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.HomeSuicide by truck, Part 4This is the fourth and final installment in the “Suicide by truck” series, examining the largely undocumented incidents of pedestrians and four-wheelers who choose speeding trucks as an instrument of suicide. It also looks at how these suicides and suicide attempts affect innocent truckers, many of whom struggle with guilt or horrific memories. Click here to […]August 13, 2015BusinessQ&A with John Anderson: Country star talks upcoming GATS concert, ties of trucking and country music“I’ve always felt like myself and the band — we always felt like we were somewhat kin to the truckers. Trucking and country music have always gone hand in hand in my opinion.” — That and more from Overdrive’s interview.August 12, 2015Pride & PolishPride & Polish National Championship preview: Limited-Mileage Combo finalistsHere are the five Limited-Mileage Bobtail finalists, continuing coverage of the 20 Pride & Polish National Championship finalists. The 2014-2015 season culminates this month at the Great American Trucking Show.August 12, 2015HomeSuicide by truck: Part 3This is the third installment in the “Suicide by truck” series, examining the largely undocumented incidents of pedestrians and four-wheelers who choose speeding trucks as an instrument of suicide. It also looks at how these suicides and suicide attempts affect innocent truckers, many of whom struggle with guilt or horrific memories. Click here to see other […]August 12, 2015HomeSuicide by truck: Part 2This is the second installment in the “Suicide by truck” series, examining the largely undocumented incidents of pedestrians and four-wheelers who choose speeding trucks as an instrument of suicide. It also looks at how these suicides and suicide attempts affect innocent truckers, many of whom struggle with guilt or horrific memories. Click here to see other […]August 11, 2015Hours of ServiceTired trucker to blame in Tracy Morgan crash, NTSB saysThe trucker at the center of the high-profile 2014 truck crash involving actor Tracy Morgan was awake for more than 28 of the 33 hours preceding the crash, the NTSB said.August 11, 2015Custom RigsSmall fleet owner Allen Boles’ team wins third straight ChampTruck race weekendTen-truck fleet owner and operator Allen Boles again won the points-earning race at this weekend’s Meritor ChampTruck World Series truck racing event held at the Virginia International Raceway, marking his second victory in a row and the third straight for his Jupiter Motorsports team.August 10, 2015HomeSuicide by truck: Part 1This is the first installment in the “Suicide by truck” series, examining the largely undocumented incidents of pedestrians and four-wheelers who choose speeding trucks as an instrument of suicide. It also looks at how these suicides and suicide attempts affect innocent truckers, many of whom struggle with guilt or horrific memories. Click here to see more […]August 10, 2015BusinessEEOC orders Celadon to pay former driver applicants $200k in disability discrimination caseCeladon violated federal law by subjecting applicants to medical exams before offering them a job, the EEOC said in its charges against the carrier, as applicants are protected from such screenings by the Americans with Disabilities Act. The medical exams were also inconsistent with DOT protocol.August 7, 2015BusinessTrucking industry gains another 2,800 jobs in July, nears nine-year employment highThis is the second month in a row that for-hire trucking employment hit a more than eight-year high, with last month topping January 2007’s employment total for the first time since.August 7, 2015Previous PagePage 91 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 SponsorH3 Sport Gear - Show your personality with quality, licensed, and custom headwear, socks, tees, blankets, bags, and more.
