Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom鈥檚 office blasted the lawsuit, noting it comes as聽gas prices climb聽amid the Iran war and as some聽drivers consider going electric.
March 13, 2026Trucking Business News
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US, Allies Target China With Critical Minerals Framework
The U.S., Japan and the EU are set to announce plans in the coming weeks to lay the foundation for a trade agreement in critical minerals, according to people familiar with the preparations.
March 12, 2026Amazon Moves Prime Day Into June From July
Amazon is moving up its annual Prime Day sale to June from July, according to sources, shifting the schedule for an event that鈥檚 become a big part of the e-commerce economy.
March 12, 2026California Tanker Truck Route Replaces Idle Pipeline
Oil drillers in California have resorted to the costly alternative of trucking crude barrels 50 miles after the closure of a refinery and idling of a key pipeline cut off outlets for their products.
March 12, 2026Daimler Truck Confident in North American Sales Rebound
Daimler Truck is now confident about a rebound in North American heavy-duty truck sales in 2026 after the first couple of months of the year unfolded and the volume of data points increased.
March 12, 2026Port of Los Angeles Imports Rose 3% in February
Uncertainty is mounting across global supply chains due to President Donald Trump鈥檚 changing tariff policies and the conflict in the Middle East, port Executive Director Gene Seroka said.
March 12, 2026PlusAI Adds Night Driving for Latest SuperDrive Iteration
Overnight freight deliveries could more than double the utilization of a truck, PlusAI said.聽The company expects to introduce night driving on customer routes in the coming weeks.
March 12, 2026ATA Shines Spotlight on Staged Truck Accidents
Triple G Express President Randy Guillot is featured in the latest episode of the "Driven" documentary series for his efforts to fight back when criminals targeted his drivers.
March 12, 2026ATD Chairman Holmes Says Teamwork Is Key to FET Repeal
The federal excise tax landed on the statute books in 1917 and remains there, crimping sales of new trucks and inhibiting the industry鈥檚 ongoing push toward greater environmental progress.
March 12, 2026Mideast Shipping Crisis Widens With More Tankers Hit in Gulf
Prices of fuels like diesel and jet fuel are surging as refineries in the region reduce production or shut completely, while fuel makers elsewhere聽balk聽at high crude prices.
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