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.BusinessLawsuits allege Caterpillar concealed defects in 2007-2010 enginesLawsuits filed against Caterpillar claim that its 2007-2010 year model ACERT C13 and C15 engines were defective and that the company concealed the information from buyers and owners.May 7, 2014BusinessFlatbed booms as rates stay strong in AprilFlatbed rates soared again in April, setting another high. And although reefer and dry van rates fell off a bit, both are still near all-time highs.May 6, 2014BusinessHow owner-operators connect: Mobile highlights devices, access pointsOwner-operator smartphone users overwhelmingly access the Web daily, with more than 75 percent saying they access every day and more than 20 percent saying they’re constantly connected to the Web, according to Overdrive’s 2014 Connectivity Study.May 6, 2014BusinessDiesel price stumbles, could start expected summer declineThe national average price for a gallon of on-highway diesel fell in the week ended May 5 1.1 cents to $3.964, ending the latest string of increases at just two weeks, according to the Department of Energy’s Energy Information Administration.May 5, 2014BusinessCargo theft incidents drop, value rises as food, home loads remain hot targetsIn the first three months of the year, 206 cargo thefts were reported in the U.S. with an average value per load of $207,982, according to FreightWatch International’s quarterly theft report. Here’s a breakdown of the type and location of loads stolen.May 5, 2014Custom RigsA rebuilding success story that gets 8.3 mpgIf you say you’re not mechanically inclined, I’ll tell you that you’re never too old to learn, and you can save yourself thousands of dollars by doing some of your own work and repairs. Here’s one such success story.May 2, 2014BusinessConnectivity for business: Load boards, weather, job searches highlight work resourcesOnline load boards, weather apps and trucking news apps and sites top open responses from Overdrive readers on their favorite work-related websites.May 1, 2014BusinessAgency to start process of hiking carrier insurance minimums with MCSAC meetingAn FMCSA committee will meet this month to begin work on the agency’s plan to raise the minimum amount of liability insurance required by carriers.May 1, 2014BusinessDriver coercion rule clears White House, set for publicationFMCSA’s so-called Prohibition of Coercion rule has cleared the next hurdle in the rulemaking process, as the White House’s Office of Management and Budget has given the regulation its stamp of approval.May 1, 2014BusinessBill could require carriers to pay drivers for detention timeThe Obama administration’s highway bill provisions include driver compensation reform, including a requirement that carriers pay drivers for time spent on-duty but not driving.April 30, 2014Previous PagePage 137 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
