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.BusinessTruck stop chains pull Maxims with truck ‘serial killer’ ad, TCA encouraging responsesMaxim continued to take heat from the trucking industry over an ad in its current issue that features a truck with the words ‘Serial Killer’ above it. Maxim has apologized and is giving free ad space for a pro-trucking ad.June 5, 2014Hours of ServiceBill in Senate would suspend hours rule’s restart provisions and require further studyA bill making its way through the Senate now includes an amendment to undo some provisions of the hours of service rule changes implemented in July 2013 for at least a year and require a study by the DOT.June 5, 2014Custom RigsPaul Rissler’s Custom ’96 Peterbilt 379, ‘The Risslerbilt’Paul Risslers 1996 Peterbilt 379 and matching Great Dane reefer won Best of Show – Third Runner-Up at the 2014 Shell Rotella SuperRigs competition last month. See photos of the truck and hear him talk about its features and the build process.June 5, 2014BusinessFeb.-April cargo theft report: Thefts fall, loss value jumpsIn the rolling quarter from February-April, 178 cargo thefts were reported in the U.S. with an average value loss of $245,000, according to FreightWatch International. Here’s a breakdown of the type and location of loads stolen.June 4, 2014BusinessFMCSA finalizes changes to data collection to account for due process in roadside citationsStarting Aug. 23, FMCSA will implement changes to data collection system to account for any legal processes that happen after citations are issued in a roadside inspections that could result in removal of the violation from a driver’s or carrier’s record.June 3, 2014BusinessDiesel price falls again, hits lowest point since JanuaryThe national average price for a gallon of on-highway diesel dropped again in the week ended June 2, though only slightly, falling seven-tenths of a cent to $3.918.June 2, 2014BusinessRates soar in May as flatbed, reefer set recordsRates in all three segments boomed in May, continuing to build on recent per-mile upticks, according to data released June 2 by Internet Truckstop.June 2, 2014BusinessPilot VP of sales fired 13 months after implication in fuel rebate schemePilot Flying J’s Vice President of Sales, John Freeman, has been fired by the truck stop chain and fuel provider, a source has confirmed with Overdrive. The departure comes in the wake of the alleged fraudulent rebate withholding scam that has rocked the company the last 14 months.June 2, 2014BusinessHard braking causes small load to come loose — Could trucker have prevented it?A trucker in front of John Doe panic-stopped to avoid a deer, so Doe also hit the brakes hard, causing a tied-down drum to break free and damage his trailer’s interior. Could he have prevented the accident?May 30, 2014BusinessClearinghouse rule comments: OOIDA wants protection in reporting, carrier groups want expansionOOIDA says the rule needs safeguards against carrier reporting measures, while groups like ATA are pushing for an expansion of the ability of carriers to report drug or alcohol violations to FMCSA’s database.May 28, 2014Previous PagePage 134 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 SponsorBlueParrott S650-XT Bluetooth Headset
