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.Pride & PolishPride & Polish championship preview: Builders Class Bobtail finalistsA look at the three highly customized bobtails competing in the Builders Class Bobtail category at this year’s Pride & Polish National Championship.August 16, 2016Electronic Logging DevicesOOIDA in latest legal filing: ELD mandate too costly, too intrusiveOOIDA again argues in its latest brief the rule violates truckers’ 4th Amendment protections against illegal search and seizures and does not meet Congress’ requirements for the rule. The group also argues the mandate still opens the door for truckers to be harassed by their employers via the devices and does not stand up to a cost benefit analysis.August 16, 2016BusinessProposed federal rule to govern truck speeds to be published soonA proposed federal rule to require the use of speed limiters on heavy-duty trucks has cleared its final hurdle in the regulatory process and will likely be published in the coming weeks. The rule will set a speed limit for on-highway trucks.August 15, 2016Pride & PolishPride & Polish championship preview: Limited-Mileage Combo finalistsA look at the four rigs vying for the Overdrive’s Pride & Polish National Championship in the Limited-Mileage Combo category.August 11, 2016BusinessRepublican, Democratic platforms mum on trucking but for infrastructure investment plansThe two major political parties in the U.S. said very little about trucking in their official 2016 platforms. The two also offer different paths forward for the country’s transportation infrastructure. Details here…August 11, 2016Overdrive ExtraOwner-operator Dan Heister on the right loads, tolerating ‘trucking’s BS’ and the importance of savings accountsWhile others are sitting, Heister’s rolling. And his strategy pays him well: He’s brought home more than $100,000 in annual net income several times since the recession, and he topped $90,000 last year.August 9, 2016Pride & PolishPride & Polish championship preview: Limited-Mileage Bobtail finalistsA look at the four rigs vying for the Overdrive’s Pride & Polish National Championship in the Limited-Mileage Bobtailcategory.August 8, 2016BusinessSelf-driving Tesla that hit truck, killed driver was speeding at time of crash, NTSB reportsThe Tesla hit a tractor-trailer that was crossing the road in front of the car. The Tesla was in its autonomous Autopilot mode, and the car maker said the white trailer disappeared into the bright sky behind it, causing the system to not detect the large vehicle in front of it.August 5, 2016BusinessTrucker gets nearly $200k from carrier in refusal to drive firingA truck operator for tank hauling carrier Neier, Inc. has been awarded nearly $200,000 in back pay, punitive and compensatory damages and attorney’s fees after Neier fired him for refusing to accept a load the trucker said would have put him in violation of federal hours of service limits.August 4, 2016Overdrive ExtraRearview: Overdrive takes on the TeamstersFrom the early 1960s to the early ’80s, rarely did an issue of Overdrive leave the printer without one or more articles accusing the powerful International Brotherhood of Teamsters of widespread corruption, misuse of truckers’ dues and violent bullying tactics aimed at its detractors.August 3, 2016Previous PagePage 66 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 SponsorHot Shot's Secret - EDT+ Winter Defense - Your 7-in-1 Anti-Gel Fuel Boost - Make every fill-up premium!
