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.Custom RigsPride & Polish results: Black-cherry rigs strike againFull list of winners from the Pride & Polish show at the PDI Dyno and Customer Appreciation event.November 5, 2012Overdrive ExtraDressing as a Peterbilt for HalloweenA little ingenuity can go a long way.October 31, 2012Overdrive ExtraDEF sales projected to explode in coming yearsWhat’s the potential for DEF sales? Nearly 2 billion gallons a year.October 23, 2012Equipment10 rigs of Halloween: Seasonal, eerie and just plain scaryAs part of Overdrive’s 13 Days of Halloween — a slideshow featuring 10 trucks of Halloween.October 19, 2012Overdrive ExtraFlatbedders, be ready: Housing starts spikeThe number of houses that began construction in September jumped a whopping 15 percent from August to its highest numbers since 2008 and up 34 percent over last September.October 17, 2012Custom RigsPride & Polish National Champions: Working ComboJohn O’Keefe’s 2007 Peterbilt draws upon both his wilder younger days and his more settled years spent driving.October 15, 2012BusinessExtra muscle: ECM reprogrammingReprogramming your engine’s ECM can increase fuel economy and horsepower. It can also shorten engine and drivetrain life and void warranties. Is it worth the risk?October 12, 2012HomePride & Polish winnersHere’s the full list of Pride & Polish winners from the 2012 Charlotte Diesel Super Show, announced Saturday evening at the Concord, N.C., zMax Dragway. The two Best of Show winners, Mark Harkerload’s 2002 Peterbilt 379 and Mike Miller’s 2006 Peterbilt 379, qualified for the 2013 Pride & Polish National Championship judging round with their […]October 6, 2012EquipmentBlacked-out Coronado celebrating carrier milestoneOn display in the Pride & Polish area of the Charlotte Diesel Super Show in Concord, N.C., at the zMax Dragway is John Christner Trucking’s 2012 Freightliner Coronado, which has been specially customized by a shop in Portland, Ore., to celebrate the carrier’s 25th anniversary.October 5, 2012Equipment2013 Pride & Polish championship series continues FridayThe Charlotte Diesel Super Show will play host to the second qualifying round of the 2013 Overdrive‘s Pride & Polish season. The show starts Friday, Oct. 5, and runs through Saturday, Oct. 6, in Concord, N.C., at the zMax Dragway adjacent to the Charlotte Motor Speedway. The four Best of Show winners from the show […]October 3, 2012Previous PagePage 173 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
