2011
Truckers say final hours-of-service regulations won't improve highway safety 12.22.11
Truckers for Troops® raises thousands for care packages 12.20.11
Truckers tell Congress proposed hours-of-service regulations unjustified, burdensome 11.30.11
Truckers for Troops® program seeks cards and letters for care packages 11.16.11
U.S. small-business truckers concerned as first trucks roll across Mexico border 10.21.11
U.S. truckers, lawmakers stand in bipartisan opposition to cross-border trucking with Mexico 10.19.11
Court directs Minnesota State Patrol to stop violating truckers’ rights 09.22.11
Truckers support extending highway funding 08.31.11
Truckers triumph. EOBRs are O-U-T. 08.29.11
EPA's GHG rule ignores impact on small-business trucking companies 08.09.11
U.S. truckers commend congressmen for leadership in stopping border opening 07.06.11
U.S. truckers shocked by agreement with Mexico 07.06.11
New bill would put an end to bad brokers in the trucking industry 06.24.11
Kansas City Press Club recognizes work created by OOIDA media 06.13.11
Trucking Groups Call on NHTSA to Examine Truck Crashworthiness Standards 06.09.11
Truckers' association goes on federal record opposing Mexico cross-border program 05.19.11
Truckers welcome reintroduction of Jason's Law 05.11.11
OOIDA issues fuel cost principals to address high diesel 05.05.11
Another favorable ruling for OOIDA in C.R. England lawsuit 04.14.11
OOIDA Trucking Business Webinar Series Continues 04.14.11
Truckers: Opening border to Mexico is irresponsible 04.08.11
Truckers cheer passage of 1099 repeal 04.05.11
Truckers commend Congressman Paul Tonko for continued efforts for safe truck parking 04.05.11
Truckers say EOBR bill will not make highways safer 04.01.11
OOIDA welcomes new director of legislative affairs 03.16.11
Truckers Outraged: U.S. & Mexico trucking agreement 03.03.11
Truckers say detention legislation would improve productivity, safety 02.17.11
Historical ruling on truckers' Fourth Amendment rights 02.07.11
Truckers say EOBRs will not make highways safer 01.31.11
U.S. truckers react to DOT's Mexican trucking proposal 01.06.11
2010
Truckers: Speed limiters are unproven and unsafe 12.30.10
Trucking Hours of Service Rules 12.23.10
Truckers say port registries violate federal law 12.21.10
OOIDA members raise more than $71,000 for troops care packages 12.17.10
Truckers challenge EOBR regulation 10.22.10
Cards, letters sought for "Truckers for Troops" care packages 10.13.10
OOIDA gets a nod from PR association 10.12.10
Trucking Business Seminar Goes Online 10.07.10
Truckers say EOBRs will not improve highway safety 09.30.10
Ready for grant applications starting Sept. 7 09.03.10
Independent Truckers Say Obama Should Stand Up to Mexico's Tariffs 08.17.10
OOIDA Salutes Trucking Radio Icon 08.10.10
DOT official tells shippers to stop wasting truckers' time 07.01.10
OOIDA Announces 2010 Scholarship Recipients 07.01.10
Bad brokers' days are numbered with new bill 06.15.10
OOIDA makes donation to St. Christopher Fund 05.20.10
Independent truckers applaud NAFTA trucking letter 04.14.10
Truckers glad no tolling I-80 in Pennsylvania 04.06.10
Truckers ask for more co-sponsors to Jason's Law 03.16.10
Truckers insist U.S. trade rep defend American jobs 02.26.10
The U.S. must challenge Mexico's tariff bullying 02.23.10
OOIDA members can now earn "Restaurant Bucks" 02.17.10
Thousands Raised for "Truckers for Troops" 2009 02.04.10
Truckers want to curb distracted driving but procedure must be followed 01.26.10
Truckers thank governor for helping to reopen rest areas in Virginia 01.21.10
2009
OOIDA member provides help to Santa 12.10.09
Truckers for Troops - 2009 12.07.09
Truckers seek refunds from Minnesota 11.20.09
Tolling I-80 in Penn. would be a harmful bailout 11.02.09
Independent truckers support efforts on distracted driving 10.28.09
Hours of service on table again for truckers 10.27.09
GPS mandate would unfairly punish law-abiding truckers 10.15.09
Independent truckers fully support texting ban 10.05.09
Trucking Business Management Seminar 09.16.09
Truckers Amend Complaint Against Minnesota 09.11.09
Split speeds for trucks come to an end in Illinois 08.17.09
Most Americans agree with professional truckers about Mexican trucking 08.14.09
OOIDA Announces 2009 Scholarship Recipients and Shell Rotella as New Scholarship Sponsor 08.14.09
Trucking radio show recognized by International Automotive Media 06.30.09
Country Singer Partners with OOIDA in Truckers for Troops Program 06.17.09
Big-Business Trucking's Proposal Targets Competition Rather Than Safety 06.09.09
Truckers Reach Agreement with Supervalu 06.03.09
Truckers Urge Virginia Governor to Take Action Against Rest Area Closures 05.29.09
Truckers File Lawsuit Against Fatigue Enforcement 05.14.09
OOIDA Employee Honored for Troops Package Program 04.30.09
OOIDA Donates to Truckers' Relief Fund 04.30.09
OOIDA Launches Updated Web Site 04.23.09
Lawsuit Dismissed on Cross-Border Trucking 04.20.09
Ohio Highways Safer With End to Split Speed Limits 04.07.09
OOIDA Asks for Court Ruling on Mexican Trucks 04.03.09
Truckers: Safest to Keep Sizes and Weights Limited 04.01.09
Independent Truckers Ask President to Suspend Plans for Mexican Trucks 03.27.09
Independent Truckers Thankful Program to End 03.11.09
Commission Fails to Evaluate Transportation Funding's Real Problems 02.26.09
Truckers Praise Court Decision on Truth in Leasing Case 02.12.09
Truckers Reject Use of “Greenwashing” to Push Dangerous Initiatives 01.27.09
2008
Thousands Raised by Truckers for Troops Telethon 2008 12.22.08
Once again Act 44 hurts truckers, Pennsylvanians 12.05.08
Truckers for Troops Telethon 11.25.08
New engine standards will leave trucking industry on side of road 11.19.08
Quebec Minister Boulet Reneges on Speed Limiter Commitment 11.04.08
OOIDA recognized by public relations professionals 10.13.08
I-80 Tolling Denied to Pennsylvania 09.11.08
Congress sends third message with veto-proof vote 09.10.08
Landstar lawsuit ruling favors independent truckers 09.04.08
Truckers stunned by timing of Mexican trucking announcement 08.04.08
Truckers applaud lawmakers for challenging cross border program 07.31.08
Truckers say U.S. DOT's proposal would sell 07.29.08
OOIDA responds to speed limiter legislation with Notice of Intent 07.08.08
OOIDA joins Trucking Security Program 05.29.08
Amendment in defense bill includes surcharge provision 05.23.08
Amendments to speed limiter bill still possible 05.16.08
Allied/North American offer $1.25 million settlement to owner-operators 05.06.08
"Land Line Now" radio show launches new Web site 04.28.08
New bill to help truckers deal with diesel fuel costs 04.24.08
Pennsylvania idling law should focus on truck owner, not operator 04.10.08
Don't blame truckers for rising costs at store shelves 03.28.08
National association concerned for independent truckers and rising fuel costs 03.14.08
Pilot program not consistent with NAFTA requirements 03.11.08
Transportation secretary reverts to economic fear mongering on cross-border trucking 03.10.08
Small business truckers day in court 02.12.08
Truckers, Bulkmatic Transport Co. reach settlement agreement 01.31.08
Commission concurs with truckers’ call for reform 01.18.08
2007
Truckers thankful bill signed by president 12.26.07
New focus needed after HOS decision 12.19.07
Truckers strongly urge DOT to "Just say NO" to tolling I-80 12.12.07
Professional truckers respond to HOS announcement 12.11.07
Truckers for Troops Telethon 11.28.07
Truckers say DOT living in denial, still 11.21.07
PASA doesn’t pass integrity test 11.02.07
Truckers: Tolling I-80 should not happen 10.26.07
Truckers say DOT inspection demo is illusion, not reality 10.17.07
Truckers see lease of I-80 as backroom scheming 10.16.07
I-80 tolling lease is unethical, illegal 10.12.07
Truckers: State senate knows what’s safe for Illinois highways 10.04.07
OOIDA reviewing options on HOS ruling 10.02.07
Real time tracking is more shine than substance 09.28.07
Tolling is taxation x2 for truckers 09.24.07
OOIDA legal action against DOT continues 09.21.07
Small business truckers say “Where’s the stats?” 09.20.07
OOIDA recognized by public relations professionals 09.17.07
Small business truckers thankful to Senate 09.12.07
OOIDA makes move on HOS ruling 09.10.07
OOIDA takes legal action against DOT 09.07.07
• Certificate of Service Motion
• Certificate of Service Petition
• Declaration
• Motion
• Petition for Review
OOIDA urges Senate to take action against Mexican trucks 09.06.07
Mexican trucks should remain there until proven safe, secure 08.29.07
Truckers stand behind PA congressmen on tolling opposition 08.02.07
Truckers thank House for passing amendment 07.30.07
Hours of service ruling handed down to truckers 07.25.07
Court rules in favor of OOIDA on C.R. England violations of truth-in-leasing regulations
06.22.07
Truckers say DOT deserves failing grade on safety and security of highways 06.20.07
Truckers’ organization speaks up about ‘hot fuel’ rip-off 06.08.07
Highway privatization comes with a high price (and higher and higher) 05.24.07
Truckers thank Congress for Safe American Roads Act of 2007 05.15.07
OOIDA Announces $8 Million Class-Action Settlement 05.01.07
Truckers’ calls to Congress result in delay of Mexican border pilot program 05.01.07
Protesters become plaintiffs against Mexican border pilot program 04.24.07
FDA hears dirty truth on transportation of fresh produce 04.13.07
“No Go” for Mexico in NAFTA Trucking Safety Act of 2007 03.29.07
Put the brakes on bad border program immediately 03.26.07
OOIDA reaches 150,000-membership milestone 03.12.07
Going the Wrong Way on a One Way 03.08.07
OOIDA and Bridge Terminal Transport announce $6.25 million class action settlement 03.05.07
Opening Border Risks Safety of American Motorists 02.23.07
Highway Privatization Has Plenty of Opposition 02.14.07
Poll Exposes Gap Between Indiana Governor and Voters 02.09.07
New Highway Users Coalition Addresses Privatization in Letter to Secretary 02.09.07
Media Advisory: Press Conference Opposing the Sale of Highways 02.07.07
OOIDA accuses feds of pandering to big business by toying with speed limiter idea 01.26.07
OOIDA says electronic on-board recorder proposal misses the mark on improving highway safety 01.12.07
2006
Proposals to Sell PA Turnpike “Choreographed” and “Anti-American” 11.29.06
DC Appeals Court to hear arguments in HOS challenge 10.26.06
Call for speed limiters on trucks a ‘Trojan horse’ 10.20.06
Federal Judge Rules in Favor of Truckers in Landstar case 10.13.06
Court issues summary judgment on Landstar’s violations of truth-in-leasing regulations 10.10.06
OOIDA board approves affiliation with Canadian owner-operator group 09.27.06
Amendment firmly plants trucking protections in new port security bill 09.15.06
OOIDA's "Hot Fuel" debate gains momentum 09.11.06
OOIDA commends FMCSA for continuing broker registration 08.26.06
OOIDA calls proposed pilot border program a 'mistake' 07.25.06
OOIDA files comments in support of 400-pound APU exemption rulemaking 07.10.06
OOIDA files comments on SafeStat revisions, urging consistency and standardization of reporting data 07.10.06
OOIDA urges feds to eliminate redundant background checks 06.21.06
OOIDA supports eliminating diabetes waiver requirement for truckers 06.21.06
OOIDA enthusiastically supports bill to improve efficiency and lower costs for HME background checks 06.09.06
OOIDA's "Land Line Now" Celebrates One Year on the Air 06.06.06
OOIDA Supports FMCSA Administrator Nomination 05.17.06
OOIDA Executive Appointed to Federal Transportation Advisory Board 05.16.06
Four Groups Join OOIDA in HOS Court Challenge 02.27.06
OOIDA Opposes ATA Speed Limiter Proposal 02.24.06
OOIDA reacts to Indiana Toll Road Vote 02.24.06
OOIDA Supports Anti-Idling Legislation 02.08.06
Federal Judge Grants OOIDA Class Certification Against One of Country's Largest Container Haulers 02.07.06
OOIDA Challenges Hours of Service Rules in Court 01.25.06
OOIDA Opposes Indiana Toll Road, Calls Drivers to Action 01.24.06
OOIDA Foundation Names Director of Operations 01.23.06
OOIDA Appoints Media Relations Coordinator 01.23.06
Owner-Operators in U.S. and Canada Try to Put the Brakes on Speed Limiters 01.06.06
2005
OOIDA Files Suit to Help Truckers Recover Payments After Firms Renege on Hurricane Relief Contracts 10.27.05
OOIDA gains class certification in CR England and Landstar court actions 08.31.05
OOIDA petitions for changes to new HOS rule 08.30.05
OOIDA scholarship program announces selection of year 2005 OOIDA scholars 07.25.05
OOIDA and XM Radio announce the launch of new radio program 06.02.05
U.S. district court rules in favor of class certification in OOIDA suit against Allied Van Lines 05.31.05
OOIDA fights for equity for consumers at retail fuel pumps 03.22.05
OOIDA strengthens Washington office with two new appointments 02.03.05
2004
OOIDA calls on federal government to protect truckers' privacy 12.29.04
OOIDA slams mandatory EOBRs in comments to FMCSA 12.02.04
OOIDA launches voter registration drive among truckers 09.01.04
OOIDA scholarship program announces selection of year 2004 OOIDA scholars 07.08.04
OOIDA calls for immediate legislative remedy for fuel price spikes 04.30.04
Owner-operator online Cost of Operations Survey 04.23.04
Small Business Truckers Applaud Passage of the Kennedy Amendment 04.02.04
Truckers Voice Support For Kennedy’s Amendment on Interstate Tolls 03.31.04
OOIDA President Asserts “Tolls Are Taxes!” 02.26.04
OOIDA Calls for Higher Broker Bond 01.29.04