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Pilot, Tesla open first 2 heavy-duty truck charging sites

Pilot and Tesla opened heavy-duty electric truck charging sites at travel centers in Georgia and California in October.

October 26, 2026
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Cabotage, ELP violations targeted in California truck checks

The joint operations targeting truckers at a California state Route 86 checkpoint during August and September were announced by Customs and Border Protection.

October 26, 2026
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Jury convicts 2 in Singh Organization cargo theft case

Facing federal prison sentences are two Indian nationals, Arshpreet Singh, 28, of Sacramento, Calif., and Vikramjeet Singh, 31, of Fontana, Calif.

October 7, 2026
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California man charged in $300M Nvidia chip smuggling case

Federal prosecutors arrested a California man on charges of smuggling computer servers containing $300 million worth of Nvidia AI chips to China.

October 2, 2026
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FMCSA leader seeks industry input to combat criminals

“We see our mission, we see our efforts, being completely aligned with the good actors in our industry,” FMCSA Deputy Administrator Jesse Elison said.

October 2, 2026
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Trucking must rethink workflows as AI expands, Trimble CEO says

Rob Painter likened AI to “modern rigging” that can help transportation companies spot a supply chain storm far in advance instead of acting reactively.

September 30, 2026
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Canadian oil bypasses California stop as freight surges

 The nation’s oil producers look to reduce dependence on the United States during an ongoing trade war.

September 25, 2026
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Nuclear verdicts in trucking nearly triple in 2025

The trucking and automotive industries remained among the sectors most affected by large civil litigation awards, Marathon Strategies found.

September 23, 2026
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California ties electric truck incentives to price disclosure

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law requiring manufacturers to provide suggested retail prices for incentive-eligible, electric medium- and heavy-duty trucks.

September 22, 2026
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N.Y.-N.J. Port Authority, Calstart launch $45M EV truck effort

The initiatives being launched will support electric truck purchases and the charging systems needed to keep them operating at the East Coast’s busiest seaport.

September 4, 2026

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