OOIDA supports Truck Leasing Task Force for calling lease-purchase programs ‘irredeemable tools of fraud’
TThe Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) supports a report by the Truck Leasing Task Force, which unequivocally calls for an end to predatory truck lease-purchase agreements.
Truckers Applaud House Transportation Committee on Fighting Freight Fraud
The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) today applauded the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee for taking action to combat freight fraud by passing the bipartisan Household Goods Shipping Consumer Protection Act to combat freight fraud.
Momentum Builds for Road Safety Legislation with Rep. Finstad Support
The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) today applauded U.S. Representative Brad Finstad (R-MN) for his cosponsoring the Deregulating Restrictions on Interstate Vehicles and Eighteen-Wheelers (DRIVE) Act (H.R. 3039).
OOIDA: Misguided Speed Limiter Regulation Will Cost Innocent Lives
The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) today released the below statement in response to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) announced intention to mandate that commercial trucks have speed limiting devices set to 68 miles-per-hour (MPH).
OOIDA Backs Senate Bill to Prevent Dangerous FMCSA Mandate
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).
OOIDA Supports Bill to Prevent Dangerous FMCSA Mandate
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)
OOIDA calls “Trackers on Truckers” Orwellian Big Brother control and invasion of privacy
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.
OOIDA response to FMCSA Administrator nomination hearing
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.
Speed limiters on trucks would increase highway crashes
The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association criticized an announcement from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration about proceeding with a controversial speed limiter rulemaking.
OOIDA wants FMCSA to change name of complaint database
The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association submitted comments to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s information collection for the National Consumer Complaint Database.