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James Jaillet

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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.
Hours of Service
FMCSA enforcement chief details how drivers can pause 14-hour clock under new regs
FMCSA's Joe DeLorenzo answered questions on preparing truck drivers for the new hours of service rule slated for the end of September. Watch here on Overdrive.
August 27, 2020
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Overdrive’s GATS Week: Full coverage
August 27, 2020
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‘Get out there and do it’: Truckers formed grassroots network to get COVID care packages to 10,000 drivers
More than 10,000 care packages containing PPE, such as face masks and hand sanitizer, as well as snacks and more were handed out at truck stops. Read more here.
August 13, 2020
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Voices
As trucking’s tent grows, operators pursue ‘education and ownership’
Two owner-operators discuss how they became truck drivers and how the industry is changing in light of the dialogues surrounding gender and racial equality in the U.S.
August 10, 2020
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Business
Per-mile rates averages in July shot up as virus shake-up throws off freight patterns
Countering the usual seasonal rates drop off from June to July, spot market rates last month jumped in all three major truckload segments. Details on Overdrive.
August 6, 2020
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‘Haul less, charge more’: Owner-ops report renewed choosiness on loads
Owner-operators offer their opinions on why they and others might be sitting out on hauls. Top of the list? Rates that barely break even and coronavirus.
August 4, 2020
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Though certain freight sectors are humming, many owner-operators appear to be hanging back
Despite steady freight recovery, data shows the smallest of carriers aren't jumping back into the game at the same pace that freight is returning. Details here.
July 30, 2020
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Business bounces back for two small fleets — one cattle hauler and one cheese hauler — after COVID strike
Two small fleet operators Rick Sterling and Dewayne Lark give insight into their trucking operations following the initial downturn brought about by COVID-19.
July 28, 2020
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Trucker’s victory in Supreme Court case paves way for $28M settlement with fleet
Prime, Inc. has proposed a $28 million settlement with 26,000 Prime truck drivers and owner-operators.
July 23, 2020
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Electronic Logging Devices
After ‘ELD scars,’ savvy owner-ops look for functionality, features, privacy in choosing e-logs
As owner-operators now have, in most cases, years of experience dealing with ELDs, they're more savvy buyers of electronic logging devices.
July 22, 2020
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Electronic Logging Devices
FMCSA revokes 133 ELDs after Overdrive reported HOS fraud confrontation
FMCSA took action to stop "ridiculous" ELD fraud by revoking 133 devices on Thursday in historic crackdown on a problem splitting trucking in half.
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Pride & Polish
Classic 1963 needlenose Kenworth transformed into 45-foot RV
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Paul Brookhart's horse-transport 2000 Peterbilt 379's big strides
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Electronic Logging Devices
ELD fraud: Drivers reveal what it's like hauling 16, 18, 22 hours a day
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5K trucking authorities suspended in single day: Motus still messy