OOIDA recognized for public relations efforts
The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association received two awards from the Greater Kansas City chapter of the Public Relations Society of America. Read More
Posted on | November 11, 2020
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OOIDA Foundation releases videos explaining new hours-of-service changes
The OOIDA Foundation, which is the research affiliate of the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association, created and released a series of free, online videos explaining the recent changes to hours-of-service regulations. Read More
Posted on | September 30, 2020
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OOIDA: We had it right back then and we still do today!
"Should we say it louder this time?" That is the general sentiment expressed by the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association as they prepare for the FMCSA Trucking Safety Summit. OOIDA Executive... Read More
Posted on | August 04, 2020
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America’s truckers urge Congress to show support with action, not just words, once COVID-19 crisis is over
The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association is leading a coalition of dozens of influential trade associations to oppose four burdensome, costly, and unsafe trucking mandates. Today the coalition sent a letter to Congress urging... Read More
Posted on | April 06, 2020
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Truckers make final push for safer, more flexible hours-of-service
The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association is leading a coalition of dozens of influential trade associations to oppose four burdensome, costly, and unsafe trucking mandates. Today the coalition sent a letter to Congress urging... Read More
Posted on | October 15, 2019
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New hours rules mean smarter, safer choices for truckers
A common sense approach has finally been proposed by the federal government regarding how long truck drivers work and drive. The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association thanks the Federal Motor Carrier... Read More
Posted on | August 14, 2019
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OOIDA gains victory in legal action against Virginia over hours-of-service citations
The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association had filed the lawsuit in early 2018 because Virginia was unlawfully writing warnings and citations for violations against the 30-minute break provision of hours-of-service. That... Read More
Posted on | August 12, 2019
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OOIDA thanks FMCSA for including trucker’s concerns
The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association thanks the federal government for taking into consideration its concerns regarding hours-of-service regulations for a newly announced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. The announcement was made... Read More
Posted on | March 29, 2019
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OOIDA calls for HOS reform with flexibility, safety as top priorities
The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association filed comments to an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for Hours-of-Service regulations.An ANPRM published by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration asked for input from the... Read More
Posted on | September 26, 2018
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OOIDA’s petition spurs HOS reform
A petition by the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association played a key role in the government launching an effort to revise hours-of-service regulations. OOIDA looks forward to working with the Federal... Read More
Posted on | August 21, 2018
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OOIDA looks forward to hours-of-service improvements
The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association supports government efforts to modernize hours-of-service regulations and looks forward to an anticipated Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.The... Read More
Posted on | August 15, 2018
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Truckers thank U.S. Senators for supporting flexibility in hours of service regulations
The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association, the nation’s only organization exclusively representing professional and small-business truckers, thanks the 30 U.S. Senators that recently signed a letter asking the federal government to reform... Read More
Posted on | May 18, 2018
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Truckers support bill to improve hours-of-service regulations
The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association, the nation’s only organization exclusively representing professional and small-business truckers, supports legislation introduced by U.S. Rep. Brian Babin (R-TX-36) to modernize hours-of-service regulations.The Responsible and... Read More
Posted on | March 29, 2018
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OOIDA requests safer, more flexible HOS for truck drivers
The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association, the nation’s only organization representing professional and small-business truckers, has petitioned the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to amend the existing federal hours-of-service regulations. “We think... Read More
Posted on | February 14, 2018
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OOIDA to push forward with fight against ELD mandate
An appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court by a national association of small-business truckers will not be reviewed. The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association contends that a mandate to electronically track... Read More
Posted on | June 12, 2017
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Truckers agree with IG report on hours-of-service restart restrictions
The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association, a national association representing small-business truckers, expressed approval of a report by the Department of Transportation Inspector General about restrictions on the 34-hour restart provision... Read More
Posted on | March 06, 2017
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Rehearing on ELD lawsuit denied
A national association of small-business truckers was denied a rehearing of a court decision regarding their lawsuit against a government mandate to electronically track commercial truck drivers.The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers... Read More
Posted on | January 12, 2017
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Small-business truckers thank Congress for HOS fix
The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association and its members applaud the U.S. Congress for including a permanent fix to hours-of-service restart provision in the Continuing Resolution bill.The provision preserves a key... Read More
Posted on | December 12, 2016
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Small-business truckers encouraged by THUD bill
The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association and its members are encouraged about passage of the U.S. House Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies for supporting small-business... Read More
Posted on | May 18, 2016
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Truckers say monitoring device mandate won’t improve safety and violates constitutional rights
A national association representing small business truckers said today in its appeal of a government mandate that requiring electronic monitoring devices on commercial vehicles does not advance safety, is arbitrary... Read More
Posted on | March 31, 2016