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.BusinessSupport for trucking shutdown, convoy waningSupport for the Ride for the Constitution trucking shutdown has been waning due to the lack of credibility of its organizers and an overall lack of direction and organization.October 10, 2013BusinessPilot sued by Ohio fleet, latest in post-settlement suitsFST Express, a Columbus, Ohio-based carrier, has become the latest trucking company to sue Pilot in the wake of federal allegations that the company intentionally and systematically defrauded diesel fuel customers out of owed fuel rebates.October 10, 2013Overdrive ExtraQuestioning the logistics of the convoy in the capital (How many trucks, exactly?)Whether the Ride for the Constitution protest has the widespread backing or the top-down organization to pull off a meaningful rally or produce any results is questionable, but have they actually considered how many trucks they need?October 9, 2013BusinessSenate passes sleep apnea bill, president’s signature would make it lawThe U.S. Senate passed last week the so-called sleep apnea bill, which would require that any action taken by FMCSA pertaining to sleep disorder screening come via formal rulemaking. The bill now moves on to President Obama for his signature.October 7, 2013Custom RigsFrom-cab view of 100 mph truck racing around road courseVideo shot in the cab of a truck taking a few laps around a track in the Czech Republic. The truck racing series is set to make its way to the U.S. in 2015.October 2, 2013BusinessAgency increases fines, strengthens out-of-service order authorityFMCSA — in compliance with the MAP-21 highway funding law finalized last year — has increased fines for several violations of its regulations and widened its authority to issue out-of-service orders.October 1, 2013BusinessDry van, flatbed rates drop in Sept., while reefer rises a pennyReefer rates bucked the trend in September, being the lone standout to not experience a rate drop in the month, according to Internet Truckstops’ monthly per-mile spot market rate data, released this week.October 1, 2013BusinessPilot close to ending manual rebate calculations, CEO saysManual rebate calculations — the source of the fraud accusations against Pilot Flying J — are close to being eliminated at the company, said owner and CEO Jimmy Haslam in a prepared statement to the media last week.September 30, 2013BusinessSleep apnea bill clears House, awaits Senate approvalThe bill that would prevent the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration from solely issuing guidance relative to sleep disorder/apnea screening of truck drivers has passed in the House.September 26, 2013BusinessSleep apnea bill moves closer to passage as Senate introduces versionThe Senate has introduced its own version of the sleep apnea bill, which would require FMCSA to pursue a formal rule — rather than guidance — if any action is taken on sleep disorder screening.September 25, 2013Previous PagePage 157 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 SponsorGarmin Dash Cams - Powerful & Discreet - Capture every detail with Garmin Clarity HDR optics, premium HD, and wide 140 degree view.
