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.Overdrive ExtraDiesel and natural gas — don’t let fear cripple your businessIf the time comes, will you choose diesel or your business?December 4, 2012BusinessDOT: Despite state measures, marijuana still illegal for driversMarijuana will remain an unauthorized drug for both recreational and medical purposes for truck drivers under the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation.December 4, 2012BusinessFerro: Safety Fitness Determination proposal coming in 2013A proposed rule that would allow FMCSA to use a carrier’s CSA rankings to produce an overall safety rating will come in the first half of 2013, said FMCSA Administrator Anne Ferro.December 3, 2012Overdrive ExtraUsing a shipping container as an office?Does your company need a cheap, sturdy office? Overdrive sister pub Equipment World’s Tom Jackson may have a solution for you — an intermodal-type cargo container.November 26, 2012BusinessFinding 10 mpg: Testing the Cascadia EvolutionWe looked at the Freightliner Cascadia here earlier this year, but this one is different. Way different.November 15, 2012BusinessRates drop, continue year-end slideAs has been the case for all three segments in the last three years — except for flatbed in late 2010 — spot market rates for reefer, flatbed and dry van continue their decline after peaking in June, this time each dropping a few cents in October from September.November 12, 2012BusinessHours rule exemption for storm relief extended to Nov. 27The waiver of certain federal rules for drivers carrying emergency loads to the areas affected by Hurricane Sandy has been extended to Nov. 27.November 9, 2012VoicesTruckers react: Obama wins ’12 electionMost commenters on Overdrive’s Facebook page were not thrilled to hear news that incumbent Democratic President Barack Obama had been re-elected and were quite vocal on where they stood relative to the national political scene, but he did have some outspoken supporters, too.November 7, 2012VoicesDrivers mostly support marijuana ballot resultsWhile most states were going either shades of blue or red Tuesday evening, Colorado and Washington state went green, as voters in both states approved initiatives to legalize pot.November 7, 2012RegulationsTrucking and the election: What you need to knowOverdrive’s election page, polls, trucking campaign contributions and more.November 6, 2012Previous PagePage 172 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 SponsorJBL Live Beam 3 - Slim, sleek, and impossibly modern earbuds and Smart Charging Case - Audio Evolution You Can See and Hear
