DOL said its ELP mandate will take effect mid-June “to allow the regulated community time to review and will be applied prospectively to filings thereafter.”
May 19, 2026California News Updates
Get the latest California trucking news from Transport Topics, covering the policies and market developments affecting freight movement across the state. This category follows emissions regulations, port activity, labor, infrastructure, zero-emission vehicles and fleet operations. Reporting explains how California's transportation decisions influence carriers, shippers and supply chains throughout the state and across North America.
Cargo Thieves Target Truckers on I-40 in Arizona
The Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office, founded in the Wild West era when stagecoach bandits and cattle rustlers roamed, is responding today to cargo thefts.
May 18, 2026Desert Discovery Reveals $1 Million Lego Cargo Theft
Sheriff deputies responding to a report of suspicious activity in California’s Mojave Desert stumbled upon $1 million in Lego products and two stolen trailers.
May 14, 2026US States Have Revoked 28,000 Non-Domiciled CDLs
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy highlighted the revoked non-domiciled CDLs among a list of one-year accomplishments to support the trucking industry.
May 7, 2026California Fuel Watchdog Subpoenas Gas Stations Over Prices
California’s fuel watchdog has issued subpoenas to gasoline stations across the state that are charging anomalously high prices.
May 6, 2026Authorities Crack Down on Multiple Diesel Fuel Theft Rings
Multiple individuals are facing diesel theft-related criminal charges for their alleged roles in separate crime rings in New Jersey, Florida and California.
April 30, 2026California Clears Way for Heavy-Duty Autonomous Trucks
Autonomous truck developers gained a new regulatory pathway in California as the state adopted updated rules governing self-driving vehicles.
April 30, 2026Phillips 66, Kinder Morgan Advance Western Gateway Pipeline
California and Arizona boast some of the country’s highest gasoline and diesel prices, owing in part to a loss of West Coast refining capacity.
April 20, 2026Trump Administration Orders Restart of Santa Ynez Pipeline
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy revealed April 13 that officials from PHMSA visited the pipeline site to oversee safety operations.
April 16, 2026States Weigh Motor Fuel Tax Holidays as Pump Prices Surge
Legislators in several states are calling for measures to temporarily halt motor fuel taxes to alleviate the impact of rising prices at the pump for residents.
April 8, 2026