related engine derates and vehicle speed restrictions on newly manufactured trucks.
By Haley Cawthon • Aug. 11, 2026 -
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Toyota to join Volvo, Daimler heavy-duty fuel-cell joint venture
The three automakers hope to accelerate hydrogen fuel-cell adoption for commercial vehicles.
By Paul Myles • Aug. 5, 2026 -
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Aurora Innovation commercial scaling phase underway
The firm’s lower-cost version of its autonomous technology will be the focus of its mass-produced second generation self-driving trucks.
By Larry Avila • Updated Aug. 5, 2026 -
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Aurora gets 2 carriers to start AV hauls
Customer agreements with Charger Logistics and Value Truck are expected to provide additional capacity for both firms on key routes in Texas.
By Larry Avila • Updated July 28, 2026 -
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How hydrogen fuel cell trucks can stack up to battery-electric vehicles
Penske Logistics and Pilot both used a Hyundai Xcient fuel cell Class 8 tractor to show what’s possible during a 2025 North American Council for Freight Efficiency performance run.
By David Taube • July 24, 2026 -
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Carrier Transicold launches transport refrigeration unit replacement program
The initiative is tied to the company’s products and also includes digital upgrades to better monitor and anticipate maintenance needs.
By David Taube • July 16, 2026 -
Obtained from Kenworth
Paccar begins software updates after EPA revises DEF inducement guidance
Trucks manufactured after 2018 can go to Kenworth and Peterbilt dealerships to have the software installed.
By Haley Cawthon • July 15, 2026 -
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Waabi demonstrates AI driver transfer between truck platforms
The company says its Waabi Driver can adapt to new truck platforms without additional testing or data input.
By Haley Cawthon • July 13, 2026 -
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EPA proposes ending DEF derates, easing heavy-duty truck requirements
The agency says the changes could save truckers $12 billion while still maintaining environmental protections.
By Haley Cawthon • July 10, 2026 -
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WattEV opens EV charging depot in Fresno, California
The addition is part of an expansion into the northern part of the Golden State that includes Oakland.
By David Taube • July 8, 2026 -
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FedEx Freight says simplified process improving customer experience
Enhancements to the carrier’s sales workforce and tech are positioning the business for revenue growth in H2.
By Larry Avila • July 7, 2026 -
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Quarterhill lands $2.5M contract for Chicago area traffic data collection
The company will install new "Continuous Count Sites,” which will collect year-round information on volumes and vehicle types across Northeastern Illinois roadways.
By Haley Cawthon • June 30, 2026
