https://www.nytimes.com/topic/subject/trucks-and-trucking en-us Copyright 2026 The New York Times Company Tue, 16 Jun 2026 04:50:25 +0000 Wed, 27 May 2026 19:30:26 +0000 https://static01.nyt.com/images/misc/NYT_logo_rss_250x40.png https://www.nytimes.com/topic/subject/trucks-and-trucking https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/26/us/politics/supreme-court-drivers-licenses-migrants.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/26/us/politics/supreme-court-drivers-licenses-migrants.html Florida officials had asked the justices to hear a lawsuit accusing California and Washington of improperly granting licenses to an immigrant accused in a fatal crash. Abbie VanSickle Tue, 26 May 2026 19:22:16 +0000 Supreme Court (US) Decisions and Verdicts Trucks and Trucking Drivers Licenses Illegal Immigration Suits and Litigation (Civil) Federal-State Relations (US) Uthmeier, James Florida Washington (State) California United States Politics and Government Trump, Donald J https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/19/business/energy-environment/teslas-semi-truck.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/19/business/energy-environment/teslas-semi-truck.html California truckers have expressed strong interest in the Tesla Semi because it costs much less and can travel further on a charge than electric trucks sold by established manufacturers. Jack Ewing and Gabriela Bhaskar Tue, 19 May 2026 20:31:37 +0000 Tesla Motors Inc Trucks and Trucking Electric and Hybrid Vehicles Diesel Power Fuel Emissions (Transportation) Daimler Truck AG Innovation Automobile Service and Charging Stations Air Pollution Batteries Regulation and Deregulation of Industry US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026) Musk, Elon Long Beach (Calif) https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2026/05/12/us/warehouse-hubs-semi-trucks-chicago.html https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2026/05/12/us/warehouse-hubs-semi-trucks-chicago.html Every day, thousands of semi trucks roll in and out of the sprawling warehouse complexes outside Chicago, supporting the rise of next-day delivery. They pummel the roads, belch fumes and cause deadly crashes. Cam Rodriguez, Justin Mayo, Daniel Wood and Jamie Kelter Davis Thu, 14 May 2026 16:57:08 +0000 Traffic Accidents and Safety Warehouses Roads and Traffic Trucks and Trucking Deaths (Fatalities) Chicago (Ill) internal-open-access https://www.nytimes.com/video/world/americas/100000010878454/monster-truck-crash-colombia.html https://www.nytimes.com/video/world/americas/100000010878454/monster-truck-crash-colombia.html The police are investigating the incident after a driver of a monster truck appeared to lose control of the vehicle after performing a stunt at an outdoor rally in Popayán on Sunday, killing three people and injuring 40 others. Monika Cvorak and Meg Felling Mon, 04 May 2026 20:30:31 +0000 Demonstrations, Protests and Riots Murders, Attempted Murders and Homicides Trucks and Trucking Traffic Accidents and Safety Police Deaths (Fatalities) Colombia https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/04/opinion/trucks-highway-deaths.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/04/opinion/trucks-highway-deaths.html Readers respond to a guest essay faulting regulators. Also: The Democrats fight back. Mon, 04 May 2026 19:04:35 +0000 Trucks and Trucking Traffic Accidents and Safety Deaths (Fatalities) Regulation and Deregulation of Industry Workplace Hazards and Violations Democratic Party United States Politics and Government Accidents and Safety Redistricting and Reapportionment Trump, Donald J https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/24/nyregion/letitia-james-lawsuit-highway-funding.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/24/nyregion/letitia-james-lawsuit-highway-funding.html Attorney General Letitia James filed a suit against the Trump administration, which canceled the funding because it said New York had illegally issued trucking licenses. Samantha Latson Fri, 24 Apr 2026 22:57:19 +0000 Federal Aid (US) Federal-State Relations (US) Suits and Litigation (Civil) Drivers Licenses Attorneys General Foreign Workers Trucks and Trucking Transportation Department (US) Duffy, Sean P James, Letitia New York State Infrastructure (Public Works) Roads and Traffic https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/24/opinion/trucking-safety.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/24/opinion/trucking-safety.html The trucking industry captured its regulator, and safety suffered. Craig Fuller Fri, 01 May 2026 22:01:32 +0000 Trucks and Trucking Freight (Cargo) Interstate Commerce Traffic Accidents and Safety Workplace Hazards and Violations Regulation and Deregulation of Industry Drivers Licenses United States https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/11/us/california-lego-heist-arrest.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/11/us/california-lego-heist-arrest.html Sheriff’s deputies spotted the men fleeing in two box trucks on Wednesday. Deputies searching the cargo discovered a large amount of Lego products, the authorities said. Aimee Ortiz Thu, 16 Apr 2026 03:25:43 +0000 Robberies and Thefts Lego Group Toys Freight (Cargo) Trucks and Trucking California https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/10/world/europe/ireland-fuel-protests-oil-prices-iran-war.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/10/world/europe/ireland-fuel-protests-oil-prices-iran-war.html The Irish government said it had called in the army after protesters blocked highways, ports and an oil refinery, causing widespread disruption. Megan Specia Fri, 10 Apr 2026 20:43:35 +0000 US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026) Demonstrations, Protests and Riots Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates) Oil (Petroleum) and Gasoline Ports Trucks and Trucking Agriculture and Farming Dublin (Ireland) Ireland https://www.nytimes.com/video/world/asia/100000010809735/china-truckers-oil-fuel-prices.html https://www.nytimes.com/video/world/asia/100000010809735/china-truckers-oil-fuel-prices.html Many long-haul truckers in China have a tight budget and live frugally on the road, sleeping and cooking in their vehicles. Now, the pain at the pump is forcing some drivers to rethink their lives. Jiawei Wang and Yasu Tsuji Fri, 10 Apr 2026 09:01:53 +0000 Oil (Petroleum) and Gasoline Trucks and Trucking China Budgets and Budgeting