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.BusinessTango claims it bought 450 defective engines in latest Navistar lawsuitMajor national carrier Tango Transport has become the latest carrier to sue Navistar-International over the truck and engine maker’s line of EGR-only MaxxForce engines, built between 2008 and 2012. Tango claims the engines were defective and Navistar concealed that information from buyers.September 4, 2014BusinessCARB fines LA County $250k, carrier $116k for emissions violationsCalifornia’s Air Resources Board has levied two hefty fines recently for violations by truck operators to comply with its stringent emissions regulations, billing LA County for $250k and a beverage carrier for $116k.September 4, 2014BusinessSecond quarter cargo theft report: Loss value continues to climb as criminals ‘increase sophistication’Between April and June, 179 cargo thefts were recorded in the U.S., per FreightWatch International. The average loss value per incident, however, rose 5.6 percent to $174,415. Here’s a breakdown of the full report.September 3, 2014BusinessDiesel falls to lowest price since July 2012The national average price for a gallon of on-highway diesel hit its lowest point since July 2012 last week, as it fell seven-tenths of a cent to $3.814, according to the Department of Energy.September 3, 2014BusinessRates fall, but still riding boom from earlier this yearPer-mile rates on the spot market fell in August for the second straight month, as rates come down from the 5-month boom seen between February and June. Internet Truckstop released its monthly rate data Sept. 2.September 2, 2014BusinessJudge orders Pilot, trucking companies to settle fuel rebate lawsuits at November meetingPilot Flying J and the seven trucking companies who opted out of a 2013 class-action settlement with the company to sue it separately will meet Nov. 19 to negotiate a settlement.September 2, 2014Custom RigsBest of GATS: Pride & Polish champs, Most Beautiful crowning, biz strategy, software highlight 2014 showThe 2014 Great American Trucking Show was held last week and hosted the country’s most prestigious show truck competition, equipment displays, educational seminars for owner-operators, live entertainment and more. Here’s a rundown of some highlights.August 28, 2014BusinessAgency to study driver pay connection to safetyDoes driver pay correlate with safety? FMCSA announced Aug. 28 it hopes to find an answer to that question.August 28, 2014BusinessFederal appeals court deems FedEx drivers employees, not contractors in latest ‘classification’ caseA federal appeals court ruled this week that certain FedEx Ground drivers were wrongly classified as independent contractors and should have been classified as employees of the company.August 28, 2014BusinessTruck leasing companies not protected from driver actions, court saysA federal appeals court in New York this week ruled this month that carriers who lease trucks to drivers can be held liable for the actions of those drivers and are not protected by the Graves Amendment.August 27, 2014Previous PagePage 124 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.
