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Amazon rolls out new capabilities for bulky package shippers
The company unveiled upgrades for large item deliveries such as pre-negotiated LTL rates and regional delivery pricing during Accelerate 2026.
By Kelly Stroh • Sept. 30, 2026 -
Retrieved from Janus Electric/LinkedIn on September 30, 2026
Trucking fleets repurpose diesel tractors with swappable electric batteries
New businesses such as powertrain converter Janus Electric are moving farther into U.S. markets, including California and Texas.
By David Taube • Sept. 30, 2026 -
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Kodiak targets year-end driverless launch on Dallas-Houston lane with Ikea
The company plans to launch the unsupervised long-haul service along a 219-mile stretch of Interstate 45.
By Haley Cawthon • Sept. 29, 2026 -
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Kodiak AI partners with PrePass to enhance inspection process
The collaboration is another step toward commercial deployment by the end of 2026 for the self-driving tech developer.
By Larry Avila • Sept. 28, 2026 -
Retrieved from Tesla on September 23, 2026
Shippers’ coalition orders 2,500 Class 8 electric trucks
Tesla will be the primary OEM for the order, with Volvo, Kenworth and RIDE available as secondary options for custom needs.
By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 24, 2026 -
Courtesy of the Oregon Department of Transportation
Oregon adds PrePass weigh station bypass tech
As part of the system, truckers in Oregon will gain efficiencies through reduced downtime, according to the business and state.
By Larry Avila • Sept. 23, 2026 -
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Forum Mobility to open 4 more truck charging sites in California
Development is ramping up for locations in Oakland, Ontario and Rancho Dominguez.
By David Taube • Sept. 17, 2026 -
Courtesy of Port of Los Angeles
San Pedro Ports seek zero-emission truck usage boost via new incentive program
The proposed program would pay up to $36,000 per year for qualifying trucks that operate at the port complex.
By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 17, 2026 -
Courtesy of EV Realty
EV Realty names energy executive in new role as president
Henrik Holland will help the charging hub provider expand into autonomous and other markets.
By David Taube • Sept. 14, 2026 -
Retrived from Daimler Truck
Truck and Engine Manufacturers Association seeks clarity on NOx rule amendments
The group said its members are seeking to finalize model year 2027 products before new standards take effect.
By Haley Cawthon • Sept. 14, 2026 -
Courtesy of Google
Google helps deploy 25 electric trucks in Texas as part of alliance
The tech giant is joining a coalition working to accelerate electric carrier Nevoya’s deployment on a Dallas and Houston lane.
By David Taube • Sept. 11, 2026 -
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LTL mixed-freight rule updates could bring more uniformity, exec says
Comments on proposed changes with the National Motor Freight Traffic Association are due Sept. 23.
By David Taube • Sept. 10, 2026 -
Courtesy of J.B. Hunt Transport Services
JB Hunt streamlines customer-support processes with AI tools
After fine-tuning its technology with the carrier for more than a year, start-up tech firm Overroute is now seeking opportunities with other companies.
By Larry Avila • Sept. 10, 2026 -
Courtesy of PlusAI
PlusAI plans merger with Texas Ventures Acquisition
The autonomous tech firm found another combination partner to go public after a previous attempt ended in April.
By Larry Avila • Sept. 8, 2026 -
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Port of New York, New Jersey to launch $39M ZEV voucher program
In a parallel move, another outreach will give $5 million toward new charging stations.
By David Taube • Sept. 8, 2026 -
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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 -
Provided by the Port of Long Beach
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 -
Courtesy of Orange EV
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 -
Courtesy of Einride
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 -
Permission granted by Run on Less by NACFE
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 -
Provided by Kodiak AI
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 -
Courtesy of Port of Los Angeles and Port of Long Beach
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
