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].ProductsOil intervals extended across industry thanks to new categoriesThe trucking industry’s transition to a new generation of engine oils, which began last December, has gone smoothly, say top engineers for Shell Rotella. All major North American engine makers are recommending use of the new lubricants, dubbed CK-4 and FA-4 oils, for their equipment, says Dan Arcy, OEM Technical Manager for Shell Rotella. The […]October 12, 2017TrucksShell Rotella: Modern oils extend drain intervals, now recommended by all engine makersAll major North American engine makers are now recommending use of new-generation lubricants, dubbed CK-4 and FA-4 oils, for their new equipment, says Dan Arcy, OEM Technical Manager for Shell Rotella. The oils have also prompted all North American engine makers to extend recommended drain intervals. What’s more, all but two heavy-duty diesel engine makers […]September 21, 2017TrucksNavistar sees quarterly profits for second time in 5 years, gains $37M in 2017 3QNavistar International Corp., the parent company of International Trucks, reported Wednesday a net income of $37 million for the third quarter of the 2017 fiscal year, which ended July 31. The quarter was only the second time since 2012 that Navistar reported a quarterly profit, with losses stemming from warranty repairs of its defunct MaxxForce […]September 7, 2017VocationalNavistar to pay $31M in MaxxForce engine lawsuitTruck and engine maker Navistar, parent company of International Trucks, has been ordered by a Tennessee jury to pay trucking company Milan Supply Chain Solutions $30.8 million in damages related to alleged defects of Navistar’s MaxxForce engine line. The jury concluded Navistar violated consumer protection laws by selling its MaxxForce engines without proper testing. Navistar […]August 15, 2017TrucksWalmart’s new fees penalize shippers, carriers for untimely deliveriesWalmart has instituted new shipping and delivery policies that could strap carriers with extra fees for deliveries that are late, mispackaged or delivered earlier than the scheduled delivery time. The new policy, dubbed “On-Time, In-Full,” could score the company an extra $1 billion in revenue, according to an article from Bloomberg. The extra revenue isn’t […]August 2, 2017TrucksSupreme Court eliminates last roadblock to ELDsThe Supreme Court on Monday delivered a death blow to the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association’s legal challenge to the U.S. DOT’s electronic logging device mandate. With the high court’s rejection, the lawsuit will go no further. Though there are efforts underway to engage Congress on the issue, spearheaded in part by OOIDA, the issue is […]June 19, 2017TrucksCourt docs show EPA considering changes to looming tractor-trailer emissions regsThe Environmental Protection Agency hinted in a court document filed in late April that it may alter or delay fast-approaching emissions regulations scheduled to apply to model-year 2018 trailers. The so-called Phase 2 emissions regulations, published last year, call on truck, engine and trailer makers to make significant gains in boosting the fuel economy of […]May 12, 2017TrucksTSA warns fleets, drivers that terrorists could target trucks for hijacking and ‘ramming attacks’The Transportation Security Administration has issued an internal report warning of the potential for terrorists to use trucks as weapons to conduct attacks. TSA also released a list of countermeasures, mostly involving awareness of surroundings and reporting suspicious activity, that truck owners and operators should heed to help prevent such attacks from occurring. Though none […]May 7, 2017TrucksRates in and out of Atlanta likely won’t be affected by I-85 closureDespite Atlanta being one of the top cities for inbound and outbound freight in the U.S., the closure of Interstate 85 just north of the city will likely not affect rates in lanes to and from Atlanta, says DAT Marketing Director Ken Harper. “I-85 is not a major truck lane through Atlanta,” says Harper. “The […]April 5, 2017VocationalInternational DuraStar, WorkStar get new Cummins engine optionInternational announced March 2 it now offers a fourth engine option for its DuraStar and WorkStar lineup of vocational trucks — the 9-liter Cummins ISL9. The engine is now available for order in both trucks, joining the Cummins ISB6.7 and Navistar’s proprietary N9 and N10 as the engine choices for the two work truck models. […]March 2, 2016Previous PagePage 4 of 5Next PageTop StoriesPickup TrucksFord Reduces Production of No.1 Selling Electric PickupFord expects continued growth in global EV sales in 2024, though less than previously anticipated.VansRam confirms its first EV will be ProMaster commercial vanPickup TrucksNew electric pickup concept debuts at CESTrucksGM, Autocar ink deal for hydrogen fuel cell HD trucksTrucksWhat’s New in 2024 for Chevy's Silverado 1500 Pickup?