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.BusinessDenham Amendment revived: House again eyes measure to block states’ driver pay/break lawsThe provision seeks to reassert the federal government’s role in managing drivers’ hours of service by preventing states from requiring carriers to comply with any state-level laws. The measure also restricts states from forcing carriers to pay drivers for non-driving tasks.April 20, 2018BusinessAfter error, payments to be reissued in Caterpillar ACERT engine settlementCaterpillar has said it will be reissuing checks to former ACERT engine owners who were part of a $60 million class action settlement reached with the company in 2016. According to court documents, a calculation error caused the checks to be lower than class members were owed.April 19, 2018Overdrive ExtraA few points on scoring better rates from owner-operator coach Kevin RutherfordRutherford’s take on rates, deadheading, “cheap freight,” broker relationships and more.April 18, 2018EquipmentOwner-operators eye electric powerFrom Overdrive’s in-depth report on the emerging electric truck market: Owner-operators see opportunities — and pitfalls — with electric truck adoption.April 13, 2018BusinessPeak power demands pose challenge for charging electric trucksFrom Overdrive’s in-depth report on the emerging electric truck market: A key question regarding a surge in electric vehicle deployment is whether the power infrastructure, even with development of new recharging or battery swapping points, will have the capacity to handle it.April 12, 2018BusinessDo electric trucks offer substantial emissions savings?The promised emissions savings of electric power compared to diesel power is more complex than simply comparing the output from the two technologies. That’s because much electrical power generation relies on coal and other fossil fuels, says MIT’s Jing Li.April 11, 2018BusinessPredicted operational cost savings of electric trucks is hard to measureHard-and-fast cost-per-mile comparisons between electric-powered and diesel-powered tractors are difficult to pin down. Electricity costs can differ dramatically based on geography and the utility provider, and as more electric vehicles are deployed, utility companies could institute dynamic pricing models based on time of day and current grid demand.April 10, 2018BusinessPower Shift: Electric truck makers promise cleaner, cheaper tractors, but can fueling and charging infrastructure keep up?In-depth on the emerging electric truck market: It’s still not clear whether the electrical grid can handle an influx of power-hungry electric trucks. Also uncertain is whether these truck suppliers and their yet-to-be-built infrastructure can meet the demands of the trucking industry.April 9, 2018EquipmentTimeline: A look at when electric truck makers say their trucks will be deployedFrom Overdrive’s in-depth report on the emerging electric truck market: A timeline for when electric truck makers predict their rigs will hit the highways.April 4, 2018Overdrive ExtraOOIDA’s Todd Spencer talks driver pay, ‘driver shortage’ in live Fox Business segmentIn a live segment aired last week on Fox News’ spinoff Fox Business, Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association Acting President Todd Spencer fielded questions from host Stuart Varney about — what else? — the country’s “serious shortage of truck drivers,” as Varney put it.April 4, 2018Previous PagePage 30 of 190Next PageTop StoriesSmall Fleet ChampRising from the ashes: Small fleet Clifford C. Hay Inc. thrives 15 years after devastating fireAfter taking over the family business in 1999 as a one-truck operation, Clifford Hay II built the fleet to the six trucks and 30 trailers it has today, showing plenty resiliency and commitment to customers. His fleet's a 2025 Small Fleet Champ semi-finalist.Overdrive ExtraDon't judge the next-generation book by its cover: CDL training for the futureSmall Fleet ChampRight-sizing for management: MRL Transport owner Mark Ledford hits five trucksLifeFMCSA cancels sexual assault study 'focused on DEI' and 'transgender ideology'Featured SponsorGarmin Dash Cams - Powerful & Discreet - Capture every detail with Garmin Clarity HDR optics, premium HD, and wide 140 degree view.
