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UPDATE: OOIDA Call to Action – Washington members
Dear Member, An ill-advised bill nearing passage at the Washington State Legislature is a direct attack on independent contractor status. It is important that you contact your state Senator now and ask them to vote “NO” on this bill.
02.24.12

OOIDA Call to Action - Minnesota Members
Dear Member,Your voice is needed at the Minnesota statehouse to address an effort to do away with indemnification clauses in motor carrier transportation contracts.
02.13.12

UPDATE: OOIDA Call to Action – Washington members
Dear Member, The Washington state House could vote as early as Monday on an ill-advised bill that is a direct attack on independent contractor status. The bill would mandate that drayage truck operators, as well as any owner-operator going onto the ports of Seattle and Tacoma, be employees.
02.10.12

OOIDA Call to Action - Nevada Members
Dear OOIDA Member, You have an opportunity to provide input regarding freight movement in your state. The Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada is interested in improving freight mobility and they want to hear from you!
02.10.12

OOIDA Call to Action – New Jersey members
Dear Member, Votes could come soon in both chambers of the New Jersey Legislature on an ill-advised effort that is a direct attack on independent contractors. You are encouraged to contact your state lawmakers about this issue.
02.10.12

UPDATE: OOIDA Call to Action - Idaho Members
Dear Member, Discussion on a bill to do away with split speed limits on Idaho interstates has been moved to next week.
02.10.12

UPDATE: OOIDA Call to Action - Idaho members
Dear Member, A push to do away with split speed limits on Idaho’s interstate highways has hit a snag, but the effort to improve safety remains alive.
02.06.12

OOIDA Call to Action – North Carolina members
Dear Member, The North Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking public comment on proposed improvements to Interstate 95 that could include using tolls to pay for it.
02.01.12

OOIDA Call to Action – Washington members
Dear Member, The Washington state House could soon vote on an ill-advised bill that is a direct attack on independent contractor status. The bill would deem drayage truck operators, as well as any owner-operator going onto the ports of Seattle and Tacoma, to be employees.
02.01.12

OOIDA National CALL-TO-ACTION
Dear Member: Today, your representatives in Washington will likely be visited by folks participating in the “Stand Up for Trucking” fly-in – a lobbying effort that says it is all about promoting trucking as part of the next highway bill.  Unfortunately, this fly-in has no room for small business truckers like yourself because it is really all about pushing Congress to do one thing: include a truck size and weight increase in the next highway bill.
02.01.12