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.EquipmentLow-viscosity oils to be integral in meeting next emissions, mileage targetsFollow news editor James Jaillet on Twitter for live updates from Shell Rotella’s tech center in Germany, later in the week including action from a Class 8 truck-racing series.August 28, 2013Custom RigsTrend Settin’, Family Buziness crowned Pride & Polish national champs********UPDATE 11/9/2015: Diorio’s “Trend Settin’” rig, with four others, is currently in the running for the Truckers’ Choice title among five years’ worth of Pride & Polish National Championship winners — follow this link to vote once every day through November 20, 2015, for your favorite.****** Vinnie Diorio and Todd Roccapriore have to find some room in their […]August 24, 2013BusinessTrucker Buddy partners with PeopleNet to provide yearly scholarshipsTrucker Buddy International announced at the Great American Trucking Show Aug. 23 it has partnered with telematics company PeopleNet to offer scholarships to six high school graduates each year to use for either college or trade school. The scholarships will be $1,000 each. Three will be awarded to the children or dependents of teachers who […]August 23, 2013BusinessDaycab Co. helps operators save weight, gain utilityAimed at owner-operators who want to cut their sleeper loose in hopes of saving weight — and fuel — and giving themselves the opportunity at adding a little extra weight to their load is the Daycab Company, which makes specialized kits that enables truck owners to do just that. The company, which is showing at […]August 23, 2013BusinessAero-equipped Kevin Rutherford signature trailer geared toward owner-operatorsKevin Rutherford has added a new piece of equipment to his Signature Series line — A trailer designed and built to give owner-operators a fuel-efficient trailer.August 23, 2013BusinessTrailerTail aiming for worldwide adoption (with video demonstration)ATDynamics is continuing to plug away on its self-stated goal of retrofitting all 4 million trailers globally with its TrailerTail, announced the company’s VP of Sales, Kyle Houston, at a press event at The Great American Trucking Show in Dallas, Texas, Aug. 22. The company in the last three years has seen overall growth in […]August 22, 2013BusinessPilot sued by New Jersey fleets even after settlement reachedAlthough a settlement has been reached for class members affected by alleged Pilot rebate withholding, two New Jersey fleets have filed suits against the company.August 16, 2013BusinessThough court has issued settlement, Pilot sued by another fleetAnother fleet has sued Pilot Flying J over allegations that the fuel provider defrauded customers by withholding owed fuel rebates, even though an Arkansas court ruled last month to settle the cases.August 12, 2013Custom RigsFreightliner ‘drifts,’ zooms through Pikes Peak raceStuntman and pro truck racer Mike Ryan takes on the mountains and its hairpin turns in his Freightliner Cascadia.August 12, 2013Hours of ServiceAgency granting 30-min. break exemptions for defense, livestock haulersFMCSA has published notices of application from the DOD and livestock council asking to exempt them from the 30-minute break requirement mandated by the current hours-of-service rule.August 12, 2013Previous PagePage 160 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.
