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

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.

By Larry Avila • Aug. 18, 2026

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Kratos completes cross-country tandem autonomous haul for NASCAR race

The route spanned from Florida to North Carolina and California to deliver race equipment to San Diego.

By Larry Avila • June 25, 2026

ATRI seeks input on use of driver-facing cameras

The information will be used to map carrier and driver strategies to manage in-cab data that improves safety outcomes.

By Larry Avila • June 24, 2026

Volvo Autonomous Solutions launches commercial operations with AVI-SPL

The autonomous route between Dallas and Houston will be hauling electronics and initially have a safety driver on board. 

By Larry Avila • June 23, 2026

ATRI asks industry about safety tech acceptance, resistance

The organization is researching advanced driver assistance system technologies as part of a four-year initiative for TechCelerate.

By Haley Cawthon • June 22, 2026

DOT to launch visibility dashboard to aid trucking, supply chain networks

The development is part of the American Supply Chain Sovereignty Initiative to connect cargo hubs with industry stakeholders.

By Kelly Stroh • June 22, 2026

Einride becomes publicly traded company

After securing shareholder approval, the autonomous freight technology company began trading on the Nasdaq.

By Haley Cawthon • June 17, 2026