Washington state’s supply chain proposals are supported by OOIDA
The Association supports proposals by state Legislatures Mike Sells and Dan Griffey in Washington. Read More
Posted on | January 20, 2022
Tag: Mike Matousek
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U.S. Congressman Sam Graves to be featured on next “Live from Exit 24”
The next episode of “Live From Exit 24” is scheduled for August 26 and will feature U.S Representative Sam Graves, R-Missouri, 6th District. Graves is the Ranking Member of the... Read More
Posted on | August 18, 2020
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“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... Read More
Posted on | August 06, 2020
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OOIDA to launch “Live from Exit 24”
The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association announces that they will present a new, internet-based audio talk show which will begin next month. The first “Live from Exit 24” will air July... Read More
Posted on | June 30, 2020
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OOIDA disappointed with Missouri governor’s veto of towing reform
Despite the fact that Missouri lawmakers sought to protect truckers from unscrupulous towing and recovery companies, Governor Mike Parson halted that effort in one stroke of a pen by vetoing... Read More
Posted on | July 16, 2019
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Legislation introduced to fix FHWA interpretation of auto transporter definition
The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association is ecstatic that U.S. Representative Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-03) introduced HR 3474, legislation that would statutorily correct an issue important to the auto transporter community. Read More
Posted on | June 26, 2019
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Director of Legislative Affairs joins OOIDA
The Owner-Operator Independent Driver’s Association welcomes Bryce Mongeon to the Washington DC office as Director of Legislative Affairs. He will share responsibility in advancing the Association’s government affairs agenda on... Read More
Posted on | June 17, 2019
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Missouri lawmakers respond to truckers calling out dodgy towing companies
The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association applauds Missouri lawmakers for taking the first step in protecting truckers from unscrupulous towing and recovery companies. The legislature recently passed SB 147, which contains... Read More
Posted on | May 21, 2019
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National association opposes Colorado towing group’s attempt to take away rights of truckers
The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association expressed opposition to a request for rulemaking in Colorado regarding non-consensual tows of commercial motor vehicles. OOIDA sent a letter to the Colorado Public Utilities Commission... Read More
Posted on | February 28, 2019
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National association supports towing reform in Missouri
The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association expressed support for two proposals in Missouri that would create consumer protections in connection with non-consensual tows of commercial motor vehicles. OOIDA sent letters as... Read More
Posted on | February 22, 2019
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Truckers succeed in getting arbitrary increase in insurance minimums taken off the regulatory table
Small-business truckers have succeeded in getting a potentially devastating proposed regulation withdrawn by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association and its members had vehemently opposed a... Read More
Posted on | June 02, 2017
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Director of Government Affairs Appointed at OOIDA
The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association, the nation’s only organization representing professional and small-business truckers, appointed Mike Matousek as Director of Government Affairs. Read More
Posted on | May 04, 2017
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Director of Legislative Affairs joins OOIDA
The Owner-Operator Independent Driver’s Association welcomes Collin Long to the Washington DC office as Director of Legislative Affairs. He will share responsibility in advancing the Association’s government affairs agenda on... Read More
Posted on | March 22, 2016
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OOIDA seeks an end to overly inflated tow bills in West Virginia
A national truckers association wants West Virginia to enact legislation that would bring reform to how the Public Service Commission handles non-consensual towing and complaints. The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association... Read More
Posted on | January 21, 2016