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.BusinessFirestone reenters truck market with radial lineFirestone dropped the curtain on three new truck tires designed to offer drivers and small fleets a fuel-efficient replacement option, the company announced this week at the Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Ky., marking its return to the trucking industry. Matt Frank, head of product marketing for Firestone, said the company’s new goal with reentry […]March 22, 2013BusinessFreightliner releases in-cab exercise system, Cascadia Evolution orders top 10kFreightliner this week announced an in-cab training system designed for installation onto already existing tether points in Freightliner Cascadia and Coronado models. The announcement came at the Mid-American Trucking Show in Louisville, Ky. Freightliner collaborated with Rolling Strong to design and implement the system — the Freightliner In-cab Training System (FIT) — and it was […]March 21, 2013BusinessQuick walk around of Kenworth’s new truck[youtube Y8wwhcQ7K68 nolink] Kenworth unveiled today in Louisville its new T680 with a 52-inch sleeper option. Below is a brief video walk around of the truck sitting on the show floor at the Mid-America Trucking Show. Drop a comment above to let us know what you think of the truck. Click here to see the […]March 20, 2013BusinessKenworth adds 52-inch option for T680Kenworth Trucks unveiled this morning a new T680 model with a 52-inch sleeper, made for regional and mid-range distance applications, said the truck maker. The announcement came this morning at the Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Ky. Kenworth’s Chief Engineer Kevin Baney said the truck is ideal for drivers who spend 3-5 days on the […]March 20, 2013Hours of ServiceATA, OOIDA fight hours of service in courtA three-judge panel heard oral arguments Friday, March 15, from ATA and FMCSA, with ATA arguing against upcoming hours of service rule changes.March 18, 2013Electronic Logging DevicesElectronic log rule on the horizon, says FMCSA adminA new electronic log rule could be proposed by September, said Administrator Anne Ferro Thursday, March 14, at a congressional hearing, testifying to a House subcommittee.March 14, 2013BusinessTCA coverage round-up: Hours of service, driver shortage, EOBRs, drug testingPanels at speakers at TCA’s convention in Las Vegas talked EOBRs, hours of service, driver shortage and drug testing policies.March 6, 2013BusinessRates continued tumble in FebruarySpot market rates in February continued a now three-month-long downward slide in February, save for a one-penny increase in flatbed rates.March 5, 2013Overdrive ExtraLaHood’s right — Sequester’s dumb, and we’re doing nothing for our kidsThis generation inherited great advancements in transportation — like the Interstate system — and, not only did we give nothing back, we failed to take care of what was given to us.March 4, 2013BusinessCaterpillar’s latest piece of machinery — a smartphoneIt’s not yellow, but it is rugged and built for on-the-job conditions.March 4, 2013Previous PagePage 170 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 SponsorH3 Sport Gear - Show your personality with quality, licensed, and custom headwear, socks, tees, blankets, bags, and more.
