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Truck Tech

Hosted by Alan Adler, FreightWaves · news · EN

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Thomas Wasson discusses all things commercial trucking and technology.

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Questions about Truck Tech

Who hosts Truck Tech?

Truck Tech is hosted by Alan Adler, FreightWaves. The show has published 122 episodes to date.

What has Truck Tech covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Building the Battery Belt: Proterra’s Dave Rubin on BABA, Friendshoring, and the Push for Domestic Manufacturing" (21 January 2026, 27 minutes), "Harbinger's $160 million Series C with a hefty Fedex Order" (10 December 2025, 29 minutes), and "Sleeper Test & Proving Ground Thrills: Driving the New Volvo VNL" (7 November 2025, 27 minutes).

How often does Truck Tech publish?

Truck Tech publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 29 minutes across 122 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on Truck Tech?

Booking probability for Truck Tech is 35%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Truck Tech requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Truck Tech's contact route on record: verified email.

Who should pitch Truck Tech?

The strongest fits for Truck Tech are Trucking and Towing & Road Services. Truck Tech has a news audience.

About the host

Alan Adler, FreightWaves hosts Truck Tech, a news podcast with 122 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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    Building the Battery Belt: Proterra’s Dave Rubin on BABA, Friendshoring, and the Push for Domestic Manufacturing

    Jan 21, 202627 min

    The battery landscape is shifting, and the stakes for domestic manufacturing have never been higher. In this episode of Truck Tech, host Thomas Wasson sits down with Dave Rubin, Head of Policy at Proterra, to unpack the...

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    Harbinger's $160 million Series C with a hefty Fedex Order

    Dec 10, 202529 min

    In this episode of Truck Tech, we catch up with John Harris, co-founder and CEO of Harbinger to dive into their recent Series C round, their big order with Fedex, and what's been going on in the medium duty EV truck...

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    Sleeper Test & Proving Ground Thrills: Driving the New Volvo VNL

    Nov 7, 202527 min

    Join Thomas Wasson on this special episode of Truck Tech as he travels to the Michelin Proving Ground to put the all-new Volvo VNL to the ultimate test!We explore every angle of this cutting-edge tractor, from its...

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    Squeezing Out the Watts: Optigrid's Orange Juicer Tackles EV Fleet Gridlock

    Oct 30, 202527 min

    The push for fleet electrification is running into a massive roadblock: the grid. Thomas Wasson is joined by Tyler Phillipi, CEO of Optigrid, to discuss the immense challenges of infrastructure, grid strain, and the...

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    The Future is Now: Silent Reefers and Self-Aware Trailers

    Oct 8, 202528 min

    What if your reefer unit was completely silent and produced zero emissions? What if your trailer could tell you it needed a repair weeks before a breakdown ever happened? The future of transport refrigeration is here...

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    Bollinger Motors’ Big EV Move: What’s Next After the Mullen Merger?

    Sep 24, 202526 min

    Thomas Wasson sits down with Jim Connelly, Chief Revenue Officer of Bollinger Motors, to explore the company’s recent rebrand following its consolidation with Mullen Automotive. They discuss Bollinger’s pivot into the...

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    Volvo’s Next-Gen Safety Features

    Aug 20, 202526 min

    On this episode of Truck Tech, Thomas Wasson sits down with Maddie Sullivan, Product Marketing Manager at Volvo Trucks, to explore the cutting-edge safety technology built into Volvo’s latest Class 8 models. From...

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    Fast charging, EV infrastructure and what you need to know ABB E-mobility

    Aug 6, 202528 min

    In today’s episode Brandt Hastings, ABB E-mobility’s Chief Commercial Officer joins us to talk about the case for megawatt charging and why it’s different than CCS and why it’s critical for electrified long haul...

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    Bot Auto's Autonomous Truck Ride-Along: In-Cab View of an AI Navigating Houston Traffic

    Jul 24, 202544 min

    What's it really like to ride in a self-driving semi-truck? We go beyond the press releases for an exclusive, in-cab look at Bot Auto's autonomous truck navigating the real-world challenges of Houston, from complex...

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    The Future of Trucking? Inside Bot Auto's Level 4 Autonomous Fleet

    Jul 16, 202532 min

    We're on location in Katy, Texas for an exclusive look at Bot Auto, a company that's not just building self-driving technology—they're building an entire autonomous trucking fleet from the ground up.First, we sit down...

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    Unpacking Autonomous Vehicle Regulations: What Fleets & Tech Companies Need to Know

    Jul 2, 202533 min

    Join Thomas Wasson on this episode of Truck Tech as he delves into the complex world of emerging autonomous vehicle (AV) regulations with expert Adam Raviv. Adam, Global Co-Chair of Sidley's Automotive and Mobility...

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    Beyond the Battery Cell: Unpacking Commercial EV Battery Tech with Proterra

    Jun 25, 202529 min

    Welcome to a special episode of Truck Tech where Thomas Wasson dives deep into the world of commercial vehicle batteries with Mabel Feng, Director of Product Management at Proterra. Ever wondered what really goes into...

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    The Electric Trailer Revolution! Range Energy's E-Axle Tech & Smart Reefer Power

    Jun 18, 202526 min

    Get ready for a game-changing episode of Truck Tech! Thomas Wasson sits down with Ali Javidan, Founder & CTO of Range Energy, to reveal groundbreaking electrification technology that's not focused on the tractor. Range...

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    Inside Future Trucking: EV Charging Hubs & Volvo's Autonomous + Low NOx Engines! | ACT Expo 2025

    Jun 11, 202536 min

    Thomas Wasson brings you another special edition of Truck Tech from the ACT Expo! This episode offers a comprehensive look at the advancements in fleet electrification and autonomous trucking. First, join us at the...

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    Autonomous EV Terminal Tractors & Smart Fleet Management! | Truck Tech at ACT Expo

    Jun 4, 202530 min

    Get ready for an in-depth look at the cutting edge of logistics with Thomas Wasson from ACT Expo! This episode of Truck Tech features a dual dive into the future of fleet operations. First, we sit down with Daniel...

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    Modular Charging & 10M+ EV Miles! | WattEV: Tesla Semi & 1.2MW Chargers

    May 28, 202530 min

    In this special episode of Truck Tech, Thomas Wasson hits the floor at ACT Expo to chat with Henrik Holland, Head of Prologis Mobility, about the cutting-edge future of EV charging. From modular “charger-in-a-box” skids...

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    Behind the Wheel of Tomorrow’s Trucks: Hexagon Agility & Kenworth Lead the Way

    May 21, 202529 min

    Welcome to a special edition of Truck Tech! Host Thomas Wasson dives deep into the cutting edge of commercial transportation at ACT Expo, talking with experts from Kenworth and Hexagon Agility about the future of...

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    Inside the Future of EV Trucking | Exclusive Tour of Zeem Solutions' Mega Charging Hub near LAX!

    May 14, 202527 min

    Go behind the scenes at Zeem Solutions with Truck Tech's Thomas Wasson in this exclusive pre-ACT Expo episode! Join us for a deep dive into one of the most advanced EV charging hubs in the U.S., located just outside...

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    No Driver? No Problem: Plus’s Vision for the Future of Freight

    May 8, 202516 min

    In this special Truck Tech episode from ACT Expo, FreightWaves’ Thomas Wasson sits down with Plus CEO & Co-founder Shawn Kerrigan to dive into the fast-moving world of autonomous trucking.They cover Plus’s driverless...

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    Harbinger’s 100 truck milestone and what’s next with CEO and founder John Harris

    Apr 23, 202527 min

    In today’s episode John Harris, founder and CEO of Harbinger joins us to talk about its recent milestone, the launch of its production program, and customer reactions to EVs given the current political climate and...

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