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Logistics Port of Long Beach to Become US Testbed for Nuclear-Powered Commercial Shipping
The US Maritime Administration is set to sign a landmark agreement with the Port of Long Beach to explore small modular reactors for commercial vessels and port operations. The initiative aims to reduce fuel costs and emissions while rebuilding US maritime capabilities.
Logistics SBTC legal battle to strip New York, California of CDL authority faces long odds, say experts
The Small Business in Transportation Coalition has filed new legal arguments to force the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to decertify New York and California's commercial driver's license programs. However, transportation experts say the unprecedented lawsuit faces long odds because the Department of Transportation has broad enforcement discretion and has never decertified a state's CDL program. If successful, the move would significantly reduce trucking capacity in two of the largest states.
Logistics California Truck Driver Sentenced to Nearly 5 Years for Deadly Interstate 10 Crash
Jashanpreet Singh, 21, was sentenced to four years and eight months in state prison for causing a chain-reaction crash on Interstate 10 that killed three people and injured four. The crash involved four tractor-trailers and four passenger vehicles. The sentence highlights risks in trucking operations and potential regulatory scrutiny.
Logistics Big Rig Crash Closes Eastbound I-80 Near Donner Pass, Disrupting Truck Traffic
A big rig crash closed eastbound Interstate 80 near Donner Pass early Tuesday morning, diverting all eastbound traffic including commercial trucks at Overland Trail. The crash occurred near the Donner Pass Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Facility, a key inspection point. No injuries reported, and no reopening timeline has been announced.
Technology Free Waymo Rides in California? A Regulatory Quirk Delays Expansion and Keeps Prices at $0
Waymo's new Ojai robotaxis are giving free rides in California because the state's Public Utilities Commission has not yet approved the company's application to expand its service area and add the vehicles to its fleet. The delay, tied to questions about emergency response and unaccompanied minors, means passengers ride without charge while Waymo waits for regulatory sign-off.
Logistics CHP Recovers $2.2 Million in Stolen Cargo from Anaheim Warehouse in Ongoing Theft Investigation
The California Highway Patrol recovered more than $2.2 million in allegedly stolen cargo from a warehouse in Anaheim, California, on June 18 as part of an ongoing cargo theft investigation. The haul included 22,000 boxes of TaylorMade golf balls, Meta server switches, Tamiya hobby products, and 29 pallets of Horizon Hobby merchandise. No arrests have been made and the investigation remains active.
Manufacturing California Incentive Stack Could Cut Tesla Semi Price to $50,000—But Conditions Apply
A viral claim suggests California small fleets can buy a Tesla Semi for $50,000, 83% off the $290,000 sticker price. The claim is partly true: two state incentive programs—HVIP and the new California Clean Fuel Reward—can be stacked to approach that discount. However, the $50,000 figure depends on vehicle class, program eligibility, and the buyer qualifying for both incentives, and the exact CCFR rebate is not flat.
Logistics Port of Long Beach Recognizes Bali Express for Zero-Emission Truck Corridor to Mexico
The Port of Long Beach officially recognized Bali Express Services for establishing a Green Truck Corridor from Long Beach to Mexico, using compressed natural gas (CNG) and electric trucks. The corridor spans roughly 125 miles and aims to reduce emissions on a key U.S.-Mexico trade route.
Logistics ILWU Strike at C&H Sugar in California Disrupts Sugar Supply Chain for First Time in Decades
Approximately 90-100 ILWU warehouse workers struck at C&H Sugar in Crockett, California, over healthcare, retiree benefits, sick leave, and overtime rules. The plant, served by Union Pacific rail and generating 25,000 truckloads annually, faces the first strike of its kind in decades, potentially disrupting sugar supply across the Bay Area and beyond.
Logistics California jury holds 3 trucking firms liable in $52.1M nuclear verdict over subcontractor crash
A California jury awarded $52.1 million to a motorcyclist injured in a 2021 crash involving a truck subcontracted twice. The verdict reinforces that trucking companies cannot delegate liability to independent contractors under California law, with hours-of-service violations playing a key role. The case warns logistics firms to ensure subcontractor safety compliance.
Logistics BNSF Wins Local Approval for $4 Billion California Rail Intermodal Hub in Barstow
The Barstow City Council approved BNSF's proposed $4 billion Barstow International Gateway (BIG) intermodal hub, covering 4,500 acres with capacity for 60 trains. The project aims to reduce truck traffic, create 20,000 jobs, and improve supply-chain efficiency, but faces environmental and community opposition.
Logistics Trucking Group Asks Federal Court to Strip New York, California of CDL Authority
The Small Business in Transportation Coalition (SBTC) has petitioned a federal court to force the decertification of New York and California's CDL programs, citing noncompliance with federal regulations. The filing follows a fatal bus crash involving a driver with a New York-issued CDL and alleges that both states have been found in substantial noncompliance by the FMCSA.
Technology Stockton's Flock Drone Deal Sparks Privacy Concerns
Stockton's recent approval of a $3.15 million investment in Flock drones has sparked significant privacy concerns among residents. The drones, intended as airborne first responders, have been criticized for potential surveillance and data privacy issues.
Regulations & Compliance Federal Court Overrules California's Bus Driver Meal Break Law
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that California's meal and rest break rules for bus drivers are preempted by federal regulations. This decision aligns with a previous ruling affecting truck drivers, emphasizing the FMCSA's authority.