Board Member Bio

Jim Moore

Jim Moore, 61, Caldwell, ID, has been a member of OOIDA since 1998 and recently became a life member. Jim has been involved in trucking for 46 years with 43 years of driving experience and 38 years as an owner-operator.

He is currently in long-haul operation and has his own authority. Jim joined OOIDA to be part of an organization that represents owner-operators.

Jim sees the top three problems in the industry as loading and unloading, lack of adequate fuel surcharges and lack of available truck parking spaces.

Jim believes the best way to effectively communicate with lawmakers is through direct personal contact and conversations. Jim believes you should make a good appearance to abate bad images they seem to always notice or dream up. When not trucking, Jim enjoys hunting, fishing, camping, riding ATVs and flying.