James JailletJames 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].NewsE-logs must be in place by Dec. 2017; rule published last weekA federal rule to require truck operators to use electronic logging devices to keep records of duty status will be published in the Federal Register Dec. 11.December 10, 2015NewsCoercion: How it’s defined and what the penalties areThe FMCSA finished work last month on a mandated rulemaking that makes it illegal for shippers, carriers and brokers to threaten drivers with “economic harm."December 9, 2015Jobs2,300 trucking jobs added last monthThe for-hire trucking industry in November added 2,300 jobs on a seasonally adjusted basis, according to the Department of Labor’s monthly employment report, released Dec. 4.December 7, 2015NewsTranspo bill with regulations changes awaits Obama’s signatureThe U.S. Senate passed the five-year, $305 billion FAST Act surface transportation funding bill, which only lacks President Obama’s signature to be enacted.December 4, 2015NewsSee what’s in and what’s out of 1,300-page transpo billThe final version of a long-term highway bill produced this week has a number of changes in trucking regulations.December 3, 2015NewsYet another short-term highway $ extension OK’dThe Senate passed Thursday Nov. 19 a two-week highway funding extension that ensures the country’s roads and bridge account won’t run dry.November 21, 2015NewsInsurers to Walmart: We’re not paying Morgan crash settlementsWalmart’s private fleet has sued insurance companies for refusing to pay the retail giant’s settlements with victims of a crash that injured comedian Tracy Morgan.November 20, 2015NewsSenate axes 33-foot twin trailer in DOT $ bill; ATA respondsThe Senate added an amendment Wednesday morning to its 2016 DOT appropriations bill that keeps in place the 28-foot maximum length of double trailers.November 19, 2015NewsWhite House OK’s e-log rule; expect publication soonA rule to require truck operators to use electronic logging devices to keep records of duty status has cleared the White House Office of Management and Budget.November 18, 2015HomeRegulatory update: Driver coercion rule comes MondayA rule that would impose stiff penalties on those who attempt to pressure drivers to operate beyond federal safety rules has been cleared by the White House.November 16, 2015Previous PagePage 5 of 18Next PageTop StoriesHomeI-95 in Connecticut reopens following 3-vehicle collision and tanker fire"I am impressed by these efforts and thankful for the dedication, skill, and labor of everyone who has been involved.”HomeReplacement of Francis Scott Key bridge could be done by Fall 2028NewsJ.B. Hunt honors 54 drivers who have driven two million miles or moreHomeBody of trucker missing since Nov. found; no foul play suspectedFeatured SponsorDezl Trucking Headsets 100/200 Series - Life on the road never sounded so good