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 Extra‘It’s right there in the law’: Owner-operator talks forced ELD switch, pressing brokers on rates transparency"As a trucking company and as a contractor, you have the right to take advantage of that and have the broker submit that info to you. It's up to you."October 21, 2020Overdrive Extra‘If I go over 3 hours on a break, does it count against my 14?’ — More questions and answers about new HOS regsWhat happens if you go over the three hours on the shorter break? Does it go toward your 14 hours? That and more explored here...October 9, 2020BusinessPer-mile spot rates hit 2018 levels as spot market boom continued in SeptemberPer-mile rates paid to motor carriers on Truckstop.com's board last month reached heights of late 2018 — largely considered one of the best years on record.October 5, 2020Hours of ServiceHere are the changes taking effect for 14-hour rule, 30-minute breakPrepared for the upcoming hours of service changes? Discover what you need to know while operating under the revised 14-hour and 30-minute break rules here.September 28, 2020Overdrive Extra‘A heyday’ for rates on cross-border freight leaving LaredoWith capacity tight and the spot market absorbing much of the unexpected load volume, rates have shot up and often fetch $3-$4 a mile. Read more on Overdrive.September 18, 2020BusinessPeeling back the layers of the freight market as spot loads and rates boomWhat's next on the freight rollercoaster ride? Analysts weigh in on what has been and what might be regarding spot freight, rates and what's moving.September 16, 2020BusinessSmallest carriers, the largest share of DOT audits, now face increased offsite scrutinyWith new authority granted under the COVID-19 emergency declaration, FMCSA has turned to offsite compliance audits to conduct reviews of motor carriers.September 9, 2020EquipmentOn used truck warranties, know what they cover — and don’t cover — before you buyUsed truck warranties come in a range of prices and scopes of coverage. Know what you’re getting before you spend money on a used truck warranty — here’s what to look for.September 9, 2020Electronic Logging DevicesAs ELD provider list narrows, questions arise over accuracy of DOT registryAs ELD vendors consolidate in the coming months and years, and as new hours of service rule takes effect in later this month, can FMCSA ensure the list remains up to date?September 7, 2020BusinessPivotal decision looms in case to preserve leased owner-operators’ ability to work in CaliforniaDuring a high-level federal appellate court hearing, trucking groups argued that motor carriers should remain exempt from California's restrictive A.B. 5 law.September 2, 2020Previous PagePage 3 of 190Next PageTop StoriesCustom RigsThird-generation owner-operator's beautifully-rebuilt 1990 Kenworth W900LAfter the truck was retired about three years ago, owner Joel Anker had it rebuilt into a show truck. The hard work paid off, with a fifth-place finish in the Limited Mileage -- Bobtail with Miles class at MATS in March.RegulationsFMCSA moves on registration-system updateRegulationsFog-blind trucker hits concrete barrier: Preventable?Channel 19Ice Pick Bandit strikes again: Will the feds step in?Featured SponsorProper Cologne - Subtle scent enhancers to be discovered, not announced