Kodiak Autonomous Truck Hauls Produce in California Pilot for DTL
Driverless truck pilot tests whether autonomous Class 8s can fill capacity gaps during peak produce season. Texas highway launch planned by year-end.
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California Clears Aftermarket Emissions Parts for Faster Sale
New law lets manufacturers sell CARB-pending parts with conditional approval, cutting wait time for fleets needing DPF, SCR, and EGR replacements.
California SB 1069 Cuts CARB Aftermarket Parts Approval Wait
Manufacturers can sell emissions-compliant components while CARB completes review. Fleets gain faster access to replacement exhaust and emissions parts.
SBTC Asks Court to Force FMCSA Decertification of New York, California CDLs
Coalition argues federal law makes decertification mandatory once DOT finds substantial noncompliance. Transportation attorneys say the lawsuit faces long odds.
Trucking Coalition Asks Court to Strip New York, California CDL Authority
SBTC filed June 10 petition seeking decertification orders after FMCSA found both states in substantial noncompliance with federal CDL rules.
Volvo Pays $196.5M CARB Settlement Over NOx Emissions
California Air Resources Board settlement is the latest in a series targeting truck and engine manufacturers for nitrogen oxide violations.
Deceptive Pickup Fraud Jumps 31% as Criminals Forge Carrier IDs
Cargo thieves used fake identities and forged credentials to secure 31% more loads in Q1 2026 than a year earlier, with nearly half the incidents in California.
Mojave Desert Recovery Nets $1 Million in Stolen Lego, Two Trailers
California sheriff deputies found two stolen trailers and a million dollars in Lego products abandoned in the Mojave Desert following a cargo theft report.
California Opens $1B EV Truck Rebate at Dealerships, How to Claim
California Clean Fuel Rewards program launches end of June with point-of-sale rebates on electric medium and heavy-duty trucks, funded by Low Carbon Fuel…
California Opens $1 Billion EV Truck Rebate, What Fleets Can Claim
State program cuts upfront cost on Class 8 EVs, drayage trucks, and delivery vans through authorized dealers. First-year allocation: $250 million.
California DMV Publishes Final AV Regs for Heavy-Duty Trucks
New rules released April 28 open path for driverless Class 8 testing on California highways after 13-year rulemaking process.
WattEV Orders 370 Tesla Semis, Largest California EV Fleet to Date
First 50 units ship in 2026, with 300+ serving Port of Oakland drayage under joint program. WattEV selected Tesla after public RFP on cost, performance, and…