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.Trucker Talent SearchTennessee-based trucker Jason Lee Wilson wins 2016 Overdrive-Red Eye Radio’s Trucker Talent Search with ‘Truck Stop Betty’East Tennessee-based truck driver Jason Lee Wilson was named the winner of the 2016 Overdrive-Red Eye Radio’s Trucker Talent Search today at the Great American Trucking Show. He competed against two other finalists, Keith Snyder and Will Perry, in a sing-off style competition at GATS, where a panel of four judges determined the ’16 winner.August 26, 2016BusinessDOT proposes rule to govern truck speedsThe U.S. Department of Transportation Aug. 26 released a proposed rule that would require trucks weighing more than 26,000 pounds to be equipped with speed limiting devices.August 26, 2016Custom RigsCustom Kenworth ‘Project TOC’ the newest showstopping build from Texas ChromeShowstopping custom Kenworth buildAugust 26, 2016BusinessLoadExpress bringing owner-operator focused freight matching platform to spot marketLoadExpress introduced Aug. 25 a new automated freight-matching platform for the trucking industry. The platform aims to automatically connect shippers and owner-operators in an “end-to-end” system, says LoadExpress V.P. Ken Liu, meaning owner-operators would deal directly with shippers throughout the entirety of the the job.August 25, 2016BusinessOne20 launches as ‘membership’ for truckers for on-road discounts and more, releases trucker-focused tabletA band of trucking industry vets from major trucking tech players launched Aug. 24 a new company, One20, which aims to provide truck operators discounts on products at truck stops, offer truck-specific navigation, aid in finding truck parking and more. The company also developed a trucker-focused tablet.August 25, 2016BusinessRecommendations would force at-risk truckers into sleep apnea screening/treatmentFMCSA’s Medical Review Board’s preliminary recommendations, not yet final, would encourage requiring a trucker to be screened for sleep apnea if he or she: (1) has a body mass index of 40 or greater, or (2) has a body mass index of 33 or greater and meets other criteria.August 23, 2016BusinessOmnitracs adds video option to in-cab systemOmnitracs last week unveiled a new in-cab video system that records driver-facing and road-facing video during “critical events,” such as hard braking, hard stops, loss of stability control, close following distance and more.August 23, 2016Pride & PolishLast call: Vote now for year’s top show truck in Truckers’ Choice contestThere’s just over 24 hours left to vote in this year’s Truckers’ Choice Pride & Polish contest, in which Overdrive readers select one of the Pride & Polish National Championships crowned at the Great American Trucking Show next week. See all of the competitors and cast your vote at this link.August 18, 2016Overdrive ExtraA look at truckers’ highway tax bill from 2014The trucking industry in 2014 raked in $726.4 billion in freight revenue, according to a recent report from ATA. Here’s how much of that went to highway use taxes.August 17, 2016BusinessTrucking industry groups say they’re concerned about costs of new emissions rule, but support goals“Forcing a standard that can lead to problems with reliability and maintenance ultimately has no benefits to the environment if no one wants to buy the product,” one trucking industry group said.August 17, 2016Previous PagePage 65 of 190Next PageTop StoriesCustom RigsNorth Carolina lumber hauler's 1,000-hp 2000 Pete 379Owner Tim Diehl II's rig is retired from the highway, now used for show and occasionally for racing. The owner calls the 1,000-plus-horsepower unit his "big old play toy."Overdrive RadioRed Arrow Christmas convoy rolls strong over first three yearsRegulationsFMCSA 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?Featured SponsorH3 Sport Gear - Show your personality with quality, licensed, and custom headwear, socks, tees, blankets, bags, and more.
