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Covenant Logistics Begins Three-Week Trial of Tesla Semi in California
Covenant Logistics launched its three-week demonstration of the 500-mile variant of the Tesla Semi on May 13, 2026. A professional driver completed the first delivery in California carrying a full load of freight with zero emissions on a 200-mile round trip. The company said more details about the demo would be released soon.
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Covenant Logistics began its three-week Tesla Semi demonstration on May 13, 2026, deploying the 500-mile variant of the electric truck for commercial use. A professional driver for the company made the first delivery in California using a Tesla Semi, carrying a full load of freight with zero emissions. The operation was deliberately kept straightforward with a 200-mile round trip.
We are running the 500 mile variant and keeping our day simple with a 200 mile round trip. More details coming soon,” Covenant Logistics stated.
The company has indicated that more details about the Tesla Semi demo are planned to be released soon. @SawyerMerritt reported the start of the demonstration and the specifics of the initial run. The trial marks an early commercial test of the longer-range version of the Tesla Semi in real-world freight operations.
Covenant Logistics has committed to a full three-week evaluation period that began today.
