OOIDA HQ Momentum Builds for Truck Parking, Road Safety Legislation with Senator Casey’s Support January 29, 2024 The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) today applauded U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) for his cosponsoring the Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act. The bipartisan, bicameral legislation would dedicate $755 million to increase safe parking for commercial trucks, significantly increasing roadway safety. Continue Reading
OOIDA HQ OOIDA Applauds Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Reverse 1938 Law Denying Truckers Overtime Pay November 9, 2023 The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) today announced its strong support for the bipartisan Guaranteeing Overtime for Truckers Act (GOT Truckers Act), legislation introduced by U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-CA) and U.S. Representative Jeff Van Drew (R-NJ) to ensure truckers receive overtime pay just like nearly every other segment of… Continue Reading
OOIDA HQ Truckers for Troops® 17th annual campaign begins during Veterans Day week November 2, 2023 The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association is getting ready to launch its annual Truckers for Troops® campaign from Nov. 6-19, 2023, beginning the same week as Veterans Day. This annual drive focuses on supporting U.S. troops overseas and veterans back home. Continue Reading
OOIDA HQ OOIDA: Misguided Speed Limiter Regulation Will Cost Innocent Lives September 25, 2023 The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) today released the below statement in response to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) announced intention to mandate that commercial trucks have speed limiting devices set to 68 miles-per-hour (MPH). Continue Reading
OOIDA HQ Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association Enhances Support for Veterans Through Volunteer Efforts and 17th Annual Truckers for Troops® Campaign August 25, 2023 The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) continues to amplify its commitment to the veteran community, both through its traditional Truckers for Troops® campaign and additional volunteer initiatives. Continue Reading
OOIDA HQ OOIDA Backs Senate Bill to Prevent Dangerous FMCSA Mandate August 2, 2023 The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) today announced its strong support for the Deregulating Restrictions on Interstate Vehicles and Eighteen-Wheelers (DRIVE) Act (S. 2671). Continue Reading
OOIDA HQ Want to become an owner-operator? July 10, 2023 The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association has noticed that for a variety of reasons, many small trucking businesses tend to fail within the first year of operating. Continue Reading
OOIDA HQ OOIDA Announces 2023 Scholarship Recipients June 15, 2023 The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association announced the recipients of this year’s Mary Johnston Scholarship. Since 1998, the fund has awarded approximately $400,000 to students who are the children, grandchildren or legal dependents of OOIDA members. Continue Reading
OOIDA HQ OOIDA Applauds Bipartisan Bill to Allow Truckers Access to Restroom Facilities June 6, 2023 The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) today announced its strong support for bipartisan legislation introduced by U.S. Representatives Troy Nehls (R-TX) and Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) to ensure that truckers have access to restroom facilities when they are picking up or delivering cargo. Continue Reading
OOIDA HQ Bipartisan Truck Parking Bill Passes House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee May 23, 2023 The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association, which has worked for years to address the national truck parking shortage, applauded the advancement of H.R. 2367, the Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act, through the U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. Continue Reading

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