Trucking news and briefs for Monday, Feb. 9, 2026:
- Tesla finally revealed how much its upcoming electric Semi will weigh, among other specs.
- Where is America's best truck stop? Trucker Path data reveals top 100.
- Paccar Parts' TRP all-makes aftermarket parts brand expanded throughout North America in 2025.
Tesla details electric Semi specs
In a quiet update to its digital storefront, Tesla has provided some specifications for its Semi electric Class 8 truck. The company has said it will begin volume production of the rig later this year.
The Tesla Semi’s website details two specs -- Standard Range and Long Range.
The Standard Range model claims roughly 325 miles of operation at full charge and will have a curb weight under 20,000 pounds. The Long Range model boasts approximately 500 miles with a curb weight of 23,000 pounds.
Both models feature three independent motors on the rear axles delivering 800 kW (approx. 1,072 hp) of drive power. The trucks will consume about 1.7 kWh of energy per mile, even when loaded to a full 82,000-lb. gross combination weight, the company claimed.
Each model can also be charged up to 60% range in 30 minutes with fast charging, the company noted.
The Pilot truck stop chain last month announced a partnership with Tesla to install Semi chargers at select Pilot locations along certain corridors.
[Related: Tesla's updated Semi design breaks cover before 2026 production start]
Texas truck stop named top overall for 2026
Stone's Truck Stop in Watertown, South Dakota, was ranked the No. 1 independent truck stop in the nation and No. 6 overall.Stone's Truck Stop
The Trucker Path app released its annual ranking of chain and independent truck stops across America, and the Toot'n Totum stop in Stratford, Texas, earned the No. 1 overall ranking by Trucker Path users.
2026 winners stood out for their range of offerings and dedication to customer service among the more than 9,000 truck stops and about 10,000 additional fueling locations on the Trucker Path app.
“We are proud to showcase the nation’s top facilities for truck drivers,” said Chris Oliver, CMO at Trucker Path. “This year, we are also naming the truck stops that have been selected by the Trucker Path community as one of the nation’s Top 100 annually for each of the past five years. That significant achievement, and the recognition for all winners, means their customers can count on these truck stops to help make truckers’ lives on the road easier.”
For its annual Top Truck Stops rankings, Trucker Path gathered in-app ratings and reviews over the past 12 months to determine the Top 100 facilities nationwide.
Top 5 chain truck stops for 2026
- 1st -- Toot'n Totum, Stratford, Texas
- 2nd -- Rutter's, Bedford, Pennsylvania
- 3rd -- Kwik Star, South Beloit, Illinois
- 4th -- Love's Travel Stop, Salina, Utah
- 5th -- Truck Stop Sunoco, Grantsville, Maryland
"Toot'n Totum has been serving travelers for 75 years and this honor belongs to our team members in Stratford and at all of our truck stop locations who show up every day committed to taking care of the drivers who keep America moving," said Toot'n Totum CEO Andrew Mitchell. "Being named a Top Truck Stop Chain -- alongside our Stratford location earning the number one spot in the country -- is recognition that our teams earn one driver at a time, one stop at a time. We couldn't be more proud of them.”
Top 5 independent truck stops for 2026
- 1st -- Stone’s Truck Stop, Watertown, South Dakota
- 2nd -- Rainbow Trucker's Lounge, West Wendover, Nevada
- 3rd -- Dysarts Truckstop, Bangor, Maine
- 4th -- Abbyland Travel Center, Curtiss, Wisconsin
- 5th -- Compass Travel Center, DeMotte, Indiana
“This honor is especially meaningful to us because it reflects the opinion of the drivers we serve every day,” said Darin Whitlock, store manager at Stone’s Truck Stop. “I’m incredibly proud of our team for the high level of care and service they demonstrate every day by maintaining a clean and welcoming facility. We strive to offer the services that the trucking community values, including fuel, a café, prepared meals and beverages, showers, and laundry facilities. We’re grateful to Trucker Path and to every driver who took the time to vote.”
Overall Top 10 truck stops for 2026
- 1st -- Toot'n Totum #105, Stratford, Texas
- 2nd -- Rutter's #85, Bedford, Pennsylvania
- 3rd -- Kwik Star #1276, South Beloit, Illinois
- 4th -- Love's Travel Stop #581, Salina, Utah
- 5th -- Truck Stop Sunoco, Grantsville, Maryland
- 6th -- Stone’s Truck Stop, Watertown, South Dakota
- 7th -- Kwik Trip #1212, Worthington, Minnesota
- 8th -- Sheetz Buckhorn #769, Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania
- 9th -- Rainbow Trucker's Lounge, West Wendover, Nevada
- 10th -- Kwik Star #589, Marion, Indiana
For 2026, a Sustained Excellence Award was also presented to truck stops that have been on the Top 100 list for the past five years, including the Love’s Travel Stop in Madras, Oregon, and the Kwik Trip in Wilson, Wisconsin.
[Related: Ohio Turnpike service plaza named best truck stop in U.S.]
Paccar Parts' TRP opened 10 new stores in 2025
TRP, Paccar Parts’ aftermarket parts brand for all makes and models of trucks, trailers and buses, opened 10 new TRP stores across North America in 2025. These store additions expand TRP’s presence in key regions, the company said.
The new locations include four stores in the United States, three in Canada, and three in Mexico. Each store was purpose built to provide customers with the all-makes parts they need, supported by reliable inventory and knowledgeable staff, the company added.
The new stores and their offerings:
- TRP Fairview, Fairview, New Jersey, Parts and Service
- TRP Hanover, Hanover, Ontario, Canada, Parts Only
- TRP Las Vegas South, Las Vegas, Nevada, Parts Only
- TRP Leon Castores, Leon, Mexico, Parts Only
- TRP Martinsville, Martinsville, Virginia, Parts Only
- TRP Maska - Drummondville, Saint-Germain-de-Grantham, Quebec, Canada, Parts Only with Mobile Service
- TRP Moses Lake, Moses Lake, Washington, Parts Only
- TRP Nuevo Laredo II, Nuevo Laredo, Mexico, Parts Only
- TRP Sombrerete, Sombrerete, Mexico, Parts Only
- TRP Victoria, Victoria, Canada, Parts Only
“Strengthening our TRP network boosts our ability to support customers with all‑makes parts coverage across North America,” said Bryan Sitko, Paccar Parts general manager and Paccar vice president. “With consistent inventory availability throughout the network, fleets of all makes and models can count on fast, reliable access to the right parts that keep their operations moving.”
