Hight Logistics’ founder and CEO Rudy Diaz was recently featured in a Bloomberg article examining the challenges and opportunities facing electric trucking amid changing regulatory landscapes. The article highlights how early adopters of electric heavy-duty trucks like Hight Logistics are navigating an uncertain future as regulations mandating zero-emission vehicles face potential rollbacks.
In the article, Diaz shares his pioneering experience with electric trucks: “There’s no fumes, there’s no noise,” he enthuses, discussing Hight Logistics’ fleet that now includes 20 electric trucks among 75 tractor trailers.
The Bloomberg piece details how Diaz has adapted to the unique operational demands of electric vehicles, determining that they can effectively handle about three-quarters of the company’s shipments, particularly the popular 75-mile route from Los Angeles ports to warehouses in San Bernardino. Diaz also notes how fortunate the company was in having sufficient electrical infrastructure already in place at their facility, calling it “striking gold.”
Despite regulatory uncertainties, the article reports that Hight Logistics plans to add five more electric trucks this year, with Diaz estimating his electric fleet will save the company approximately $300,000 in fees in 2025 alone.
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