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.Electronic Logging DevicesAs ELD provider list narrows, questions arise over accuracy of DOT registryAs the ELD market shifts, questions have arisen over whether FMCSA can keep the registry up to date.July 20, 2020Electronic Logging DevicesOwner-operators, some already forced to switch ELD providers, stare down turbulent e-log marketCould the electronic logging device market be headed for consolidation? If so, what does that mean for owner-operators and small fleets? Find out on Overdrive.July 16, 2020Overdrive ExtraFlatbedder still ‘running the miles’ to beat rates, repackages debt via coronavirus reliefIn April of this year, independent flatbed truck driver Andrew Brooks loaded up his family into his 2014 Volvo VNL to run as many miles as he could. More here.July 7, 2020Overdrive ExtraFive-truck reefer fleet bridges the downturn with a disaster loan, spring produceCLM Morris Trucking struggled to keep its reefer operation afloat through the coronavirus economic downturn. Learn more about the fleet's experience here.July 3, 2020BusinessCourt to soon consider near-term fate of California’s anti-owner-operator lawThe Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals will determine whether the temporary injunction against A.B. 5's enforcement in the trucking industry will stay in effect.July 1, 2020Overdrive ExtraWith leniency on truck payments and a new carrier, owner-op couple starting to climb out of COVID’s holePedro Leiter and Shirley Rodriguez are making some progress in catching up on truck loan payments but are still in a tough spot amid the coronavirus pandemic.June 30, 2020Overdrive Extra‘We’re not making money, but we’re surviving’: Two independents still waiting for their niches — and rates — to come backTwo independent truck drivers, Timothy Barrett and Toma Tomov, discuss sitting still and continued low freight rates for trucking hauls. More on Overdrive.June 24, 2020Overdrive ExtraWith a new OTR gig, independent trucker Bob Van Liew finds a fresh start in COVID shake-upThe coronavirus pandemic shook up owner-operator Bob Van Liew's one-truck operation, but he has landed with both feet on the ground as a leased operator.June 19, 2020BusinessFreight volumes reach pre-COVID levels as 2020 roller coaster rides onAs COVID-19 shutdown orders are lifted, the spot market is beginning to strengthen and stabilize to pre-pandemic levels. More information here on Overdrive.June 17, 2020Overdrive ExtraHighway bill’s hot topics: Expanding truck parking, probing lease-purchases, limiting unpaid detentionHighway bill proposes trucking policy provisions to address issues that many truckers face on a daily basis, such as truck parking, unpaid detention, and more.June 11, 2020Previous PagePage 5 of 190Next PageTop StoriesOverdrive RadioTrucker David May's emotional highs, lows on mission with Wreaths Across AmericaTrucking plays a huge volunteer role in the annual Wreaths Across America effort to remember the fallen, honor those who serve, and deliver the importance of that to the next generation. This year WAA reached nearly 5,600 sites, according to organizers, and David May's story of his own convoy participation delivers on the mission.HomeCustom Rigs Showdown: Round 1 closes out WednesdayBusinessState of freight 'sluggish,' even amid spot spikes, capacity hits with ELP/CDL focusCustom RigsKevin Hunter's high-powered 2024 Kenworth W900L hauls heavy with Cat 'C-17'Featured SponsorGarmin Dash Cams - Powerful & Discreet - Capture every detail with Garmin Clarity HDR optics, premium HD, and wide 140 degree view.
