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.BusinessDog days of rates: Per-mile rates dive in all three major truckload segments in AugustPer-mile spot market rates in the three major truckload segments continued their seasonal summer slide in August, with paid rates falling at least 6 cents from July in all three and posted rates sliding at least a dime, according to monthly rate data from Truckstop.com.September 9, 2015BusinessCongress could take action on CSA scores, hours of service, driver drug testing and more in fall sessionCongress could finish work to remove CSA percentile rankings from public view, continue the hours regs suspension, change driver drug testing, allow 18-year-old CDL holders to cross state lines, put in place a new FMCSA administrator and more this fall.September 8, 2015BusinessEmployment report: Trucking industry gained 700 jobs in AugustThis is the fifth consecutive month that for-hire trucking employment has added jobs, and the seventh time (out of eight months) in 2015, continuing a years-long trend of job gains in the industry.September 4, 2015BusinessSpeed limiter mandate: White House extends review period, pushing back publication dateThe OMB, which must stamp approval on rules prior to their publication, has added a note to the status of the so-dubbed Heavy Vehicle Speed Limiter rule that says “review extended,” a change made Sept. 1.September 3, 2015BusinessSocietal benefits of speed limiters outweigh trucker safety, Canadian court rules“The public benefits associated with improved highway safety exceed the detrimental effects on the truck drivers,” a Canadian judge wrote in the court’s majority opinion.September 3, 2015Pride & PolishBeauty shots of Pride & Polish champs and GATS Best of Show rigs (and a full winners list)All the winners from last week’s GATS Pride & Polish event, including those for engine, interior and more, along with off-site beauty shots of the show’s top rigs.September 2, 2015BusinessEPA, DOT extend public comment period on Phase 2 emissions regulations proposalFederal regulators have extended the public comment period for the recently proposed second phase of emissions regulations and fuel economy standards for heavy-duty trucks, pushing the last day to comment two weeks to Oct. 1, 2015. Here’s how to comment.September 1, 2015BusinessVolvo dismisses carrier’s claims in lawsuit over natural gas truck fireA Pennsylvania-based carrier filed a lawsuit last month against Volvo Trucks over alleged breach of warranty after one of the carrier’s year-model 2014 compressed natural gas-powered tractors caught fire. Volvo says the claims lack merit.September 1, 2015BusinessVideos: Trucker Talent Search finalists put it all on the line with original songs at Dallas-held finaleThe three finalists in the Overdrive-Red Eye Radio’s Trucker Talent Search poured their hearts into their music last week in the contest’s Dallas-held finale at the Great American Trucking Show. Here’s video of all three performances.August 31, 2015Custom RigsPride & Polish champs named: Lil’ Ray’s “Wicked,” Phil Miller’s livestock hauler, “Disorderly Conduct” year’s top rigsA year to the week after “Lil’” Ray Rodriguez introduced his underworld-themed 2015 Peterbilt 389 and Western stepdeck, the equipment hauler has been named the 2015 Overdrive’s Pride & Polish National Champion in the Limited-Mileage Combo category. Joining Rodriguez as 2015 champs were Phil Miller and his 2010 Pete 389 and Wilson livestock hauler, winning […]August 29, 2015Previous PagePage 88 of 190Next PageTop StoriesPride & PolishPride & Polish: Finalists square off Dec. 30 hereThree finalists in each of five categories -- Antique, Interior, Limited Mileage, Working Bobtail and Working Combo -- selected by Overdrive readers square off for the win Dec. 30 at 5 p.m. Eastern. Save the date, and find more about all the finalists in this story.Trucker of the YearKelsey, Penn, Shelly: Overdrive's 2025 Trucker of the Year finalistsCustom RigsNorth Carolina lumber hauler's 1,000-hp 2000 Pete 379Overdrive RadioRed Arrow Christmas convoy rolls strong over first three yearsFeatured SponsorJBL Live Beam 3 - Slim, sleek, and impossibly modern earbuds and Smart Charging Case - Audio Evolution You Can See and Hear
