Chicago pilot builds on PTI's 15-year commitment to sustainable transportation.
DE PERE, Wis., July 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Paper Transport (PTI), a leading dedicated transportation provider, today announced a partnership with Tesla to evaluate the Tesla Semi Long Range in dedicated operations within the Chicago market.
The evaluation supports PTI's strategy of helping customers reduce transportation emissions while maintaining performance, reliability, and cost efficiency that their supply chains demand.
Tesla Semi Long Range with a Paper Transport trailer during evaluation in dedicated operations in the Chicago market (driver's side view).
Passenger-side view of the Tesla Semi Long Range and Paper Transport trailer during evaluation in dedicated operations in the Chicago market.
"PTI has been a leader in sustainable transportation solutions for over 15 years," said Tyler Ellison, CEO of PTI. "We take a consultative approach to helping customers identify and implement the right transportation solution for their network. Our partnership with Tesla expands our portfolio alongside renewable natural gas and intermodal, giving customers more ways to reduce Scope 3 emissions without compromising service or economics."
PTI is evaluating the Tesla Semi Long Range within its dedicated operating model, where predictable routes and consistent mileage provide an ideal environment for assessing battery-electric performance.
"We are excited to partner with Tesla, leveraging their ever-evolving technology," said Bryan Ellen, Vice President of Maintenance at PTI. "We are bullish in our estimation of the parallels available between our dedicated model and the efficiency of their fully electric Class 8 tractor. We anticipate a growing synergy between our businesses as we work to facilitate this sustainable solution for our customers."
The evaluation builds on PTI's leadership in sustainable transportation. The company has logged more than 87 million miles using compressed and renewable natural gas and now helps customers reduce Scope 3 emissions through solutions that include RNG, intermodal, and battery-electric transportation.
About Paper Transport
Paper Transport (PTI) is a for-hire truckload carrier delivering innovative, asset-based transportation solutions through dedicated, regional, and intermodal freight services. With a strong focus on safety, sustainability, and service, PTI empowers shippers to reduce carbon emissions while enhancing network efficiency and operational performance.
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