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 creeps downward, snaps small string of increasesSo ends the latest streak of weekly diesel price increases — the national average price for a gallon of on-highway diesel fell in the weekended Dec. 9 a fraction of a cent to $3.879 a gallon.December 9, 2013BusinessCARB sued by OOIDA over retrofit filter requirement in emissions regulationsThe Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association has sued the California Air Resources Board over the agency’s requirement that 2006 year-model and older trucks be retrofitted with a particulate matter filter to run in the state.December 6, 2013BusinessOwner-operators have potential to get the most out of aero devices, SmartTruck saysSmartTruck’s Mitch Greenberg says owner-operators could stand to gain most effectively the benefits from its UnderTray aerodynamic system. The company detailed its rigorous testing methods this week at proving grounds in S.C.December 6, 2013BusinessTrucking employment surges as 8,400 jobs added in NovemberA total of 8,400 payroll jobs were added to the for-hire trucking industry’s payroll in November — the first real jump since the spring of this year — while the U.S. employment rate dropped to 7 percent.December 6, 2013BusinessDiesel price jumps 3.9 cents in first consecutive increase in three monthsThe national average price for a gallon of on-highway diesel rose for the second week in a row in the week ended Dec. 2, moving up 3.9 cents to $3.883. This is the first time since September the price has increased in back to back weeks.December 3, 2013BusinessFMCSA updates citation protocol to allow removal of violation from CSA, PSP after successful challengeIn an attempt to shore up some of the data quality issues facing FMCSA, the agency has unveiled changes to its data collection system that it says will better account for adjudication after a roadside inspection violation.December 2, 2013Custom RigsFlirting with Disaster: Troy Huddleston’s ’91 ClassicShowtime Trucking owner Troy Huddleston has no regrets about converting what was a ’91 Freightliner FLD to a square-ended Freightliner Classic.December 1, 2013BusinessCargo theft value per load rises while number of thefts declinesThe number of cargo thefts in the U.S. from August to October fell 9 percent from the previous rolling quarter to 212, but the average value lost per load was $256,586, according to FreightWatch International.November 26, 2013BusinessUpdated numbers in Pilot Flying J case: Truck stop chain to pay $85M in settlementMore recent court documents show Pilot Flying J will be paying $84.9 million in its settlement agreement, including $56.5 million for owed fuel rebates, nearly $10 million in interest and $14 million in attorney’s fees incurred by class members.November 26, 2013BusinessDiesel rises for first time in 11 weeks, still down 19 cents year overThe national average price for a gallon of on-highway diesel rose in the week ended Nov. 25 for the first time since September, climbing 2.2 cents to $3.844, according to the Department of Energy’s Energy Information Administration.November 26, 2013Previous PagePage 152 of 190Next PageTop StoriesBusinessCould U.S. action in Venezuela bring diesel prices down?Not likely anytime soon, analysts say. The monetary and time investment to ramp up oil production in Venezuela means little near-term impacts on the global oil market. At once, experts predict good tidings for diesel prices through early 2026.Custom Rigs'Better than a horse and buggy': 1935 International a family heirloomCustom RigsCustom Rigs Showdown: Old iron rules the quarterfinal roundEquipment$9,500 tariff on a new truck? 2027 emissions regs pre-buy in questionFeatured SponsorH3 Sport Gear - Show your personality with quality, licensed, and custom headwear, socks, tees, blankets, bags, and more.
