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].

In the chaotic freight market, shippers and carriers turn to short-term contracts

With spot markets rates recently surging, shippers and carriers have turned to short-term contracts to weather the uncertainty of the market. Details on CCJ.

September 3, 2020

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Court weighs whether carriers can continue to work with owner-operators in California

A federal appeals court on Tuesday heard arguments from the California Trucking Association, the state and the Teamsters in the case against Calif.'s A.B. 5 law.

September 2, 2020

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With expanded authority, FMCSA ramps up offsite compliance reviews of motor carriers

As part of the COVID-19 emergency declaration, the FMCSA in increasing the number of offsite compliance reviews of motor carriers’ records and safety practices.

August 25, 2020

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The market swings: Carriers on top in rate negotiations as shippers scramble to nab capacity

Spot freight is soaring, and the supply chain is in disarray -- giving carriers the upper hand in rates negotiations just three months after the bottom fell out.

August 21, 2020

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Unsurprisingly, virus and freight downturn ate into largest carriers’ revenues and profits in 2020’s first half

Some carriers reported down revenues and profits for the first half of 2020 due to coronavirus pandemic, freight volumes, and trucking rates. Details on CCJ.

August 6, 2020

In Prime’s $28M settlement with drivers and trainees, lessons for other fleets to ward off lawsuits

As Prime, Inc. announces reaching a settlement with former and current truck drivers, tips on policies to steer clear of to protect your fleet from lawsuits.

July 28, 2020

Freight volumes hold, albeit in an upheaval, as carriers and shippers enter contract season

As carriers and shippers enter normal contract negotiation season, contract rates aren't really budging despite climbing spot rates. Learn more here on CCJ.

July 24, 2020

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After losing Supreme Court ruling, Prime offers $28M to settle lawsuits with drivers

Prime seeks to settle two class-action lawsuits with former and current truck drivers and owner-operators. Read CCJ to learn more about the proposed settlement.

July 22, 2020

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With driver drug testing facilities struggling to stay afloat, DOT considers enforcement leniency

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is considering some leniency to carriers regarding driver drug testing.

July 8, 2020

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Per-mile spot rates jumped and trucking added 8,100 jobs in June’s economic uptick

Though the surge in coronavirus cases entering July threatens to stall the recent recovery momentum of the U.S. economy, data points in so far for June relative to trucking show strength.

July 2, 2020

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USA Truck was acquired by DB Schenker in June 2022 for approximately $435 million, and DB Schenker was subsequently acquired by DSV in April 2025. Prior to its own acquisition, DB Schenker had been shopping USA Truck, and DSV decided to divest the asset almost immediately.

'Welcome home': USA Truck acquired by former, current leadership team

Marking a "homecoming" for the 42-year-old carrier, USA Truck is officially back under Arkansas ownership.

Dart will retain use of its name and says that the transaction will not affect day-to-day operations.

Dart Transit acquired by private equity firm

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Venture Transport adds team drivers to dedicated business

The Postal Service moves 55,000 loads by truck every day – nearly 2 billion miles per year.

USPS to remove unvetted non-domiciled drivers from trucking fleet

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Tesla releases video of its electric Semi and its companion Megacharger