Q4 2023
The trucking industry consists of several different types of operations and segments. While one size certainly doesn’t fit all, we tend to breakdown the industry into three main operational types: Owner-Operators, Leased-on Owner-Operators, and Company Drivers. It’s good to know the current conditions of the freight market, but it’s also important to understand what the … Continued
The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association announced the recipients of this year’s Mary Johnston Scholarship. Since 1998, the fund has awarded more than $350 thousand to students who are the children, grandchildren or legal dependents of OOIDA members.
Briana Jimenez is the stepdaughter of member Edgar Escalera of Omaha, NE. Briana will graduate from Millard West High School in May. She received an acceptance letter from the University of Nebraska at Omaha where she intends to major in pre-medicine. Kincaid Johnson is the stepdaughter of member Phillip Ward of Nocona, TX. Kincaid will … Continued
The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association announced the recipients of this year’s scholarship fund. The OOIDA Mary Johnston Scholarship, which started in 1998, has awarded more than $350,000 to students who are the children, grandchildren or legal dependents of OOIDA members.
The OOIDA Foundation performs the only research exclusive to owner-operators and drivers who are the most effected by regulatory agencies and economic changes. This information is used to promote the rights of truckers and to give various local, state and federal agencies insight into who these truckers are and how regulations and legislation can affect … Continued