OOIDA to Congress: Truckers can survive COVID-19 as long as you don’t run them out of businessFebruary 4, 2021The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association will bring a straight forward message to a Congressional hearing tomorrow on behalf of the nation’s truck drivers with regard to surviving COVID-19: Truckers are continuing to struggle under COVID, but their biggest concern is being run out of business by lawmakers in Washington. Continue Reading
Todd Spencer to chair truck driver panelJanuary 15, 2021Todd Spencer, president of the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association, will lead a panel established by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. This newly created panel will be comprised of truck drivers that will provide input and feedback to the Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee. Continue Reading
Thanks for nothing, Congress!December 23, 2020“We’ve heard them praising truckers all year as essential heroes during the pandemic,” said Lewie Pugh, executive vice president. “And now here we are with a spending package that benefits nearly every other sector of transportation except those that have been keeping goods moving this whole time.” Continue Reading
OOIDA statement on nomination of Pete Buttigieg for Transportation SecretaryDecember 16, 2020We don't know much about Mayor Buttigieg's national transportation policy priorities, but we intend to find out. We're always willing to work with anyone that has an open mind on real issues that impact our nation's truck drivers, and I think we'll learn more about his transportation interests as he… Continue Reading
OOIDA presents at National Coalition on Truck Parking meetingDecember 1, 2020Today, the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association will provide an update on its efforts to address the national truck parking crisis during a meeting of the National Coalition on Truck Parking. “Today’s meeting gives us an opportunity to update the coalition about our work on Capitol Hill to find a solution… Continue Reading
OOIDA’s Todd Spencer seeks top spot at FMCSANovember 30, 2020The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association’s president and CEO, Todd Spencer, formally notified President-elect Joe Biden’s transition team that he is interested in serving as the next Administrator for the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. Continue Reading