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CDL Mill Sweep Highlights DOT Enforcement Efforts
A nationwide sweep that wiped out hundreds of bogus truck鈥慸river training schools highlights federal enforcement action being taken to vet commercial drivers before they hit the road.
February 19, 2026Detroit Launches Next Generation of DD-Series Engines
The company鈥檚 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.
February 19, 2026New York Pulls Robotaxi Plan in Blow to Waymo Expansion
Waymo said in a statement that it was 鈥渄isappointed鈥 by the governor鈥檚 decision. 鈥淲e鈥檙e committed to bringing our service to New York and will work with the state Legislature to advance this issue.鈥
February 19, 2026Tractor 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.
February 19, 2026St. 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.
February 19, 2026Walmart 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聽holiday聽shopping period.
February 19, 2026Tariffs Paid by Midsized Firms Tripled in '25, Analysis Shows
Companies have had to find ways to absorb the聽new expense by passing it along to customers in the form of higher prices, employing fewer workers or accepting lower profits.
February 19, 2026US 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.
February 19, 2026ATA 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.
February 19, 2026Amazon Dethrones Walmart as World鈥檚 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.
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