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A UPS compressed natural gas (CNG) tractor is parked at a fueling station under clear skies, showcasing the company’s use of alternative fuel vehicles in its delivery fleet.
Newsby Nicole DamronNovember 5, 2025

UPS Scales RNG for Cleaner Long-Haul Operations

Run on Less: Messy Middle participant UPS is expanding its renewable natural gas fleet to cut emissions and improve reliability in extreme climates.

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Three trucks from NACFE’s Run on Less – Messy Middle event, showcasing hydrogen, battery-electric, and natural gas powertrains, with company branding from Pilot, Saia LTL Freight, and Wegmans.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseAugust 9, 2025

NACFE Posts First 'Messy Middle' Fleet Videos

The North American Council for Freight Efficiency is spotlighting real-world fleet strategies for cutting emissions and boosting efficiency in the Run on Less – Messy Middle showcase.

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HDT RNG in trucking series graphic.
Articlesby Jack RobertsNovember 12, 2024

Is CARB Snubbing Natural Gas as a Truck Fuel?

Renewable natural gas isn't perfect as a truck fuel. But, from availability, performance and infrastructure standpoints, no other fuel comes close to it today, proponents argue.

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RNG in trucking.
Articlesby Jack RobertsOctober 31, 2024

The Case for RNG in Trucking

The time has come to seriously consider alternatives to zero-emission powertrains for long-haul trucking fleets. HDT Executive Editor Jack Roberts recounts recent conversations with RNG experts in the trucking industry to explore its viability as a short-term, near-zero emissions fuel solution for North American fleets.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseMarch 28, 2024

Kodiak Establishes Autonomous Truck Advisory Council

Kodiak has tapped leaders from Walmart, UPS, and other players in the North American trucking industry to help guide the development and deployment of autonomous trucks.

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Newsby StaffMarch 8, 2024

Kenworth Delivers First Cummins X15N Natural Gas Engine to UPS

The first of several Kenworth T680s equipped with the Cummins X15N CNG engine was delivered to UPS in late February.

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Newsby Jack RobertsNovember 1, 2023

UPS Battles to Overcome EV Infrastructure Issues in California

The UPS distribution center in Compton, California, has highlighted the unforeseen infrastructure issues that can occur when transitioning a facility to battery-electric trucks.

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Articlesby Deborah LockridgeMarch 15, 2023

Q&A: UPS' Anthony Marshall on the Parcel Carrier's First Class 8 Electric Truck

Anthony Marshall, vice president of maintenance and engineering for the UPS transportation fleet, spoke to HDT about how its new Freightliner eCascadia fits into the company’s operations, driver reaction, figuring return on investment, UPS' sustainability goals, and more.

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PodcastsFebruary 24, 2023

UPS on its New Electric Heavy-Duty Trucks [Podcast]

Electric and alternative-fuel vehicles aren't new to UPS, but the company recently took delivery of its first fully electric Class 8 truck, a Freightliner eCascadia. Learn more in this episode of HDT Talks Trucking.

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Videosby Deborah LockridgeFebruary 23, 2023

UPS on its New Electric Heavy-Duty Trucks [Video]

UPS has deployed 1,000 electric delivery vehicles, but now it's taken delivery of its first Class 8 battery-electric truck. Learn more in this episode of HDT Talks Trucking.

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