Another logistics company has begun adding the Tesla Semi to its fleet as early adopters continue testing the electric Class 8 truck in real-world freight operations. Hight Logistics, a port drayage and trucking company based in Long Beach, California, recently took delivery of a new Tesla Semi and says more trucks could be on the way.
Long Beach-based Hight Logistics recently took delivery of a new Tesla Semi, with CEO Rudy Diaz confirming the company plans to add more of the electric trucks in the near future. The announcement came alongside a photo of the truck hauling a container through downtown Long Beach during the Trans-Pacific Maritime (TPM) conference.
“Proud to have participated in TPM by delivering a container for one of our customers to the conference,” Diaz wrote on LinkedIn. “This move also gave us a chance to highlight our new Tesla truck. With 25 EV trucks already in our fleet, we’re planning to add more Tesla trucks in the near future as we continue investing in zero-emission drayage solutions.”
Hight Logistics specializes in port drayage – transporting containers between marine terminals, rail yards, and distribution centers across California and neighboring states including Arizona, Nevada, and Utah. This type of short-to-medium haul freight is widely viewed as one of the ideal use cases for electric heavy-duty trucks like the Tesla Semi.
Tesla Semi Specs and Capabilities
Tesla first unveiled the Semi in 2017, but the truck officially entered limited production in late 2022 with early deliveries to companies such as PepsiCo. Since then, the automaker has been adding more customers and based on their feedback, gradually refining the vehicle and preparing for mass production at a dedicated factory in Nevada.
The Class 8 electric truck is designed to dramatically reduce operating costs for fleets while eliminating tailpipe emissions. Tesla says the Semi can accelerate from 0-60 mph in about 20 seconds when fully loaded with an 82,000-lb gross combined weight, and only about 5 seconds without a trailer.
Two versions of the truck have been announced:
- 325-mile range version: starting at $260,000
- 500-mile range version: starting at $290,000
The Semi uses a tri-motor drivetrain derived from Tesla’s Plaid powertrain architecture, delivering high torque while maintaining efficiency on long hauls. Tesla has also said the truck consumes around 1.7 kWh per mile, a key metric for fleet operators evaluating energy costs.
To support the truck’s long-distance capability, Tesla has revealed plans for its Megacharger network across the U.S., capable of delivering up to 1.2 megawatts (MW), adding hundreds of miles of range during short charging stops.
Nevada Factory Preparing for Production
While early Semis have been produced in small volumes, Tesla is preparing to scale manufacturing at a dedicated Semi factory next to Gigafactory Nevada near Reno.
The company has been constructing the new facility over the past year and plans to begin volume production in 2026, with the factory expected to eventually produce up to 50,000 trucks annually once fully ramped.
