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June 26, 2024

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Semi-Truck Towing Protection Policies in Focus

Guarding truck drivers from excessive towing fees is crucial, stated U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg during a public session on June 21. Buttigieg commented ...

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June 20, 2024

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OOIDA Strengthens Efforts to Regulate Predatory Towing Practices

Predatory towing remains a significant issue in the trucking industry, particularly affecting semi-truck operations. Recognizing the gravity of the problem, the OOIDA Foundation has ...

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June 4, 2024

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FMCSA Acts Against Predatory Semi Truck Towing

For years, the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) has been vocal about predatory towing practices against truck drivers. Now, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety ...

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May 30, 2024

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Bipartisan Bill HR8505 Targets Freight Fraud with Strong Support from OOIDA and Industry Leaders

A bipartisan bill aims to combat freight fraud, with support from the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA). On Thursday, May 23, OOIDA emailed its ...

May 24, 2024

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Efforts to Provide Truck Drivers with Basic Necessities, like Restroom Access, Continue

The concept of being denied restroom access while at work may seem unfathomable to those outside the trucking industry. However, for truck drivers, it’s ...

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May 8, 2024

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OOIDA Kicks Off Annual Campaign for Veterans and Active-Duty Service Members

May marks National Military Appreciation Month, and the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) is gearing up to honor veterans and active-duty service members. For ...

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May 1, 2024

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GOT Truckers Act Supported by OOIDA to Help Increase Truck Driver Earnings

A recent final rule from the U.S. Department of Labor expanding overtime protections for millions of workers excludes truck drivers. Nevertheless, the Owner-Operator Independent ...

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April 19, 2024

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Trucking Groups Come Together to Push Back Against Latest AB 5 Ruling

After a recent setback in a California district court, where a judge ruled against the trucking industry’s attempt to block the application of the ...

April 9, 2024

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OOIDA Offers Possible Solutions to Issues with Lease Purchasing in 2024

Describing it as a persistent issue, the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) stands behind initiatives aimed at abolishing predatory lease-purchase agreements. In 2021, the ...

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March 27, 2024

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It Just Got Easier to Make Your Voice Heard – OOIDA Revamps FightingForTruckers.com

OOIDA recently updated FightingForTruckers.com, making it easier than ever to reach out to your lawmakers. No need to re-register or sign up again—simply input ...