ATA SEEKS MORE FLEXIBILITY ON EPA’S 2027 NOX RULES
American Trucking Associations asked EPA to adjust its 2027 heavy‑duty NOx program, including use of non‑compliance penalties, arguing fleets need time to validate new tech in real‑world service.
DETROIT UNVEILS GEN 6 DD‑SERIES ENGINES FOR EPA 2027 COMPLIANCE
Detroit introduced next‑generation DD13, DD15 and DD16 engines with new emissions hardware and efficiency upgrades; DD13/DD15 arrive January 2027 and DD16 follows in January 2028.
U.S. CLASS 8 TRUCK SALES DROP 24% IN JANUARY
Retail sales fell to 12,287 units as weak freight and low rates pressured demand, though recent order activity and improving spot rates have analysts looking for stabilization later in 2026.
USDOT SHUTS THREE ALLEGED ‘CHAMELEON’ CARRIERS AFTER FATAL CRASH
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said FMCSA placed multiple Illinois carriers out of service and is probing ties to a CDL school for signs of chameleon behavior to evade oversight.
USDOT TARGETS 550 MORE CDL SCHOOLS IN ONGOING SAFETY CRACKDOWN
Following inspections that found unqualified instructors and testing failures, USDOT said more than 550 training schools are slated to close, with dozens withdrawing ahead of visits.
U.S. TRADE DEFICIT HITS $901.5B FOR 2025 AMID TARIFF VOLATILITY
The December gap widened to $70.3B as imports rose and exports slipped, capping a year of tariff‑driven swings that influenced freight flows and inventory strategies.
AMAZON OVERTAKES WALMART AS WORLD’S BIGGEST COMPANY BY SALES
Amazon reported $717B in 2025 revenue versus Walmart’s $713.2B, underscoring the e‑commerce giant’s expanding retail and fulfillment footprint and its logistics scale.
NEW YORK WITHDRAWS ROBOTAXI PLAN, DENTING WAYMO’S EXPANSION HOPES
Gov. Kathy Hochul pulled a budget proposal that would have allowed driverless rides outside NYC; Waymo says it will pursue approval through the legislature, highlighting AV policy headwinds.
WALGREENS TO CUT 600+ JOBS, CLOSE TEXAS DISTRIBUTION CENTER
New owner Sycamore Partners is trimming headcount in Illinois and shuttering a DC in Texas, moves that signal continued network rationalization across retail logistics.
ST. CHRISTOPHER FUND CO‑FOUNDER DR. JOHN MCELLIGOTT DIES AT 80
The longtime advocate for driver health helped the nonprofit deliver more than $5 million in assistance to professional truckers facing medical hardships.
TARIFFS PAID BY MIDSIZE U.S. FIRMS TRIPLED IN 2025, ANALYSIS SHOWS
JPMorganChase Institute research finds sharply higher import taxes squeezing midsize companies, with costs likely affecting prices, hiring and freight demand planning.
GXO REPORTS RECORD 2025 REVENUE AND HIGHLIGHTS AI, ROBOTICS PUSH
The contract logistics giant posted $13.2B in full‑year revenue and over $1B in new business wins, and updated investors on network automation and leadership changes.
WALMART POSTS STRONG HOLIDAY SALES, SIGNALS CAUTIOUS OUTLOOK
Q4 sales rose 5.6% to $190.7B as e‑commerce jumped 27% and faster deliveries expanded, but management flagged a volatile consumer and near‑term uncertainty.
DEERE BOOSTS OUTLOOK, POINTS TO UPTRUN IN FARM ECONOMY
Deere beat Q1 expectations and raised guidance, a potential positive signal for construction and agriculture freight tied to equipment and parts shipments.
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