Truck driver shortage narrative exposed as myth
The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA), representing over 150,000 small-business truckers and professional drivers, took center stage at FreightWaves’ Future of Freight Festival (F3) to debunk the long-standing myth of a truck driver shortage. The “debate” quickly became a discussion highlighting driver retention as the trucking industry’s real challenge.
OOIDA Applauds Bipartisan Bill to Allow Truckers Access to Restroom Facilities
The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) today announced its strong support for bipartisan legislation introduced by U.S. Representatives Troy Nehls (R-TX) and Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) to ensure that truckers have access to restroom facilities when they are picking up or delivering cargo.
Bipartisan Truck Parking Bill Passes House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association, which has worked for years to address the national truck parking shortage, applauded the advancement of H.R. 2367, the Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act, through the U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
OOIDA disappointed in withdrawal of Independent Contractor Rule
The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association expressed disappointment that the Department of Labor (DOL) will
withdraw a rule that would have provided owner-operators additional certainty about their worker classification status.
OOIDA to Congress: Truckers can survive COVID-19 as long as you don’t run them out of business
The 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.
Thanks for nothing, Congress!
“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.”
OOIDA supports extension of FAST Act
The Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act from 2015 was scheduled to expire on Sept. 30, 2020. The Association joined more than 80 other organizations last month encouraging Congress to pass a one-year bill to maintain funding and stability as the U.S. continues to struggle with the fall-out from the COVID-19 pandemic.
“Live From Exit 24” to feature FMCSA’s Joe DeLorenzo
The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association has asked Congress to provide needed economic relief to struggling small-business truckers by way of suspending the Heavy Vehicle Use Tax (HVUT) for one year as part of the next COVID-19 response package.
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 Vice President Lewie Pugh will be a panelist during the first session of the day and plans to re-emphasize common sense recommendations that truck drivers have shared many times before.
Want to improve highway safety? Listen to the real highway safety experts!
The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association will have representation at the FMCSA Trucking Safety Summit. OOIDA Executive Vice President Lewie Pugh will be a panelist during the first session of the day.