General News
India to Formally Join US-Led Pact on Supply Chain Security
India formally joined a U.S.-led initiative to protect supply chains, including on critical minerals, in another sign that both sides are resetting ties after a turbulent year.
CSX Charts Efficiency Plan as Rivals Pursue Megamerger
The CEO of freight rail operator CSX is focused on generating returns from improved efficiency and performance — but he’s also open to merger prospects as industry rivals consolidate.
Walgreens Cuts More Than 600 Jobs in Illinois, Texas
Walgreens is laying off hundreds of employees across the country as the beleaguered pharmacy chain’s new private equity owners look to cut costs.
Duffy Shuts Down Trio of Alleged Chameleon Carriers
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has announced an investigation into alleged so-called chameleon carriers connected to a fatal truck-van collision in Indiana.
Class 8 Truck Sales Start 2026 on a Down Note
The typical year‑end push inflates December totals, making a sharp January drop unsurprising, though Tam noted this year’s decline was larger than seasonal norms.
CDL Mill Sweep Highlights DOT Enforcement Efforts
A nationwide sweep that wiped out hundreds of bogus truck‑driver training schools highlights federal enforcement action being taken to vet commercial drivers before they hit the road.
Detroit Launches Next Generation of DD-Series Engines
The company’s Gen 6 portfolio comprises the 13-liter DD13, 15-liter DD15 and 16-liter DD16 engines, and will be available for all heavy-duty Freightliner and Western Star trucks.
New York Pulls Robotaxi Plan in Blow to Waymo Expansion
Waymo said in a statement that it was “disappointed” by the governor’s decision. “We’re committed to bringing our service to New York and will work with the state Legislature to advance this issue.”
Tractor Maker Deere Sees Upturn in Farm Economy
The increased optimism comes as Chicago soybean prices have been rising amid a revival of U.S. exports to China and greater clarity expected soon around U.S. biofuels policy in 2026.
St. Christopher Fund Co-Founder John McElligott Dies at 80
Dr. John McElligott, an advocate whose work through the St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund helped thousands of truck drivers facing medical hardship, died Feb. 15. He was 80.
Walmart Delivers Impressive Sales but Offers Muted Outlook
Walmart delivered another standout quarter as the promise of lower prices and speedy deliveries drew in a broader spectrum of Americans during the critical holiday shopping period.
Tariffs Paid by Midsized Firms Tripled in '25, Analysis Shows
Companies have had to find ways to absorb the new expense by passing it along to customers in the form of higher prices, employing fewer workers or accepting lower profits.
US Notches One of Its Biggest Trade Deficits Since 1960
The goods and services trade gap expanded from the prior month to $70.3 billion. The shortfall culminated in a full-year deficit of $901.5 billion, still one of the largest in data back to 1960.
ATA Seeks Expanded Compliance Latitude for EPA '27 Rules
American Trucking Associations is asking EPA to re-evaluate and make adjustments to its forthcoming nitrogen oxide emissions rules for 2027 model-year heavy-duty trucks.
TT Podcasts: RoadSigns
Lior Ron of Waabi discusses the accelerating evolution of autonomous trucking and how new AI capabilities are reshaping deployment models.
Amazon Dethrones Walmart as World’s Biggest Company by Sales
Walmart, which had been the largest company by revenue for more than a decade, reported sales of $713.2 billion for the 12 months ending Jan. 31. Amazon earlier reported 2025 sales of $717 billion.
US Medium‑Duty Market Extends Yearlong Decline
Medium-duty truck sales in January reached 12 consecutive months of year-over-year declines, according to Omdia Automotive. Classes 4-7 retail sales fell 16.6% to 16,035 units.
US Medium‑Duty Market Extends Yearlong Decline
Medium-duty truck sales in January reached 12 consecutive months of year-over-year declines, according to Omdia Automotive. Classes 4-7 retail sales fell 16.6% to 16,035 units.
Carvana Stock Suffers After Earnings Shortfall
Carvana's shares tumbled after it posted strong profit growth in the fourth quarter that still missed Wall Street’s estimates due to higher-than-expected operating costs.
Oil Rallies on Fears of Prolonged US‑Iran Conflict
Oil gained the most since October as traders weighed whether talks between the U.S. and Iran will be enough to avert conflict.