James Jaillet

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James 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
Teamsters, safety groups to Congress: Don’t touch hours of service
Two key trucking items likely to see action in the appropriations process include a fix to the hours of service legislative screw-up from Congress’ 2016 DOT appropriations law and the revival of the so-called “federal authority” provisions floated in recent transportation-related bills.
April 18, 2016
Will Congress try a third take on language to clarify its 2014 intentions regarding the 34-hour restart?
Business
Who’s OOIDA given to so far this election season?
Data pulled for the period between Jan. 1, 2015, and March 31, 2016, shows no contributions to presidential candidates. It does show broad support for candidates with a record of backing policies also supported by OOIDA.
April 15, 2016
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Business
Rates report mixed for March as flatbed, van see small gains, reefer dips
Following big drops in February, per-mile rate averages paid to carriers saw little in the way of a rebound in March, with van and flatbed posting small gains and reefer rates declining further from February’s dip.
April 15, 2016
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Business
Spot market swings against owner-operators as loads dip, trucks climb
The number of available loads posted on the spot market, per Truckstop.com data, fell in the week, while the number of available trucks climbed. The combination pushed the index down to a reading of 13, signaling favorability for brokers in spot market negotiations.
April 12, 2016
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Trucking groups fire back at FMCSA over carrier rating rule, say it circumvents Congressional intent
An ad-hoc coalition of trucking organizations issued a letter Monday, April 11, to Acting FMCSA Administrator Scott Darling disputing comments made by FMCSA’s Joe DeLorenzo last week. The groups reiterate their argument that the rule violates federal law, despite FMCSA’s claims otherwise.
April 12, 2016
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Business
Swell of owner-operator bankruptcies on the horizon?
“The market has had the luxury of operating with decreasing fuel prices. That has now changed and if prices rise quickly it could have a big impact on cash flow, especially for the smaller carriers.”
April 11, 2016
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Business
Market will likely require owner-operators to adhere to new food safety standards despite exemption
Most, if not all, owner-operators will be exempt from the FDA’s new sanitation rules for food haulers, but shippers and brokers likely won’t hire carriers who aren’t in compliance with the new rule.
April 8, 2016
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Safety Fitness rule not a violation of FAST Act, FMCSA says in media briefing touting rule’s benefits
Joe DeLorenzo, head of enforcement and compliance for FMCSA, spoke briefly in a conference call with trucking industry media Thursday, April 7, touting both the rule’s ability to expand the agency’s ability to target unsafe carriers and addressing concerns about the rule’s relationship to the December-enacted FAST Act highway bill.
April 7, 2016
The Safety Fitness rule would change the way FMCSA determines carriers’ fitness to operate, leaning more heavily on roadside inspection data.
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April 6, 2016
Overdrive Extra
Rearview: Peterbilt ads through the years
From the long needle-nose models of the ’60s to the cabovers of the ’70s and ’80s, the 20-year reign of the iconic Model 379 and today’s modern aerodynamic tractor stylings, Peterbilt tractors have graced the back cover of Overdrive for nearly 40 years. Here’s a look at some of the truck maker’s Overdrive ads through the decades.
April 6, 2016
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Indiana-headquartered owner-operator John Penn is making a name for himself amongst his peers for a drive to excel in fuel efficiency and management of customer relationships for steady business. Penn is the October Trucker of the Month, putting him in the running for Overdrive's 2025 Trucker of the Year award.
Trucker of the Year
Trucker of the Month John Penn reaps 10-mpg-plus rewards of two decades learning, growing
Though owner-operator Penn might chalk his success up to dumb luck, his story's clear evidence of smart preparation before he ever bought a truck "trying to learn every facet of the industry," in his words. Today, he's a standout for efficiency above 10 mpg, even in a multistop operation hauling furniture LTL.
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'A Touch of Class': Greg Kiser Trucking's custom '08 Pete makes old-school style new
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Get your 2025 Highway Report Card: Worst roads, state DOTs, parking deserts
Overdrive Small Fleet Champ for 2025 in the 3-10 Truck Division, Wes Oberman of Oberman Logistics, is among a growing number of owners utilizing telematics-data enagement in tandem with his leased owner-operators to help keep the record clean and costs in line.
Business
ELD-data engagement: Your insurance premiums could depend on it
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