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.BusinessFMCSA extends comment period on driver database rule, per OOIDA requestThe public comment period for the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s proposed Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse rule has been extended a month to May 21, spurred by a request from the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association.April 22, 2014BusinessDiesel price sees first jump since March 10, climbs 1.9 centsThe national average price for a gallon of on-highway diesel jumped 1.9 cents in the week ended April 21 to $3.971, snapping a streak of six consecutive weekly drops that totaled 6.9 cents.April 21, 2014BusinessArizona DOT warning of border blockade threats by Mexican truckersMexican truckers unhappy with inspections, fines and treatment by inspectors are threatening to protest at Arizona border crossings with a traffic blockade, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation, who is pressing FMCSA to take action to resolve the issues.April 21, 2014BusinessRecently shut down fleet wins case to overturn FMCSA orderA Department of Transportation judge has tossed out a shutdown order issued by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, allowing the Illinois-based DND International to resume its operations.April 17, 2014BusinessDOT’s Foxx pushing for long-term highway bill on week-long bus tourSecretary of Transportation Anthony Foxx is on the road this week pushing the Obama administration’s four-year $302 billion plan and making localities and citizens aware of the Highway Trust Fund’s nosedive.April 17, 2014BusinessDriver coercion mitigation rule projected to be published this monthFMCSA is working on a rule to mitigate potential coercion of drivers by shippers, receivers and carriers when crafting new rules. A speed limiter rule and Safety Fitness Determination rule could see action soon too.April 16, 2014BusinessAll major U.S. truck makers affected by Cummins nat gas recall, Autocar the latestIn paperwork filed with NHTSA, Cummins says its recall of more than 25,000 natural gas engines affects all major North American truck manufacturers.April 15, 2014BusinessDiesel price falls fraction of a penny, continues downward trendThe national average price for a gallon of on-highway diesel fell again in the week ended April 14, but its descent slowed some, dropping just seven-tenths of a cent to $3.952, according to the Dept. of Energy.April 14, 2014BusinessRemaining lawsuits against Pilot Flying J consolidated, transferred to KentuckyThe seven outstanding lawsuits against Pilot Flying J in the wake of the company’s alleged fuel rebate withholding scheme have been consolidated and transferred to a federal district court in Kentucky, according to court documents.April 11, 2014BusinessDOE projects diesel prices to drop more than a dime this summerThe average price of diesel should fall more than dime over the course of the summer, according to projections released this week by the Department of Energy, who expects diesel to average $3.87 a gallon this summer.April 11, 2014Previous PagePage 139 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
