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.
OOIDA rejects ATA’s call for speed limiter mandate
The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation, telling them to reject failed speed limiter proposals that have been resurrected by the American Trucking Associations in coordination with Road Safe America.
FMCSA Clearinghouse Info
What is the FMCSA Clearinghouse? What is the benefit? Prior to the clearinghouse the only way for a motor carrier to check on the driver’s drug and alcohol violations was to send a request over to the previous motor carrier. This created a loophole for dishonest drivers with violations. This allowed the driver to not … Continued
Todd Spencer to chair truck driver panel
Todd 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.
OOIDA statement on nomination of Pete Buttigieg for Transportation Secretary
We 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 goes through the Senate confirmation process.
OOIDA’s Todd Spencer seeks top spot at FMCSA
The 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.