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    OOIDA thanks EPA for new guidance for more flexible DEF/SCR schedules

    The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association issued this statement in response to an announcement by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Read More

    Posted on | August 12, 2025

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    OOIDA supports EPA proposal to rescind Phase 3 and other greenhouse gas emissions rules

    The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association issued this statement in response to an announcement by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Read More

    Posted on | July 29, 2025

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    OOIDA applauds Senate joint resolution

    The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) praised the U.S. Senate for passing three joint resolutions that block EPA waivers, preventing California from enforcing its own vehicle emissions standards. Read More

    Posted on | May 22, 2025

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    OOIDA supports bill to limit EPA waiver authority

    The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association supports the Preserving Choice in Vehicle Purchases Act (S996), a legislative effort aimed at limiting the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) authority to issue Clean Air... Read More

    Posted on | March 14, 2025

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    Trucking, Energy, Farm Organizations File Lawsuit to Stop EPA’s Emissions Rule for New Heavy-Duty Vehicles

    The American Petroleum Institute (API) today filed a lawsuit in the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals challenging the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) heavy-duty (HD) vehicle emissions standards for model... Read More

    Posted on | June 18, 2024

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    OOIDA Criticizes EPA Overreach, Effective EV Truck Mandate

    The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) today announced its opposition to the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) latest assault on small business truck drivers, which represent 96% of commercial motor carriers. Read More

    Posted on | March 29, 2024

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    OOIDA response to EPA cleaner trucks announcement

    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

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    OOIDA Foundation awarded APU grant

    The OOIDA Foundation received a grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency that will help members purchase auxiliary power units. The grant seeks to reduce extensive amounts of nitrogen oxides,... Read More

    Posted on | December 17, 2018

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    OOIDA extends thanks to Congress for support for glider kits

    The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association thanked several members of Congress for a letter sent on Oct. 10 to the Environmental Protection Agency requesting relief for the glider industry by way of... Read More

    Posted on | October 15, 2018

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    OOIDA provides input to Senate hearing on EPA oversight

    The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association provided comments on behalf of the interests of small-business truckers to a hearing today held by the U.S. Senate Subcommittee on Superfund, Waste Management, and Regulatory... Read More

    Posted on | October 03, 2018

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    OOIDA testifies at subcommittee hearing on glider regulations

    The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association represented the interests of small-business truckers at a joint hearing today with the Subcommittee on Oversight and Subcommittee on Environment Hearing - Examining the Underlying Science... Read More

    Posted on | September 13, 2018

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    Truckers support EPA’s plan to repeal glider kit requirements

    A national trucking association sent a letter of support to the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works for the Environmental Protection Agency’s plan to reconsider emission requirements for glider... Read More

    Posted on | January 26, 2018

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    Small-businesses in transportation testify at hearing seeking regulatory relief

    The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association applauds the remarks of several small-businesses in the transportation industry as they testified before the U.S. House Committee on Small Business on Wednesday, Nov. 29.The... Read More

    Posted on | November 29, 2017

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