Volvo Autonomous Solutions, Waabi launch first driverless lane in Texas

Freight forwarder Warp is now transporting freight to third-party facilities between Dallas and Houston autonomously with a safety driver on board.  

By Larry Avila • Oct. 22, 2026

Kodiak, Charger launch 435-mile autonomous lane in Texas

The partnership adds a Dallas-Laredo route as the AV firm works toward on-highway driverless operations by the end of 2026.

By Haley Cawthon • Oct. 21, 2026

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Top 5 stories from Trucking Dive

These five stories detail the top trends and issues facing the trucking and transportation industry. 

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Sagepoint Logistics eyes expansion by doubling size of RNG fleet

The carrier’s parent company, Sagepoint Energy, produces its own renewable natural gas. RNG traditionally can be $1.50 less per gallon than diesel, an industry group said.

By Larry Avila • Oct. 20, 2026

How a California carrier is repurposing diesel tractors to electric

Ability Tri-Modal Transportation Services is incorporating swappable batteries that can be replaced within minutes, the carrier says.

By David Taube • Oct. 19, 2026

UNFI leans into fuel hedging, tech to manage rising costs

With diesel costs at record highs, the company told investors locked-in fuel prices and efforts to reduce unnecessary miles were helping.

By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 19, 2026

Shipping tool ArcBest View enhances platform for visibility, efficiency

The transportation company added automated classification, real-time tracking and a simpler integration to the interface, following feedback from customers.

By David Taube • Oct. 14, 2026

FMCSA lets driverless trucks swap warning triangles for cab-mounted beacons

The five-year exemption, requested by Aurora, is available to any Level 4 autonomous company with prior notice to the agency.  

By Haley Cawthon • Oct. 13, 2026

Werner backs autonomous trucks, but economic and liability hurdles remain

The carrier is brokering freight to several AV developers, CFO Christopher Wikoff said, while cautioning that insurance questions must be resolved before the technology can scale. 

By Haley Cawthon • Oct. 12, 2026

Tesla expands Megacharger network in California, Georgia

The OEM and fueling giant Pilot are scaling heavy-duty electric charging infrastructure and targeting key freight corridors.

By David Taube • Oct. 12, 2026

Top trucking conferences and events in 2027

Mark your travel calendar with this annual guide of events for trucking industry leaders and stakeholders.

By David Taube • Oct. 6, 2026

CH Robinson to buy RXO for $5.8B, combining 3PL heavyweights

If approved, the deal would grow C.H. Robinson's network density and bring RXO's brokerage, expedited and last-mile services into the fold.

By Max Garland • Oct. 5, 2026

IMC Logistics orders 50 Tesla Semis

The equipment includes standard- and long-range models that will be delivered in Q4, the company told Trucking Dive.

By David Taube • Oct. 5, 2026

Einride taps Nvidia to scale autonomous trucking

The AV trucking company will adapt Nvidia’s Hyperion platform, built largely for passenger vehicles, to handle heavy-duty freight.

By Haley Cawthon • Oct. 2, 2026

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

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 • Updated Oct. 12, 2026

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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