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 ServiceWarning for short haulers: Exceeding distance, time limits makes 30-min. break mandatoryShort haul drivers who exceed the distance or time limits that qualify them as short haul drivers would be subject to complying with the mandatory 30-minute break required by the July 1 hours rule.December 18, 2013Hours of ServiceSleeper time flexibility study could be in works as ATA requests, FMCSA says it’s planningFMCSA says it’s planning a field study to gather more data on whether split sleeper berth time is an OK alternative for drivers. Separately, ATA proposed this week the agency conduct a 2-year pilot program to study split sleep.December 18, 2013BusinessAgency extends comment period for CSA website changes per safety group requestFMCSA has extended the public comment period for proposed changes it plans to make to its Compliance, Safety, Accountability program’s Safety Measurement System website to Jan. 21. Here’s a look at some of the comments so far.December 17, 2013BusinessTrucking helps Wreaths Across America lay record number of wreaths for fallen heroesMore than 40 tractor-trailers showed up to Arlington National Cemetery Dec. 14, carrying the 143,000 wreaths that were placed on headstones of fallen veterans. Similar events happened nationwide, with trucks carrying loads of wreaths throughout the U.S.December 16, 2013BusinessTrucks carried 70 percent of U.S.’ $13.6 trillion in freight in 2012Trucks moved 73.7 percent of the country’s freight in 2012, according to the Department of Transportation, carrying $10 trillion worth of the country’s $13.6 trillion in freight and 8 billion of the 11.7 billion tons hauled.December 12, 2013BusinessDiesel price forecasted to see sharp dip in 2014The national average price for a gallon of diesel fuel is still expected to fall 12 cents in 2014 to $3.77 a gallon, according to the Department of Energy’s Energy Information Administration.December 11, 2013BusinessAnother take on broker bond increase: TIA says impact on brokers, industry will be minimalThe dropping numbers of brokers in FMCSA’s database doesn’t tell the whole story, says a TIA rep, and the impact of the broker bond increase on the trucking industry will be minimal, he added.December 11, 2013Overdrive ExtraOvedrive Radio: A few podcast apps to get you startedNot sure where to start in getting into podcasts? Here are a few apps for both Android and iOS to help you delve into it.December 11, 2013Business35% of brokers have authority revoked in bond increase measure, broker group saysIn a number that’s been increasing every day since Dec. 1, 7,561 freight brokers are now shut down due to their failure to comply with bond increase required by the MAP-21, says James Lamb, AIPBA president.December 10, 2013BusinessReefer, van rates jump in November while flatbed sagsThe per-mile flatbed rate on the spot market hit its lowest monthly average in November since March, according to Internet Truckstop, while reefer and dry van saw jumps spurred by the holidays.December 9, 2013Previous PagePage 151 of 190Next PageTop StoriesCustom RigsCustom Rigs Showdown: Old iron rules the quarterfinal roundThe 2025 Custom Rigs Showdown is down to the top four videos of the year, and the newest rig in the bunch is just 37 years young. Cast your vote here through Jan. 21 to determine which two trucks will face off in the championship round later this month.Equipment$9,500 tariff on a new truck? 2027 emissions regs pre-buy in questionOverdrive RadioBye-bye 2025: Hope and headwinds for freight, costs, regs in focus in Overdrive RadioCustom RigsWhite Pine Paving's 'Change Order' 2000 W900L, revisitedFeatured SponsorHot Shot's Secret - EDT+ Winter Defense - Your 7-in-1 Anti-Gel Fuel Boost - Make every fill-up premium!
