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.LifeIce Road Truckers returns Sunday: Meet the season’s cast, catch up with Lisa Kelly, Alex DebogorskiThe eighth season of The History Channel’s popular Ice Road Truckers series premieres Sunday, July 7. Here are some links and videos to help you prepare.July 2, 2014BusinessDaimler seeking CDL exemption for global trucks division head, citing German CDLDaimler has filed an application of exemption with FMCSA asking it to waive the requirement that Daimler Trucks’ global head Wolfgang Bernhard be required to obtain a U.S. commercial driver’s license to test drive the company’s trucks in the U.S.July 2, 2014BusinessScam alert: Woman posing as doctor giving bogus med exams to truckersThe DOT has circulated reports warning drivers of a scam involving a Pennsylvania woman who is posing as a doctor and offering cheap — though bogus — health exams to truck drivers.July 2, 2014BusinessDiesel price ticks up in second straight weekly increaseThe national average price for a gallon of on-highway diesel rose for the second straight week in the week ended June 30, climbing just one-tenth of a cent to $3.920, according to the Department of Energy.July 1, 2014BusinessRates continue to skyrocket, all three segments set record highsPer-mile rates on the spot market in June continued the major upward swing seen throughout most of 2014, and all three segments — flatbed, reefer and dry van — set record highs, according to July 1 data from Internet Truckstop.July 1, 2014BusinessNew tech center part of Shell’s plan to tackle next-gen engine oils, future energy challengesShell’s new high-end research and development center serves two key purposes for the global oil marketer: Gaining traction in an emerging market and harnessing its research capabilities to produce next-gen engine oils and find answers to energy dilemmas facing the world in coming decades.July 1, 2014Electronic Logging DevicesIn formal comments, OOIDA says e-log mandate not worth the cost, other trade groups supportive of ruleTrucking trade groups held their formal public comments on the proposed federal electronic logging device mandate until the waning hours, and each of the major ones fell as expected in terms of support or opposition.June 30, 2014Pride & PolishRiver States Customz winners: Diorio continues streak, 2 others added to championshipTwo more competitors have punched their tickets for the 2014 Overdrive’s Pride & Polish National Championship series, earning Best of Show victories at the River States Customz Pride & Polish event held June 27-28. They are joined by two seasoned veterans as the show’s top rigs.June 28, 2014Hours of ServiceRestart rollback bill delayed as Senate pulls it from the floorThe Senate bill that would have suspended two of the 34-hour restart provisions included in the 2013-implemented federal hours-of-service rule was pulled from the Senate floor June 19 after disagreements over procedural rules prevented the bill from moving forward for debate.June 20, 2014BusinessNTSB: Truck operator in Tracy Morgan crash was within hours limits, but speedingA preliminary report about the fatal high-profile Walmart crash that killed comedian James McNair and severely injured actor Tracy Morgan concludes Walmart driver Kevin Roper was traveling 20 mph over the posted 45 mph speed limit.June 19, 2014Previous PagePage 132 of 190Next PageTop StoriesCustom RigsWhite Pine Paving's 'Change Order' 2000 W900L, revisitedFrom impressive airbrush work and laser cutouts of equipment often hauled behind the rig to a unique lighting package and extra-tall shifter, Maryland-based White Pine Paving's 2000 Kenworth W900L day cab brings style to local work.BusinessOverdrive's top 10 trucking stories of 2025Pride & PolishPride & Polish: Meet the 2025 champsOverdrive RadioRewind: Owner-op's vets-tribute FLD and Kentucky trailer, and its story of sacrifice, achievement and hopeFeatured SponsorH3 Sport Gear - Show your personality with quality, licensed, and custom headwear, socks, tees, blankets, bags, and more.
