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Tag: James Jaillet
Overdrive Radio
2018 âcoulda planned betterâ: Counting down the top 10 Overdrive Radio podcasts of the year
Take a review run back through some of those most memorable moments from the top 10 most-listened-to episodes of the year, from details of owner-op Mark Kirbysonâs skepticism of any wisdom present in the oft-repeated âshoulda planned betterâ to more than two podcasts dedicated to recognizing the many best-avoided games brokers play in contracts ⌠and much more besides.
December 31, 2018
Overdrive Radio
Hurricane relief hauling with Fla. owner-op Tim Philmon; and a look at ATAâs fed/state agenda
In the latest Overdrive Radio podcast, take a run through Hurricane Michael relief efforts with the front-line FEMA shuttle relief operation Florida-based independent Tim Philmon contracted to in its wake. Also: James Jaillet offers insight into what to expect from ATAâs regs/legislative agenda going forward. Itâs not all bad news, ultimately.
November 1, 2018
Overdrive Radio
Will FMCSA Administrator Ray Martinez thread the needle toward hours change?
Colleagues James Jaillet and Davis Hollis joined me for this special edition Overdrive Radio podcast about their interview of FMCSA Administrator Ray Martinez at MATS. Full audio of that interview is included, with further thoughts on hours-change potential in light of recent Congressional moves to grease the skids for it, so to speak, on tap for withdrawal, according to aides. âŚ
April 26, 2018
Equipment
Low-viscosity oils to be integral in meeting next emissions, mileage targets
Follow news editor James Jaillet on Twitter for live updates from Shell Rotellaâs tech center in Germany, later in the week including action from a Class 8 truck-racing series.
August 28, 2013
Voices
More than an office: Other novel uses for shipping containers
Readers offer different ideas for ways to repurpose intermodal shipping containers in building projects.
December 12, 2012
Business
Pulse
In our March 2010 issue, we reported on the impending Comprehensive Safety Analysis 2010. The feds were trying to work out the bugs in nine test states, after starting with Colorado in 2008.
July 3, 2012
Business
Irregular ratings: CSA snafus
Accident blame, violation weighting and regional differences continue to plague CSA. No fix appears to be on the horizon.
July 2, 2012
Channel 19
Vegas trucking tweets and Music City peeps
The Great West Truck Show gets going today out in Las Vegas, running through Saturday with vendor exhibits, the Custom Rigs Pride & Polish competition, CCJâs Fleet Executive Conference (under way as of yesterday â some news here from the first panel on challenges and opportunities trucking the rarefied California environment of late) and more. Follow Overdriveâs Twitter feed @OverdriveUpdate â [âŚ]
June 14, 2012
Business
Beyond Anti-Idling
Save thousands of dollars a year on fuel by careful use of your right foot â and your head. Donât ignore driving habits and other strategies to supplement the benefits of minimal idling.
May 1, 2012
Overdrive Extra
Looking good, Michelin man
We didnât realize the Michelin mascot was such an avid consumer of owner-operator news and views before this photo was sent in. In any case, kudos for reading, MM. But too bad he didnât get to pick up the latest, April edition, just out and available in a digital edition via http://dmtmag.com/current/overdrive. Thereâs a great [âŚ]
March 31, 2012
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