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.BusinessObama nominates Charlotte mayor as DOT leaderCharlotte, N.C., Mayor Anthony Foxx has been pegged as outgoing Secretary Ray LaHood’s replacement as the head of the Department of Transportation.April 29, 2013Custom RigsNice stripes: Bold-banded Petes take Best of Show in WildwoodAustin Ashley’s 2007 Peterbilt 379 and Vinnie Diorio’s 2013 Peterbilt 389 won Best of Show in the Working categories, and Michael Manuel’s 1984 Pete 359 and Todd Roccapriore’s ’01 379 won Best of Show in the Limited Mileage categories.April 29, 2013Business188 cargo thefts recorded in first quarter of 2013In the quarter, 188 thefts were recorded, with an average loss value of $141,266 per load stolen.April 26, 2013BusinessCDL holders no longer have to report out-of-state traffic violationsThe Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration announced this week that it has finalized amended rules for commercial driver’s licenses, removing the requirement of CDL holders to notify their home state — the state that issuing the CDL — when they are convicted of traffic violations outside of their home state. Now, the state in which […]April 26, 2013BusinessPilot taking steps to rectify allegations, puts diesel salespeople on leaveIn a prepared statement Monday, April 22, Pilot Flying J CEO Jimmy Haslam said “several members” of the company’ s diesel fuel sales team have been placed on administrative leave pending the ongoing FBI and IRS investigation into the company’s alleged rebate withholding scheme. In the meantime, the team will be “reconstructed” on an interm […]April 22, 2013BusinessPilot hit with first lawsuit in wake of alleged fraudThe first lawsuit stemming from Pilot Flying J’s alleged rebate fraud scheme made public last week has been filed by Atlantic Coast Carriers, who’s seeking full repayment and damages.April 22, 2013BusinessInvestigation focused on ‘very narrow’ portion of Pilot business, CEO saysPilot Flying J CEO Jimmy Haslam said in a statement today that 99 percent of Pilot customers are not “in the scope of this inquiry.”April 19, 2013BusinessPilot Flying J engaged in years of rebate fraud, feds sayFederal documents released April 18 allege that Pilot Flying J has been engaged for years in a fraudulent scheme of withholding rebates owed to customers on fuel purchases.April 18, 2013BusinessPilot raid unrelated to tax issues, says CEOThe FBI and IRS raid of Pilot Flying J’s headquarters in Knoxville, Tenn., is “does not involve any tax issues,” said the company’s CEO.April 17, 2013BusinessPilot Flying J investigation centers on rebate program, PFJ sends note to driversThe investigation and lockdown of its headquarters apparently “revolve around the application of rebates to a small group of Piilot Flying J trucking company customers,” Pilot says.April 16, 2013Previous PagePage 168 of 190Next PageTop StoriesTrucker of the YearOverdrive's 2026 Trucker of the Year honors: Enter your businessNominations are open for 2026 Trucker of the Year honors! The competition recognizes acumen/innovation of owner-operators, the bedrock of the entrepreneurial spirit in trucking. If you’ve excelled through the sluggish markets of the last years, you're no doubt a worthy contender.BusinessCould U.S. action in Venezuela bring diesel prices down?Custom Rigs'Better than a horse and buggy': 1935 International a family heirloomCustom RigsCustom Rigs Showdown: Old iron rules the quarterfinal roundFeatured SponsorBlueParrott S650-XT Bluetooth Headset
