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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...
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...
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,...
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....
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
