Teamsters sue California over driverless truck rules
By The BriefBrief
Teamsters California filed a lawsuit against the California Department of Motor Vehicles over regulations that lifted a ban on autonomous trucks over 10,001 pounds. The DMV’s April decision includes certification requirements requiring testing with a safety driver and 500,000 miles driven at each stage.
WHO:Teamsters California; California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)
WHAT:Teamsters California sued the DMV over autonomous trucking regulations that allow heavier driverless trucks under new certification rules.
WHEN:Reported Aug 29, 2026 at 6:00 AM ET
WHERE:California
WHY:Teamsters California says the DMV’s decision to lift the ban and set certification requirements for autonomous trucks is improper, prompting the lawsuit.
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