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.BusinessDiesel price spikes 4.7 cents in second largest weekly gain in a yearThe national average diesel price in the week ended Feb. 3 spiked 4.7 cents to $3.951, the largest week to week increase since Sept. 2 and the second largest in nearly a year, when the price rose 5.3 cents in the week ended Feb. 18.February 3, 2014Hours of ServiceHours of service waivers for propane haulers extended to Dakotas, FloridaPropane haulers in North Dakota, South Dakota and Florida now are temporarily exempt from federal hours of service regulations, per two declarations issued this week by the FMCSA. Regional waivers now cover more than two-thirds of the U.S.January 31, 2014Hours of ServiceTrucking groups question FMCSA hours study, Congressman says it’s ‘worthless’Rep. Richard Hanna called FMCSA’s study “worthless,” while OOIDA says it is skeptical of the agency’s findings. ATA says the study does not provide any justification for the rules.January 30, 2014Hours of ServiceFMCSA concludes new hours of service rule better for safety in its long-awaited studyIn its long-awaited field study on the current hours rule, FMCSA has concluded that the two 1 a.m. to 5 a.m. period requirements of the 34-hour restart provisions of the rule cause truck operators to drive safer and be better rested.January 30, 2014BusinessIced in: Interstates in Atlanta, Birmingham gridlocked due to impassable conditionsChunks of some major Interstates in Atlanta and Birmingham have been closed or at a standstill for nearly a full day due to snow and ice. Here’s road closure information, along with photos from the scenes.January 29, 2014BusinessDriver database rule clears White House, e-log rule delayedA rule that would implement a driver database detailing drivers’ history of failed drug and alcohol test has been approved by the White House. The rule mandating the use of electronic logging devices still hasn’t been cleared.January 28, 2014BusinessThree more Pilot employees enter guilty pleas for fraud, conspiracy in alleged rebate schemeThree more Pilot Flying J employees have pleaded guilty to fraud or conspiracy charges surrounding accusations that the company systematically cheated trucking companies out of millions in owed fuel rebates over a seven-year period.January 28, 2014BusinessDiesel price jumps, continues bouncing up and downThe national average price for a gallon of on-highway diesel rose in the week ended Jan. 27 3.1 cents to $3.904, climbing after two weeks of price drops, according to the Department of Energy’s Energy Information Administration.January 27, 2014Hours of ServiceAgency lifts hours of service rules for propane haulers in the SouthJoining propane haulers in the Midwest and Eastern regions, propane haulers in the South are now temporarily exempt from federal hours-of-service regulations in light of cold temperatures and propane shortages around the country.January 27, 2014BusinessWindow tinting group pushes FMCSA for exemption of regs to help driver comfort, healthThe International Window Film Association has filed an application for exemption with FMCSA to allow windows to the right and left of drivers to be tinted beyond current federal regulations.January 23, 2014Previous PagePage 147 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 SponsorHot Shot's Secret - EDT+ Winter Defense - Your 7-in-1 Anti-Gel Fuel Boost - Make every fill-up premium!
