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.Hours of ServiceHouse members call for GAO to evaluate FMCSA’s methodology in creating hours ruleTwo members of Congress have asked the Government Accountability Office to evaluate studies done by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration that justify the most recent hours of service regulations changes, which took effect last year.April 2, 2014BusinessRates skyrocket in March as flatbed, van set recordsPer-mile spot market rates in all three segments — flatbed, reefer, van — soared upward in March, according to data released April 1 by loadboard Internet Truckstop. Flatbed and dry van rates hit all-time highs in the time Internet Truckstop has been keeping records, since 2005.April 1, 2014BusinessDiesel price falls another 1.3 cents, continues downward slideThe national average price for a gallon of on-highway diesel dropped for the third consecutive week in the week ended March 31, falling another 1.3 cents to $3.975, according to the DOE.April 1, 2014Custom RigsMid-America roundup: Concept truck, driver hero, OEM updates top 2014 showThough lighter than usual on major announcements, the Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Ky., last week still produced some highlights. Here is a roundup of some of the noteworthy and popular items from the showMarch 31, 2014Custom RigsPhoto gallery: Pride & Polish champ Vinnie Diorio’s 2013 Pete showing at MATSVinnie Diorio’s 2013 Peterbilt 389, which won the 2013 Pride & Polish National Championship in the Limited-Mileage Combo category, was on display at the Mid-America Trucking Show this week. Overdrive reported on the truck a few times last year, as the truck won Best of Show in several Pride & Polish events around the country. Click […]March 29, 2014BusinessCrash accountability in CSA scores, changes to DataQs higlight CSA updateA study that evaluates both the impact of implementing crash fault weighting into CSA scores and FMCSA’s ability to implement such a system is still being reviewed by the agency and peers prior to its release, said an FMCSA official this week.March 29, 2014Custom RigsPhoto gallery: Custom ’07 Pete shows its stripes at MATSThe 2007 Peterbilt 379 below, on display at the Mid-America Trucking Show this week in Louisville, Ky., is owned by Dallas MCord.March 28, 2014BusinessTrucker Buddy honors 2014 ‘outstanding’ truckersTrucker Buddy International honored its 2014 Outstanding Trucker Buddies at a ceremony March 28 in Louisville, Ky., at the Mid-America Trucking Show.March 28, 2014Custom RigsPHOTOS: Show trucks on display at Mid-AmericaA selection of show trucks from the display area at the 2014 Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Ky.March 28, 2014BusinessSeminar: Medical registry rule upping urgency of sleep apnea testingThe looming deadline for truckers to be medically certified by examiners approved by FMCSA has ratcheted up the pressure for those who may be at risk for sleep apnea to be tested and treated, said a speaker this week in Louisville, Ky.March 28, 2014Previous PagePage 141 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 SponsorGarmin Dash Cams - Powerful & Discreet - Capture every detail with Garmin Clarity HDR optics, premium HD, and wide 140 degree view.
