Tesla Semi lands 60-truck order from port drayage fleets in California

Two California port trucking operators have ordered a combined 60 Tesla Semi trucks through Forum Mobility, the charging infrastructure provider backed by Amazon and CBRE. It marks one of the largest Tesla Semi fleet commitments to date from the drayage sector.

The orders come from Big F Transport, which committed to 40 units, and NICA Container Freight Line, which ordered 20. Both fleets will operate out of Forum Mobility’s new charging depot under development in Rancho Dominguez, California.

Growing demand from port operators

Forum Mobility announced NICA Container as its latest Tesla Semi customer, following a separate 40-truck commitment from Big F Transport. Together, the 60-truck order represents a significant vote of confidence in the Tesla Semi for short-haul port drayage — the repetitive container hauling routes between ports and inland warehouses where electric trucks are most competitive on total cost of ownership.

NICA Container Freight Line is a family-owned company founded in 2014 that operates out of the Port of Long Beach, Port of Los Angeles, and Port Houston. Jakeline (Jacky) Lopez, CEO of NICA Container, framed the investment as a commitment to next-generation technology for the company’s customers and drivers.