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.BusinessTrump’s halt on regulations the ‘death knell’ for truck speed limiter ruleTrump’s regulatory reluctance — and a recent memo to federal agencies ordering them to halt new regulations — could be the end of the U.S. DOT’s quest to require speed limiters on heavy-duty trucks.February 1, 2017BusinessReefer rates surged in January, van’s months-long rally endsReefer and flatbed rates climbed in the first month of 2017, according to monthly per-mile spot market rate data from Truckstop.com. Van rates, meanwhile, fell 3 cents a mile in the month, ending the segment’s four-month rally.February 1, 2017BusinessSenate confirms Chao to head DOT under TrumpChao told a Senate panel earlier this month her three main goals as head of the U.S. DOT will be to bolster infrastructure funding, bridge the divide over rural and urban transportation need and find better balance between federal regulations and concerns of businesses regulated by the DOT.January 31, 2017EquipmentVolvo nixes plans to cut workers at truck plant due to better Class 8 outlookVolvo Trucks has cancelled plans to layoff up to 500 workers at its Virginia-based truck manufacturing plant. Volvo spokesperson Brandon Borgna says the company has been “encouraged” by recent trends in the Class 8 market.January 31, 2017BusinessPer Trump order, FMCSA delays new driver training rulePrompted by a Jan. 20 order issued by President Trump, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration will publish a notice Feb. 1 officially delaying the effective date of a new rule establishing national truck driver training standards.January 31, 2017BusinessTrump calls on agencies to remove two regulations for every new onePresident Trump in his second full week in office continues his crusade against new and existing federal regulations. Trump signed an executive order Monday directing federal agencies to eliminate two “prior regulations” for “every new regulation issued.”January 30, 2017BusinessDOT wants to start testing truckers for oxycodone, hydrocodone and other opioidsThe Department of Transportation this week proposed adding four commonly abused opioids to the list of drugs that drivers must be screened for in urine analysis tests.January 27, 2017BusinessDOT Secretary nominee Chao in line for seven-figure Wells Fargo cashout upon assuming DOT jobElaine Chao is in line for what could be a multi-million-dollar payout from Wells Fargo should she be confirmed as the U.S. Department of Transportation secretary, according to her financial disclosure form filed with the U.S. Senate and reports of her Wells Fargo stock’s value.January 27, 2017BusinessTrump’s regulatory freeze could delay FMCSA driver training rule published in DecemberA January 20 order issued by President Trump to federal agencies directing them to halt publication of new and pending regulations could affect a freshly published rule setting training standards for new truck drivers.January 25, 2017GearToughTested’s Procomm Bluetooth headsetToughTested’s ProComm wireless headset was created for the demanding working conditions of truck driving. One of the things that sets the Procomm apart from the rest of the pack is its flexibility of use. The unit, which retails for $79.99, has two listening options: external speakers or earbuds. This allows the driver to use it with […]January 24, 2017Previous PagePage 54 of 190Next PageTop StoriesOverdrive RadioRed Arrow Christmas convoy rolls strong over first three yearsThis week's Overdrive Radio podcast tells the story of Noah Melton, long working with small fleet Big P Express, and how a fellow trucker's Christmas-season truck convoy idea grew by leaps and bounds over its first few years into a community-supported tradition in Melton's corner of Southwest Michigan.RegulationsFMCSA pins 'CDL mills' problem on self-certification: Are owner-ops to blame?Business10,000 CDL drivers out-of-service for ELP: Where's the rates bump?RegulationsTrump orders change to marijuana regs: What truckers need to knowFeatured SponsorGarmin Dash Cams - Powerful & Discreet - Capture every detail with Garmin Clarity HDR optics, premium HD, and wide 140 degree view.
