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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 ...

March 21, 2024

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Potential Market Changes Unveiled by OOIDA Foundation

The OOIDA Foundation has unveiled its quarterly update for the fourth quarter of 2023 as an adjunct to its regular market update, hinting at ...

March 20, 2024

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Truck Parking Safety Gains Support, Stays Top of Mind for Industry Executives

Momentum for the bipartisan Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act is rapidly building within Congress. Senator Pete Ricketts, representing Nebraska, joined as a co-sponsor on ...

March 6, 2024

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Comment Period Extended on Lease Purchase Issue – FMCSA Needs Your Opinion

The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) is advocating for an extension of the public comment period regarding predatory lease-purchase agreements for truck drivers. Representing ...

March 1, 2024

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OOIDA Urges Truck Drivers to Send Message to Congress that They Don’t Want Speed Limiters

Amidst the ongoing debate over mandated speed limiters on heavy-duty trucks, the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) is rallying truck drivers to voice their ...

February 26, 2024

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OOIDA Urges Congress to Demonstrate Support for Independent Truckers by Halting Speed Limiter Mandates

The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) is emphasizing the urgency for lawmakers to pass the DRIVE Act, a bill that would prohibit the Federal ...

February 16, 2024

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Truck Drivers Concerned Over Safety in Face of Proposed CDL Changes

The FMCSA recently issued a notice of proposed rulemaking with the intention of enhancing flexibility for state driver licensing agencies and applicants. The proposed ...