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.Overdrive Extra‘People are desperate’: Fraudsters target vulnerable truckers with COVID scamsOwner-operators and small fleets exploited by fraudulent hackers using the fear, uncertainty and confusion surrounding COVID-19. Stay informed with Overdrive.April 13, 2020VoicesOwner-operators hold tough, some scrape by, as coronavirus stall saps revenues and loadsAs the coronavirus continues impacting the trucking industry, hear from owner-operators and small fleets about how they're weathering the storm on Overdrive.April 9, 2020Overdrive ExtraMore federal aid options for owner-operators, and a full-month’s view of spot rates with coronavirus spreadingSpot rates climbed in March. But for those struggling, a look at other federal aid options available under recent COVID-19 relief bills. Details on Overdrive.April 1, 2020Business‘Haves and have-nots’: While many truckers rush to handle spot boom, coronavirus begins to freeze most freight sectorsThough van and reefer are holding their own on the spot market, the economy, and with it freight, is forecast to free fall. Details on Overdrive.March 26, 2020BusinessAs coronavirus grips economy, lenders offer some forgiveness for missed truck paymentsSome lenders are offering owner-operators and small fleets temporary relief from monthly truck payments as COVID-19's impact ripples through the industry.March 20, 2020BusinessFrom a 200-truck line at Costco to loads ‘screeching to a halt,’ COVID-19 envelops the economy, truckingThe impacts of the coronavirus are heavily affecting the trucking economy and day-to-day lives of truck drivers. Discover the latest impacts on Overdrive.March 17, 2020HomeCOVID-19: How owner-operators are affected by coronavirus outbreakMarch 17, 2020BusinessFor 2020 election, Trump remains the favorite among trucking political donors and Overdrive readersIn a recent Overdrive poll, 79% of readers said they would vote for current President Trump if the election were held today. Read more here on Overdrive.March 10, 2020Hours of ServiceHours of service reforms head to White House OMB for final approvalIn efforts to overhaul hours of service regulations, the final ruling has been sent to the White House’s Office of Management and Budget for approval.March 3, 2020BusinessDrivers who fail a drug test could go months before getting noticed in FMCSA databaseTruck drivers who have failed the drug test could remain behind the wheel for months if the FMCSA CDL Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse database goes unchecked.February 24, 2020Previous PagePage 7 of 190Next PageTop StoriesRegulationsTrump regs agenda updates timelines for broker transparency, emergency braking, other rulesThe Spring 2025 Unified Agenda of Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions was released Thursday and offers an update on timing for a number of rulemakings in the works at DOT and other federal departments.Custom RigsTennessee-based small fleet car-hauler's 'Patriot' 2020 Peterbilt 389LifeCustom Kenworth W900, $50K sweeten the pot in annual Pilot Road Warrior contestRegulationsWhy state police are letting drivers placed OOS for English violations go freeFeatured SponsorJBL Live Beam 3 - True wireless noise-cancelling earbuds with stick-closed design and Smart Charging Case™
