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.BusinessCargo theft incidents, value jump in rolling three-month periodThe total number of cargo thefts between June and August rose 5 percent to 202, while the value per load lost increased 9 percent to $166,454.September 24, 2013BusinessDiesel sees biggest drop since April, falls 2.5 centsThe average price for a gallon of on-highway diesel dropped 2.5 cents in the week ended Sept. 23, marking the biggest week-to-week decrease since the week ended April 29.September 24, 2013BusinessSleep apnea bill advances as FMCSA says it will use rulemaking, not guidanceIn response to a bill currently in the U.S. House, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has released a statement saying it will address sleep disorder screening via its formal rulemaking process and not simply guidance.September 23, 2013Hours of ServiceDOT’s Foxx defends hours rule, saying it is ‘product of years’ of researchIn a letter of response to Congressional criticism, Foxx defends the current hours rule and says it is the result of years of research into driver fatigue and safety and analysis of comments from the public.September 19, 2013Hours of ServiceHouse rep calls hours rule ‘flawed regulatory process’Rep. Richard Hanna (R-N.Y.) signaled in a statement this week he intends to gather congressional support for intervening in the regulatory process over the latest hours rule change.September 18, 2013BusinessHouse’s transportation committee to consider trucking sleep apnea billA House committee will consider this week legislation that would require FMCSA to — if it were to take any action — pursue a sleep disorder screening rule rather than guidance.September 18, 2013BusinessAnnual driver survey shows rise in smartphone use, reveals roadside favoritesThe results of Atlas Van Lines annual King of the Road survey presented in infographic form show drivers are concerned about eating right and the growing use of social media and smartphones.September 17, 2013BusinessI-5 bridge officially reopens after collapse in MayThe Interstate 5 bridge that collapsed over the Skagit River in Washington in late May and caused major disruption of the West Coast corridor reopened this weekend after a permanent span of bridge was added.September 16, 2013BusinessBill would require agency to pursue sleep apnea regulation over guidanceLegislation introduced into the House this week would force FMCSA to develop a formal regulation rather than guidance if it were to pursue any action on sleep disorder screening.September 12, 2013BusinessHours of service, brakes big players in Roadcheck inspection blitz violationsOf the 71,630 drivers inspected in this year’s Roadcheck 2013 inspection blitz, 4.3 were placed out of service, with half of the out-of-service orders stemming from hours of service violations, said CVSA.September 12, 2013Previous PagePage 158 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 SponsorHot Shot's Secret - EDT+ Winter Defense - Your 7-in-1 Anti-Gel Fuel Boost - Make every fill-up premium!
