Today I Learned – November 2025

NACFE does most of its work in the field at industry events and staff members hear a lot of interesting things each month. Here are some things we learned recently. Contact us if you want to ask questions about where and how we learned what we share here.

Cargo theft is getting more digitally sophisticated: spoofing GPS, rerouting loads, etc. In a standout case, thieves rerouted two truckloads of tequila (valued ~$1M) by spoofing GPS, redirecting drivers to a fake warehouse. 

— Dean Bushey, Director of Programs

Renewable energy accounted for 34.3% of electricity generation globally in the first half of 2025, while coal accounted for 33.1%. It’s the first time renewables have overtaken coal.

— Ken North, Emerging Technologies Consultant

Texas still has significant Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Program funding available to help fleets purchase medium- and heavy-duty electric trucks and infrastructure and is accepting grant applications through August of 2026.

— Rick Mihelic, Director of Emerging Technologies

Love’s has 100+ publicly accessible locations offering CNG/RNG in North America. 

— Mike McHorse, Director of Industry Engagement

Koch’s venture arm led a $40M Series C into Optimal Dynamics, which uses AI to optimize freight assignment, routing, etc.

— Dean Bushey, Director of Programs

The ocean holds over 10x more carbon than the atmosphere and all plants and soil combined. In addition, it absorbs 30% of global CO₂ emissions.

— Ken North, Emerging Technologies Consultant

Einride pulled off the first autonomous, cab-less truck border crossing (between Norway and Sweden), tying into customs systems.

— Dean Bushey, Director of Programs

Data from Texas reported by the Energy Information Administration shows that “solar and wind power met nearly 40% of Texas’ electricity demand this year. Natural gas remains the largest source of electricity within ERCOT, meeting 43% of 2025 demand, (but) it’s generation has flattened in recent years.”

— Rick Mihelic, Director of Emerging Technologies

JB Hunt reported Q3 2025 results — the trucking business outperformed expectations, with strong cost discipline and operational efficiencies lifting margins despite soft freight demand. Intermodal and dedicated segments led the gains.

— Dean Bushey, Director of Programs