James Jaillet

James 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.

Uber Freight affiliate Powerloop aims to cut detention time with trailer rentals

Powerloop at its core is a trailer leasing program with a primary goal of cutting detention time at shippers and receivers. IMore information on Overdrive.

October 17, 2018

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Volvo: Emissions systems running into ‘degradation’ issues, company investigating scope

Volvo Group has found that components of its emissions control systems are degrading at higher rates than expected. Learn more about the issue on Overdrive.

October 16, 2018

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U.S. reps ask for probe into EPA’s use of pro-glider kits study

Tennessee Tech University conducted the study funded by Fitzgerald Glider Kits. Four members of a U.S. House Committee have asked for this examination.

October 12, 2018

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A Supreme Court decision will define owner-operators’ standing in fleet arbitrations

The Supreme Court heard arguments in a case that could have ramifications on the contracts made between fleets and owner-operators. Learn more on Overdrive.

October 5, 2018

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Bully Dog parent company to pay $6.5M to settle alleged emissions-defeating violations in light-duty trucks

Derive Systems will pay $6.5M for violations regarding Bully Dog and SCT emissions control systems on cars and light-duty trucks. Learn more on Overdrive.

October 3, 2018

Spot market rates settle after historic spring and summer

As spot market rates come down from record highs, the dips for reefer and dry van are part of seasonal trends, with rates usually dipping some in late summer.

October 2, 2018

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ATA takes fight over California break laws to U.S. DOT

The American Trucking Assocations has turned its attention to the Dept. of Transportation in its quest to relieve carriers operating in Calif. from break laws.

October 2, 2018

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NAFTA replacement would give U.S. the ability to limit cross-border trucking program

Check out the details of the newly announced United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement trade deal, and stay in the know with Overdrive.

October 1, 2018

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FMCSA takes steps toward immediate suspension of insolvent brokers, seeks industry feedback

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration seeks feedback on its proposed rule regarding brokers and freight forwarders with inadequate surety bonds.

September 26, 2018

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Congress’ FAA deal skips measure addressing Calif. driver break laws

The meal and rest breaks provision has been sought by the ATA and the Western States Trucking Association for years. Details on reauthorization and more here.

September 25, 2018

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MRL Transport owner Mark Ledford today hauls direct freight outbound for customers in part built from his years of ownership of another fleet, since sold after years of growth. MRL in some ways is Ledford's effort to right-size a business for his life today.

Right-sizing for management: MRL Transport owner Mark Ledford hits five trucks

Ledford got his start trucking after working a dock where his manager said Ledford would never drive truck. Not only would he drive, he'd grow a fleet well beyond 30 trucks before selling out. MRL Transport is his second turn in the barrel, and Ledford's hit a profitability sweet spot.

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FMCSA cancels sexual assault study 'focused on DEI' and 'transgender ideology'

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Small-biz trucking success, with family assist: The woman behind owner-operator Jason Shelly

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FMCSA, other agencies update timelines for bevy of in-progress regs

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