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.BusinessLaHood: ‘Sequester is dumb,’ next highway bill needs to be longerIn an address to AASHTO Wednesday, Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood said sequester would be a setback to transportation and the next highway bill should be five years long, not two.February 28, 2013EquipmentCindi Holland wants you to enter our Most Beautiful contestOwner-operator Cindi Holland talks about her experience on an Overdrive photo shoot and presented a clear message — you should nominate yourself or a friend for the Overdrive’s Most Beautiful contest.February 25, 2013BusinessStay in control of your warrantyManufacturers can invalidate warranties for many reasons. Here are some tips to keep you in the clear.February 22, 2013Overdrive ExtraHow trucking is becoming the most attractive job in the countryTrucking offers job security and upward trending pay, which is more than can be said at many other fields in the current economy.February 8, 2013BusinessRates continued downward slide in JanuaryFor the second straight month, spot market rates dipped somewhat significantly in all three segments, according to the January report from load board Internet Truckstop.February 5, 2013Custom RigsIron Afflicted: Jonathan Eilen’s 2010 Peterbilt 389Jonathan Eilen’s black and orange Pete pays homage to his brother Jake.January 31, 2013BusinessRates tumble in December after November spikeComing on the heels of a big November — more than likely driven by holiday retail shopping – rates for all three segments dropped in December.January 3, 2013BusinessGun laws, election, federal regs: Top 15 most read stories of 2012Though the landscape of federal rulemaking was relatively quiet this year, a few lawsuits brought against some of the DOT’s more controversial rules and programs proved to be popular topics this year.December 28, 2012EquipmentDiesel price drops, still up 13 cents year over yearThe average price of diesel dropped to $3.923 a gallon for the week ended Dec. 24 — a 2 cent drop from the previous week.December 28, 2012EquipmentRyan Hooten’s ’95 Pete 379Ryan Hooten’s 1995 Peterbilt 379 — the centerpiece of his Ryan’s Feed and Trucking grain hauling business in Santa Ynez, Calif. — is an ode to western motifs, leather and rawhide. Here’s a brief interview with Hooten and a few photos of his perennial Pride & Polish award winner.December 10, 2012Previous PagePage 171 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 SponsorHot Shot's Secret - EDT+ Winter Defense - Your 7-in-1 Anti-Gel Fuel Boost - Make every fill-up premium!
