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 RadioHOS reform: Now’s the time to comment, says Martinez, who hopes to ‘fast track’ potential rulemakingFMCSA Administrator Ray Martinez expresses FMCSA's wish to move swiftly through HOS rulemaking process. Get the details on Overdrive.August 24, 2018Partners in BusinessLet the good times roll: Owner-operators in the best of times, say ATBS repsATBS President and Vice President discuss trends and trucking industry business at GATS as part of Overdrive's Partners in Business program. Learn more today.August 24, 2018BusinessUber Freight brings shipper platform to freight-matching app, creates carrier advisory boardIn an attempt to create a truly automated freight-matching system, Uber announces carriers and shippers can both utilize Uber Freight.August 23, 2018Overdrive RadioPodcast: ELDs, truck automation and hours of service through FMCSA’s Martinez’s lensRay Martinez opens up about issues plaguing the trucking industry and what he hopes to accomplish as FMCSA's administrator in an interview with Overdrive.August 22, 2018Hours of ServiceFMCSA wants feedback on hours of service reforms around 14-hour rule, split sleeper, 30-minute breakThe FMCSA needs feedback pertaining to extending drivers' 14-hour daily limit, split sleeper, 30-minute break requirement, and short-haul drivers' hours.August 21, 2018Hours of ServiceHours of service ‘pre-rule’ filed to White House by FMCSAThe Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration wants White House approval to publish a "pre-rule" regarding hours of service regulations.August 16, 2018BusinessComplying with Congressional statute, FMCSA submits plan to reform CSAThe FMCSA has filed a report with Congress sharing reforms it expects to institute to the CSA carrier safety rating program. Learn more on Overdrive.August 14, 2018BusinessTruckers, contractors to rally Wednesday at Calif. Capitol to urge for legislative protection for independentsWorkers rally to improve legislative protection for independent contractors at California state's Capitol building. Get the details on Overdrive.August 14, 2018BusinessDOT planning ‘definitive roadmap’ for automated vehicle implementation, says FMCSA’s MartinezRay Martinez of the FMCSA offers his insight on where the Department of Transportation is at in its approach to autonomous truck implementation. Details here.August 10, 2018BusinessOOIDA’s 2018 political contributions favor ELD opponent Babin, potential House transpo leader GravesThe OOIDA has contributed over $150K to political campaigns so far in 2018. Learn more about the top recipients of the OOIDA's contributions on Overdrive.August 9, 2018Previous PagePage 24 of 190Next PageTop StoriesSmall Fleet ChampRight-sizing for management: MRL Transport owner Mark Ledford hits five trucksLedford 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.LifeFMCSA cancels sexual assault study 'focused on DEI' and 'transgender ideology'Overdrive RadioSmall-biz trucking success, with family assist: The woman behind owner-operator Jason ShellyRegulationsFMCSA, other agencies update timelines for bevy of in-progress regsFeatured SponsorGarmin Dash Cams - Powerful & Discreet - Capture every detail with Garmin Clarity HDR optics, premium HD, and wide 140 degree view.
