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Government, Business, Logistics, For-Hire, Private, Global Freight

US-China Tariffs Hit Amazon, FedEx, UPS Distribution Links

President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Chinese imports threaten to disrupt Southern California’s trade and logistics economy, a sector that moves a third of the nation’s container cargo.

April 22, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous, TCA

Waymo Wants to Expand Robotaxi Service South of San Francisco

Waymo is seeking California’s permission to expand its footprint in the South Bay, offering fared robotaxi rides throughout San Jose and along the peninsula.

April 18, 2025
Government, Business, Equipment, Fuel

Massachusetts, Maryland Tap Brakes on Clean Trucks Enforcement

Maryland and Massachusetts have temporarily scuttled enforcing their California-based heavy truck emissions laws in deference to manufacturer difficulties.

April 16, 2025
Government, Business

California to Sue to Stop Trump’s Sweeping Tariffs

California Gov. Gavin Newsom said April 16 that his state will file a lawsuit challenging President Donald Trump’s authority to impose sweeping tariffs that have set off a global trade war.

April 16, 2025
Government, Business

Newsom Says California to Seek Tariff Exemptions From Allies

Gov. Gavin Newsom said he’s seeking exemptions for California-made products from retaliatory tariffs and wants to open talks with global allies over new trade relationships.

April 4, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel, Autonomous

Tesla Approved to Offer Passenger Rides in California

The permit will allow Tesla initially to carry its employees on a prearranged basis in company-owned vehicles, before later transporting members of the public.

March 18, 2025
Government, Business, Equipment, Fuel

Congressional Republicans Seek to Halt States' EPA Waivers

Legislation that would restrict the federal government from permitting states to limit sales of vehicles with internal combustion engines was recently introduced in the U.S. Senate.

March 18, 2025
Business, Logistics

SalSon Logistics Expands New Jersey, California Operations

SalSon’s plan is to reduce fragmentation through the expansion, the company’s top executive said, and it wants to replicate its full-service model in New Jersey across all operations.

March 13, 2025
Government, Business, Equipment, Fuel

California Truckers Laud ACF Rule Withdrawal, Await ACT Fate

The uncertain nature and complexity continues to create confusion regarding the environmental regulatory climate for truckers in California.

March 12, 2025
Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous

Tesla Targets Waymo, Uber in California Ride-Hail Bid

Tesla is seeking approval to offer ride-hailing services in California, a key step by Elon Musk’s company to begin carrying paying customers while its traditional business falters.

February 27, 2025