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How federal crackdown on immigrant drivers ignited an Indian food frenzy — at California truck stops

The rise of Punjabi truckers has spawned a sprawling network of highway food stalls.

Nilesh Christopher

Original contributor via Los Angeles Times

| November 9, 2026 | 1 min read | Updated Nov 9, 11:00 PM

The rise of Punjabi truckers has spawned a sprawling network of highway food stalls.

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