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.LifeVoie challenges fleets to spec trucks properly for female driversAt the annual fall meeting of the Technology and Maintenance Council, Women in Trucking president Ellen Voie said the female driver pool is growing and fleets should consider that when spec’ing vehicles.September 11, 2013BusinessAgency trying out remote safety audit program for new carriersThe Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has started testing a new way to perform safety audits on new entrant carriers in an attempt to better focus resources on what it deems high-risk carriers.September 5, 2013Custom RigsBoots Chivington’s Old Rigger: 2000 KW W900LOil field equipment hauler Boots Chivington added a touches to make his truck more than just a tribute to his trade – the truck was built as a memorial to his son.September 5, 2013BusinessWestern Express says in lawsuit alleged Pilot fraud cost them $75 millionWestern Express says it was defrauded out of $2.5 million by Pilot and thus incurred financial losses of $75 million because of it.September 4, 2013BusinessDiesel price sees largest week-to-week increase since FebruaryThe national average price of on-highway diesel rose 6.8 cents this week — the highest week-to-week jump since February — coming on the heels of increased likelihood of U.S. military intervention in Syria.September 4, 2013BusinessSpot market rates continued fall in AugustPer-mile rates on the spot market fell in all three segments in August — the first time all three have dropped since January.September 3, 2013BusinessDiesel, conventional engines will remain dominant, Shell saysDiesel’s not going anywhere, says Shell, at least for the next 35, as its GM Richard Tucker says that in the year 2050 two-thirds of vehicles on the road will still use conventional fuels.September 3, 2013Hours of ServiceHouse letter questions hours of service implementationHouse members in a letter to Secretary Anthony Foxx say the implementation of the hours of service rule was “counter to common sense.”September 3, 2013EquipmentLow-viscosity oil field trials pushing fuel economyField trials of Shell Rotella’s lower-viscosity oils have shown up to 3 percent fuel economy improvements as the company works to develop the PC-11 oil category.August 31, 2013Custom RigsTruck racing in EuropeVideo of European Class 8 truck racing action from the Czech Republic.August 30, 2013Previous PagePage 159 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 SponsorJBL Live Beam 3 - Slim, sleek, and impossibly modern earbuds and Smart Charging Case - Audio Evolution You Can See and Hear
