James Jaillet, CCJ executive editor

James Jaillet is 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. Reach him at [email protected].

Fleets pushing oil drain intervals with Petro-Canada’s updated Duron lineup

The CK-4 and FA-4 offer better protection against sheering and oxidation compared to their predecessor, which help lead to the extended oil drain intervals.

July 15, 2019

Calif. legislature pressing ahead with bill to make ‘Dynamex’ IC decision state law

The legislation would, in effect, bar companies from hiring independent contractors to perform tasks that are part of the business’ core function. For trucking, this means motor carriers would be blocked from leasing with owner-operators as independent contractors — a prevalent model within the industry.

July 9, 2019

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DOT bumps projected hours of service proposal date to late July

FMCSA's hours of service proposal is still under review by the White House's OMB, causing delay in the publication date. More details here on CCJ.

June 28, 2019

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House clears bill with riders on hours of service, CSA intact

The bill would prevent the U.S. DOT from eliminating the 30-minute break requirement from current hours of service regulations. More details on CCJ.

June 26, 2019

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CSA scores would be made public again under House bill rider

Under the 2020 Department of Transportation funding bill, the FMCSA would be required to make carriers' CSA scores available publically. Details on CCJ.

June 6, 2019

California high school program puts students in the driver’s seat

The Patterson truck driving program uses ATS driving simulators and a J.J. Keller textbook set to lay the groundwork for earning a CDL and starting a career.

June 4, 2019

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Amazon shoulders its way into truckload brokerage space

Analysts say Amazon's goal is to build a network of small carriers to make it harder for competitors to find the capacity they need to deliver. More here.

May 30, 2019

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Lawmakers could intrude into hours of service reforms

A working version of the annual funding bill would bar the DOT from eliminating the 30-minute break requirement of current hours regs. More details on CCJ.

May 29, 2019

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In layoff notices, Falcon says it was trying to raise capital before sudden closure

Falcon drivers have filed a class action lawsuit against the company for its failure to provide them with a 60-day notice before the mass layoff. Details here.

May 10, 2019

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Fleets must maintain drug testing regimen despite changing marijuana landscape

Truck drivers must test negative for marijuana during pre-employment, random and post accident drug tests despite the changing legality of marijuana use.

May 9, 2019

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The VNL hotel: Volvo's largest sleeper big on comfort and functionality

CCJ Editor Jason Cannon recently spent the night in the bunk of a VNL 860 ahead of a test drive through the Carolinas.

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Roadrunner deploys AI to eliminate excuses, slash missed picks

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CARB suing truck manufacturers, allege group breached emissions deal

Trucking market recovery will be driven by 'necessary evil,' ATA's economist says

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ATA: Driver shortage about quality, not quantity