Thieves Stole ‘Nvidia’ Trailers. They Got 20 Tons of Sand

Aarian Marshall· Sep 25, 2026 · 8:30 PM UTC ·2 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 7 views

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▪Aarian MarshallParesh DaveGearSep 25, 2026 4:30 PMThieves Stole ‘Nvidia’ Trailers.
▪They Got 20 Tons of SandThey likely came for silicon—but left with silica.Courtesy of PlusAICommentLoaderSave StorySave this storyCommentLoaderSave StorySave this storyOn Thursday morning, a top executive at self-driving truck developer Plu
▪“I have been proud of you for your adventure and success at Plus.

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Aarian MarshallParesh DaveGearSep 25, 2026 4:30 PMThieves Stole ‘Nvidia’ Trailers. They Got 20 Tons of SandThey likely came for silicon—but left with silica.Courtesy of PlusAICommentLoaderSave StorySave this storyCommentLoaderSave StorySave this storyOn Thursday morning, a top executive at self-driving truck developer PlusAI received an unexpected congratulatory text message from an acquaintance. “I have been proud of you for your adventure and success at Plus. Just saw two of your trucks near my work place! :)” the message said.But PlusAI’s trucks weren’t supposed to be near this person’s office, in Newark, California. As of the last the company knew, the trailers were docked outside its warehouse, half a mile away.

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