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. Read More
Posted on | August 25, 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). Read More
Posted on | August 02, 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. Read More
Posted on | July 10, 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... Read More
Posted on | June 15, 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... Read More
Posted on | June 06, 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... Read More
Posted on | May 23, 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 (HR 3039) Read More
Posted on | May 02, 2023
The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) today announced its strong support for the bipartisan Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act, introduced by U.S. Senators Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) and Mark Kelly (D-AZ),... Read More
Posted on | March 29, 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... Read More
Posted on | December 15, 2022
The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) today announced its strong support for the bipartisan Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act, introduced by U.S. Senators Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) and Mark Kelly (D-AZ),... Read More
Posted on | December 01, 2022
Comments regarding controversial proposal that would require commercial motor vehicles to be equipped with unique electronic identification (UEI) technology, which would further implement “trackers on truckers. Read More
Posted on | November 23, 2022
The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association is getting ready to launch its annual Truckers for Troops® care package campaign. Read More
Posted on | November 02, 2022
The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association announces the addition of George O'Connor to its Washington, DC office as Director of Communications. He will share responsibility in advancing the Association’s government affairs... Read More
Posted on | October 25, 2022
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. The OOIDA Foundation, which... Read More
Posted on | September 27, 2022
The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association, which has worked for years to address the national truck parking shortage, heralded the advancement of H.R. 2187, the Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act, through... Read More
Posted on | July 20, 2022
The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association issued this response to today’s Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee hearing on the nomination of Robin Hutcheson. Read More
Posted on | June 08, 2022
The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association announced the recipients of this year’s Mary Johnston Scholarship. Since 1998, the fund has awarded nearly $400,000 to students who are the children, grandchildren or... Read More
Posted on | June 01, 2022
The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association criticized an announcement from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration about proceeding with a controversial speed limiter rulemaking. Read More
Posted on | April 29, 2022
For decades, truckers have been exempted from guaranteed overtime pay, devaluing their work and contributing to supply chain delays Read More
Posted on | April 14, 2022
The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association submitted comments to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s information collection for the National Consumer Complaint Database. Read More
Posted on | March 29, 2022
The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association issued a response to the announcement from the EPA regarding a new cleaner trucks proposal. Read More
Posted on | March 08, 2022
The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association responded to an announcement by the Trucking Alliance group that truckers use cocaine more than reported by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Read More
Posted on | January 24, 2022
This is a statement from our Association in response to the Administration's announcement today on solutions to trucking problems. Below that is a video statement from our president, Todd Spencer,... Read More
Posted on | January 20, 2022
The Association supports proposals by state Legislatures Mike Sells and Dan Griffey in Washington. Read More
Posted on | January 20, 2022
The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association responded with this statement to the White House’s announcement about the COVID-19 vaccine, essential workers and border crossings. Read More
Posted on | November 29, 2021