ooida Archives - Page 7 of 8 - Truck Drivers USA

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 ...

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January 19, 2024

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OOIDA Urges Transportation Committee to Put Safety Before Tech

The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) has emphasized the need for future trucking regulations to prioritize safety over serving the interests of tech manufacturers. ...

December 20, 2023

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Opposition for FMCSA’s New Regulatory Relief Window Grows

Include North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum among those opposing the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) latest rule aiming to shrink the regulatory relief ...

December 20, 2023

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CARS Act Receives OOIDA Support Before it Goes to the House for Approval

In a bid to curb what they perceive as an overreach by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and safeguard consumer freedom of choice, the ...

December 14, 2023

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Empowering Independent Truck Drivers Through Commercial Trucking Insurance

For generations, the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) has stood as a cornerstone for the trucking industry and for professional drivers. Beyond its place ...

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December 12, 2023

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OOIDA Stands up for Carriers in Safety Fitness Process, Said They Shouldn’t be Penalized for Not Having a Rating

The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) emphasized that any modifications to the safety fitness determination process must not unfairly penalize motor carriers without a ...

December 11, 2023

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OOIDA Wants to Hear from Truck Drivers About Detention Time and Freight Rates

The Owner Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) Foundation is eager to gather insights from its members on two critical issues prevalent in the trucking ...

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November 14, 2023

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OOIDA Proposes Overtime for Truck Drivers

Earlier this year, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) introduced a proposal to reinstate and extend overtime protections for over 3.6 million salaried employees. ...