Episode 28 | The Catalyst Series: Electrifying Drayage: A Trucker’s Real-World Story

Can small trucking companies lead the transition to zero-emission freight?

In this episode of Smart Freight Conversations: The Catalyst Series, Andy Golding, Director of Strategic Services at Smart Freight Centre, speaks with Jennie Abarca, Owner of King Fio Trucking, about her experience electrifying drayage operations at the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach.
From purchasing her first electric trucks to navigating customer demand, charging infrastructure, and operational realities, Jennie shares a firsthand perspective on what it takes to make freight electrification work in practice.

The conversation explores:
- Why drayage is a strong use case for electrification
- Lessons learned from deploying electric trucks
- The role of collaboration between carriers, shippers, and customers
- Challenges facing small carriers in the transition to zero-emission freight
- The future of electric trucking

Whether you're a carrier, shipper, logistics provider, or sustainability professional, this episode offers practical insights from someone leading the transition on the ground.

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