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.BusinessFMCSA holds listening sessions on CSA, ELDs with no notice to truckingThe Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, with no public notice to the trucking industry or trucking media, is in the midst of a three-stop tour intended to gather input from trucking stakeholders on some of the agency’s most prominent regulations.August 10, 2017Overdrive ExtraELD rumors dispelled: Small fleet exemption? Delay to 2019? Answers here…Given the apparent misinformation making the rounds among drivers, let’s dispel some of the rumors and provide an update on the efforts — which is all they are at present — to delay the mandate.August 8, 2017BusinessDOT withdraws rule to set sleep apnea screening criteria for truckersA sleep apnea rule would give clarity to medical examiners, carrier employers and drivers themselves about what criteria or combination of criteria would prompt a driver to be referred for an in-lab apnea test. The agency’s withdrawal of the rule preserves the status quo.August 4, 2017BusinessTrump meets with 100-truck fleet owner to talk small business challengesThe second-generation owner of a 100-truck carrier had the ear of both President Trump and one of his closest advisors, daughter Ivanka Trump, this week at the White House.August 2, 2017BusinessNew Walmart policy dings truckers, shippers for late loads — and early onesWalmart has instituted new shipping and delivery policies that could strap carriers with extra fees for deliveries that are late, mispackaged or delivered earlier than the scheduled delivery time.August 1, 2017BusinessVan, reefer rates soared in JulyPer-mile spot market rates in van and reefer segments continued their recent hot streak in July, with both segments climbing to their highest point in two years, according to monthly rate data from Truckstop.com. Flatbed rates dipped a few cents in the month, but the segment’s per-mile rate average remains at one of its strongest points since mid-2015, too.August 1, 2017BusinessSenate DOT bill, unlike House, skips changes to ELD mandate, driver breaksThe Senate’s 2018 fiscal year DOT appropriations does not include any changes to the coming electronic logging device mandate, nor does it include the so-called Denham Amendment, which intends to block states from enacting rest break laws for truck drivers. The House version of the bill does include such reforms.July 28, 2017BusinessFMCSA makes strides in targeting highest-risk carriers, report concludes, but challenges remainWhile the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has taken steps to hone in on high-risk carriers — and intervene more quickly for investigations — the agency must continue to improve its intervention tactics, according to a report issued Thursday by the Department of Transportation’s Office of Inspector General.July 28, 2017BusinessVan freight volume, rates ease off recent hot streakComing off of two-year highs just two weeks ago, van rates and volume dipped slightly in the most recent week. Reefer saw similar declines.July 28, 2017Overdrive ExtraELD delay faces big hurdles, even with added co-sponsorsDespite a bill being introduced this month to delay the ELD mandate, Congress appears reluctant to tackle the issue. ATA is also adamant there’s little support for the measure among lawmakers.July 27, 2017Previous PagePage 44 of 190Next PageTop StoriesCustom RigsOwner-op Lucas Zach's project 2017 Peterbilt 389, 2025 Timpte hopperMods through the years Zach's owned the 2017 389 result in what's a well-balanced look for this custom Pete, with sharp paint lines, a Cat under the hood, and a hopper-hauling setup built to handle the rough-and-dirty side of farm-haul work and still turn heads.Hours of ServiceAre inspectors missing an easy way to catch HOS cheats and non-compliant ELDs?Small Fleet ChampUp from ashes: Small fleet Clifford C. Hay Inc. thrives 15 years after devastating fireOverdrive ExtraDon't judge the next-generation book by its cover: CDL training for the futureFeatured SponsorGarmin Dash Cams - Powerful & Discreet - Capture every detail with Garmin Clarity HDR optics, premium HD, and wide 140 degree view.
