James Miller

Federal 2026 Funding Law Earmarks $200M for Truck Parking; ATA’s Chris Spear and OOIDA’s Todd Spencer Respond

Congress included a $200 million line item for new truck parking facilities in the fiscal 2026 funding legislation signed by President Trump on Feb.

EPA seeks DEF failure data from top engine manufacturers while Zeldin backs right-to-repair

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has formally requested detailed records of diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) system failures from the top 14 on-road and non-road engine manufacturers, covering model years 2016, 2019, and 2023.

Stord absorbs Quiet Logistics’ Dallas hub and offers preferred fulfillment to former Quiet customers

Stord has assumed the lease of Quiet Logistics’ Dallas order-preparation center and taken responsibility for supporting interested Quiet customers after American Eagle Outfitters moved to close its third-party logistics subsidiary.

Florida moves to English-only CDL exams from Feb. 6, 2026 — what carriers and drivers need to know

Effective Feb. 6, 2026, the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles will administer all commercial driver’s license (CDL) knowledge and skills examinations exclusively in English , with translation services and printed exams in other languages no longer permitted. What changed and the immediate administrative details The department’s directive ends previously available Spanish-language knowledge exams for commercial learner’s permits and CDLs and reduces multi-language support for non-commercial classes. Separately, the Florida Senate Transportation Committee has advanced legislation that would require law enforcement to detain truck drivers who are in the United States

US-Canada cross-border freight drops to $53.7 billion in November, down 13.1%

U.S.–Canada freight totaled $53.7 billion in November, a 13.1% decline year-over-year.

Canadian Private Fleet Benchmarking Survey 2026: PMTC and NPTC Partnership

Survey participation for the 2026 Private Motor Truck Council of Canada (PMTC) Canadian Private Fleet benchmarking study is open to all private fleets with a base of operations in Canada; results will be provided at no cost to PMTC members and the first 25 fleets to complete the survey qualify for a discounted membership rate.

Diana Sorfleet retires from CSX; Riz Chand appointed to lead human resources

CSX confirmed that Chief Administrative Officer Diana Sorfleet has retired after nearly 15 years, and Riz Chand has been appointed to oversee Human Resources, Total Rewards, People Systems, and Occupational Health Compliance.

2026 Top 100 For‑Hire Fleets: How to register your fleet and what data matters

Today’s Trucking print circulation of 47,000 and trucknews.com’s monthly online reach of more than 100,000 users and nearly 200,000 page views give the 2026 Top 100 For‑Hire Fleets list immediate industry visibility; fleets must submit verified counts and service profiles by February 20 to be considered.

Mid State Thermo King recognized as Thermo King North American Dealer of the Year for operational excellence

Across eight service centers in Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina and Tennessee that support refrigerated fleets, Mid State Thermo King was honored as Thermo King’s North American Dealer of the Year for 2025, signaling notable performance in parts distribution, preventive maintenance execution and field service responsiveness for cold-chain operators.

EPA demands DEF warranty and repair records from top diesel engine manufacturers

EPA has ordered the top 14 diesel engine manufacturers—covering roughly 80% of the market—to submit internal warranty claims, DEF failure rates, and repair records for Model Years 2016, 2019 and 2023, with a 30‑day compliance window and the prospect of enforcement action if they don’t comply.

Heartland Express Q4 results: loss driven by one‑time charges, operating ratio edges better

Heartland Express reported a headline net loss of $19.4 million for the quarter, driven largely by a $19 million impairment tied to integrating the Contract Freighters, Inc.

How Echo Global Logistics uses scale, AI and Roadtex to build flexible, resilient supply chains

Echo Global Logistics now manages more than $4 billion in revenue and commits roughly $80 million a year to technology, a level of investment that underpins expanded temperature-controlled warehousing (over 3 million sq ft via Roadtex) and strengthened U.S.–Mexico cross-border operations from new Mexico City and Monterrey offices.