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.BusinessOnline trucking trends: Study shows industry’s top topics in social, digital mediaMore than 80 percent of online activity was dominated by three topics: safety and health; recruitment and employment; and regulatory issues.November 26, 2014BusinessDiesel drops another 3.3 cents, down nearly 30 cents in recent monthsThis is the second week on a row the national average has fallen, marking 19 out of the last 21 weeks that the price has seen a week-to-week decline.November 25, 2014Hours of ServiceGroup seeks exemption from 30-minute break rule for oversize/overweight load haulersThe Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association has asked FMCSA to grant drivers carrying loads that are oversize or overweight an exemption to the the 30-minute break requirement of the 2013 hours of service rule.November 24, 2014BusinessTrucker cited for over-height load in 2013 I-5 bridge collapseThe May 2013 truck-bridge collision that caused a portion of Interstate 5 to fall into the Skagit River in Washington was in part due to a load too tall for the truck carrying it, according to a report released this week by the Washington State Patrol.November 20, 2014Truck StopsLove’s opens new Wisc., Utah stopsLove’s Travel Stops announced Nov. 20 it has opened two new stops, one in Salina, Utah, and one in Fond Du Lac, Wis.November 20, 2014BusinessELDs vs. harassment: Carrier groups purport benefits for drivers, OOIDA questions FMCSA studyUpon the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s recent conclusion that use of electronic logging devices contributes little to harassment of drivers by carriers, at least one industry group has called the agency’s methodology suspect, while others say — FMCSA’s study aside — ELDs can actually help drivers battle harassment issues. The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association […]November 19, 2014Hours of ServiceAnother group of household goods haulers applies for special-cases extension of 14-hour windowA trade group representing household goods carriers has applied for an exemption to certain provisions of federal hours of service regulations, citing the need for drivers to be able to return to a safe and appropriate place to park following deliveries.November 18, 2014BusinessPilot Flying J’s fraudulent fuel scheme started at the top, amended lawsuits claimTwo of the remaining carriers suing fuel provider Pilot Flying J have amended their lawsuits to allege that the company’s CEO, Jimmy Haslam, “instructed” employees to cheat diesel fuel customers out of fuel rebates.November 18, 2014BusinessDiesel drops 1.6 cent to resume downslideThe national average price for a gallon of on-highway diesel fuel fell 1.6 cents in the week ended Nov. 17 to $3.661. The drop comes after a 5.4-cent rise in the week prior, which snapped an 18-week streak without a price increase.November 17, 2014BusinessRegulatory update: DOT’s latest projections for mandating electronic logging devices, speed limitersThe DOT could require the use of electronic logging devices by Fall 2017. A proposed speed limiter rule is expected in the coming months. Here’s a look at the rest of FMCSA’s regulatory timeline.November 17, 2014Previous PagePage 117 of 190Next PageTop StoriesBusinessOverdrive's top 10 trucking stories of 2025President Trump's immigration blitz takes trucking by storm, broker transparency, CDLs canceled and ELDs cheated: These are but a few of Overdrive's top trucking stories of the year.Pride & PolishPride & Polish: Meet the 2025 champsOverdrive RadioRewind: Owner-op's vets-tribute FLD and Kentucky trailer, and its story of sacrifice, achievement and hopeTrucker of the YearKelsey, Penn, Shelly: Overdrive's 2025 Trucker of the Year finalistsFeatured SponsorH3 Sport Gear - Show your personality with quality, licensed, and custom headwear, socks, tees, blankets, bags, and more.
