James JailletJames Jaillet was Randall-Reilly's executive editor of trucking, focusing on coverage of business and regulatory updates and trucking industry trends for the Commercial Carrier Journal and Overdrive, until the Spring of 2021.Overdrive ExtraThough fleets churn through drivers, there’s no evidence of ‘driver shortage,’ says DOL economistDriver turnover is persistently high, and carriers have trouble filling seats. But that doesn’t mean there’s a shortage of those willing to drive a truck, says DOL economist Kristen Monaco. She penned a report in March painting the “driver shortage” as a myth — and tiffed ATA in the process…September 12, 2019Parking‘People don’t understand — we have nowhere to go’: GATS panel presses for parking solutionsWith a focus on Texas, a panel made up of truckers, parking advocates and a TxDOT official explored ways the state can expand parking options — especially in major cities and near freight hubs.September 9, 2019BusinessRates dragged down in August by seasonal trends, trade uncertainty, slowing economyFlatbed, reefer and dry van rates all fell in August — in line with seasonal trends. However, rates continue to feel the effects of a broader economic slowdown, uncertainty over the lingering trade war with China and a recent dip in manufacturing output.September 6, 2019BusinessPivotal days ahead for bill that could wipe out California owner-operatorsThe bill, A.B. 5, would likely end the traditional leased owner-operator model in California, according to trucking groups based in the state. California lawmakers have just more than a week remaining in this year’s legislative session to pass the bill.September 5, 2019Trucker Talent SearchTennessee owner-operator Taylor Barker wins 2019 Trucker Talent SearchBarker, who’s leases his 2010 Peterbilt 386 to Heniff Transport, played the Zane Williams song “While I Was Away,” about a father who stays gone from home returns to see his son more grown than than when he left. In winning the contest, Barker will receive a free recording session in Nashville, Tennessee. He’ll also be featured in the October issue of Overdrive.August 23, 2019Hours of ServiceDrivers press for cumulative 30-minute break in first HOS listening sessionKicking off the formal comment period for FMCSA’s proposal to enact hours of service reforms, owner-operators and other stakeholders took the mic before FMCSA’s top decision makers at a public listening session Friday at the Great American Trucking Show.August 23, 2019Overdrive ExtraHours overhaul a little slow out of the gateThe U.S. DOT’s proposal to revamp federal hours of service regulations still hasn’t been officially published in the Federal Register, though an agency spokesperson says the notice of proposed rulemaking teed up for publication Thursday.August 20, 2019Hours of ServiceStop the clock: Proposed hours of service overhaul would allow drivers to pause 14-hour countdownFMCSA announced its proposal to reform hours of service regulations. Chief among the changes is the proposal to allow drivers to pause their 14-hour on-duty time for up to three hours, and expanding the split-sleeper option to 7/3, beyond the current 8/2. Full details here…August 14, 2019Overdrive ExtraNotes on the No. 1 reason for a truck repo — and going out of business“The No 1. place when someone stops paying me is when the truck is at a repair shop,” one lender recently told Overdrive. Likewise, another take from Truckstop.com’s Brent Hutto, who corroborates that lender’s account. More here…August 12, 2019BusinessMaritime diesel regs could impact on-highway diesel prices, shift freight movementThough the regs don’t impact trucking fuel, the new maritime diesel standards likely will alter the global diesel market and could put upward pressure on diesel prices as soon as the fourth quarter of this year. They also could shift freight demand as maritime carriers reroute.August 7, 2019Previous PagePage 11 of 190Next PageTop StoriesSmall Fleet ChampMeet Overdrive's 2025 Small Fleet Champ semi-finalistsSpanning seven states and hauling niches from milk and other food grade tankers to dry vans, step decks and flatbeds, RGNs and reefers, these fine fleets are semi-finalists in Overdrive's Small Fleet Championship, with title belts on the line among other perks from award sponsor NASTC.RegulationsTrump regs agenda updates timelines for broker transparency, emergency braking, other rulesCustom RigsTennessee-based small fleet car-hauler's 'Patriot' 2020 Peterbilt 389LifeCustom Kenworth W900, $50K sweeten the pot in annual Pilot Road Warrior contestFeatured SponsorJBL Live Beam 3 - True wireless noise-cancelling earbuds with stick-closed design and Smart Charging Case™
