ooida Archives - Page 5 of 7 - Truck Drivers USA

Wreaths Across America wreaths on Graves at Arlington Cemetery

October 2, 2024

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Wreaths Across America 2024: Calling All Truck Drivers

Wreaths Across America is seeking truck drivers to deliver holiday wreaths this season. The nonprofit recently kicked off its 2024 wreath season, with over ...

red semi truck with white trailer parked on roadside with green trees in the background.

September 4, 2024

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Don’t Miss Out on Your Chance to Attend the Truck to Success Course!

Attention all trucking professionals! Time is running out to take advantage of early bird rates for the highly anticipated Truck to Success program, organized ...

August 6, 2024

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Updates on Alternative Fuel Education Series from the OOIDA Foundation

Transitioning to alternative fuels has become increasingly critical as the trucking industry faces mounting pressure to lower its carbon footprint. As noted by the ...

man holding veteran hat with another veteran hat in the foreground

July 31, 2024

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Truckers For Troops Pledges $10,000 to Veterans Community Project

On Thursday, July 25, the initiative Truckers For Troops made a substantial contribution of $10,000 to the Veterans Community Project (VCP) located in St. ...

July 25, 2024

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Beware of Fraudulent Emails Targeting Truckers

The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) is warning truck drivers about a new email scam that falsely claims to be from the Federal Motor ...

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 ...

semi truck being towed by blue tow truck

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 ...

blue semi truck tow truck towing white semi truck

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 ...

blue semi truck with white trailer parked in parking lot with palm trees

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 ...