Greenlane and Volvo Launch EV Truck Charging Access: What It Means for Your Fleet
The future of freight just got a powerful jolt. Greenlane Infrastructure, a heavy-duty EV charging joint venture backed by Daimler Truck North America, BlackRock, and NextEra Energy, is officially partnering with Volvo Trucks North America to enable Volvo Open Charge access at Greenlane stations.
The first site, launching in Colton, California on April 24, will provide over 40 publicly accessible charging stations for Class 8 trucks, medium-duty, and light-duty battery-electric vehicles. And that’s just the beginning.
As California’s regulatory and clean energy push ramps up, fleets operating in the Golden State need to understand how this network expansion will shape everything from freight routing to insurance compliance. Here’s what you need to know—and how Allcom Insurance is ready to help your operation stay protected and ahead of the curve.
⚡ The First of Many: Colton, CA Charging Hub Opens in April
Located near the Inland Empire logistics epicenter—close to the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach—the new Greenlane Colton site is tailored for:
📦 Fleets operating port-to-warehouse routes
🧑🔧 Owner-operators with local freight
🚛 Long-haul carriers transitioning to zero-emissions solutions
Through Volvo’s Truck Charging app and Volvo Connect, drivers can reserve charging slots at Greenlane facilities—streamlining time on the road and reducing downtime.
🔌 What Makes Greenlane Different?
Unlike traditional charging depots, Greenlane isn’t just building stations—it’s creating a fully integrated digital ecosystem. This includes:
✅ Greenlane Driver App: Real-time availability, routing, and reservations
✅ Greenlane Fleet Portal: Dispatchers can manage reservations and assign vehicles intelligently
✅ OnRamp APIs: Seamlessly connects to existing fleet software platforms
✅ Charging Infrastructure: Initially 40+ chargers at Colton, expanding along I-15 corridor from Nevada to Los Angeles
Greenlane plans to have up to 20 locations under development by end of 2025, creating a backbone of public charging for battery-electric and future hydrogen fuel cell trucks.
🌎 Why This Partnership Matters to Carriers
The commercial EV transition is no longer a theoretical concept—it’s now rolling down real highways.
For carriers, this means:
🔄 New route planning based on charge points
💰 Investments in EV trucks and infrastructure
📉 Reduced diesel use, but increased risk around battery, downtime, and compliance
📝 Expanded regulatory and insurance implications, especially in California
Greenlane’s tech tools solve the driver usability side, but fleet owners still face real financial and legal risk. That’s where Allcom Insurance comes in.
🛡️ Allcom Insurance: Your EV-Ready Trucking Insurance Partner
As new EV charging corridors develop and more fleets electrify, your insurance needs evolve too.
At Allcom Insurance, we help:
🚛 EV truck operators and mixed fleets navigate equipment coverage for electric Class 8s
💼 Fleet owners stay compliant with FMCSA filings and state mandates
📊 Provide guidance on risk mitigation during transition to zero-emissions operations
🔌 Connect with partners like GEICO Commercial in select states for competitive rates
We understand what it means to insure cutting-edge equipment—because we’re working with carriers making these moves right now.
📞 Get a quote today: 866-277-9049
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🧭 What’s Ahead for Trucking Electrification?
📍 I-15 Corridor is only the beginning. Greenlane aims to replicate its Colton model across major freight lanes nationwide.
⚖️ Compliance is king—states like California are already tightening emissions rules.
🔋 Charging downtime, battery maintenance, and new liability risks require updated risk strategies.
🚀 OEM partnerships (Volvo, Daimler) are signaling rapid growth in battery-electric and hydrogen-powered freight over the next 5–10 years.
💡 Final Thoughts: Charging Ahead with Confidence
With Greenlane and Volvo’s partnership setting a new standard for EV charging access, the transformation of America’s freight corridors is accelerating. Whether you're transitioning a few vehicles or planning a full EV fleet, Allcom Insurance is ready to power your protection.
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