Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association 1 OOIDA Drive, Grain Valley, MO 64029 Web Site: www.ooida.com Facebook: OOIDA Facebook Contact: press@ooida.com Headquarters: (816) 229-5791 For Immediate Release OOIDA Criticizes EPA Overreach, Effective EV Truck Mandate The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) today announced its opposition to the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) latest assault on small business truck drivers, which represent 96% of commercial motor carriers. The Phase 3 Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards for Heavy-Duty Vehicles Final Rule effectively ..read more

Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association 1 OOIDA Drive, Grain Valley, MO 64029 Web Site: www.ooida.com Facebook: OOIDA Facebook Contact: press@ooida.com Headquarters: (816) 229-5791 For Immediate Release Momentum Builds for Road Safety Legislation with Rep. Finstad Support Restricted truck speeds mean rolling roadblocks, road rage The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) today applauded U.S. Representative Brad Finstad (R-MN) for his cosponsoring the Deregulating Restrictions on Interstate Vehicles and Eighteen-Wheelers (DRIVE) Act (H.R. 3039). The legi ..read more

Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association 1 OOIDA Drive, Grain Valley, MO 64029 Web Site: www.ooida.com Facebook: OOIDA Facebook Contact: press@ooida.com Headquarters: (816) 229-5791 For Immediate Release Momentum Builds for Truck Parking, Road Safety Legislation with Senator Casey’s Support The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) today applauded U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) for his cosponsoring the Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act. The bipartisan, bicameral legislation would dedicate $755 million to increase safe parking for commercial trucks, significantly incr ..read more

Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association 1 OOIDA Drive, Grain Valley, MO 64029 Web Site: www.ooida.com Facebook: OOIDA Facebook Contact: press@ooida.com Headquarters: (816) 229-5791 For Immediate Release OOIDA Applauds Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Reverse 1938 Law Denying Truckers Overtime Pay For decades, truckers have been exempted from guaranteed overtime pay, hurting driver retention and contributing to supply chain delays The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) today announced its strong support for the bipartisan Guaranteeing Overtime for Truckers Act (GOT Tru ..read more

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Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association 1 OOIDA Drive, Grain Valley, MO 64029 Web Site: www.ooida.com Facebook: OOIDA Facebook Contact: press@ooida.com Headquarters: (816) 229-5791 For Immediate Release Truckers for Troops® 17th annual campaign begins during Veterans Day week Bringing aid to U.S. military and veterans The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association is getting ready to launch its annual Truckers for Troops® campaign from Nov. 6-19, 2023, beginning the same week as Veterans Day. This annual drive focuses on supporting U.S. troops overseas and veterans back home. The ..read more

Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association 1 OOIDA Drive, Grain Valley, MO 64029 Web Site: www.ooida.com Facebook: OOIDA Facebook Contact: press@ooida.com Headquarters: (816) 229-5791 For Immediate Release Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association Enhances Support for Veterans Through Volunteer Efforts and 17th Annual Truckers for Troops® Campaign The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) continues to amplify its commitment to the veteran community, both through its traditional Truckers for Troops® campaign and additional volunteer initiatives.OOIDA Volunteer Day at ..read more

Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association 1 OOIDA Drive, Grain Valley, MO 64029 Web Site: www.ooida.com Facebook: OOIDA Facebook Contact: press@ooida.com Headquarters: (816) 229-5791 For Immediate Release Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association Enhances Support for Veterans Through Volunteer Efforts and 16th Annual Truckers for Troops® Campaign The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) continues to amplify its commitment to the veteran community, both through its traditional Truckers for Troops® campaign and additional volunteer initiatives.OOIDA Volunteer Day at ..read more

Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association 1 OOIDA Drive, Grain Valley, MO 64029 Web Site: www.ooida.com Facebook: OOIDA Facebook Contact: press@ooida.com Headquarters: (816) 229-5791 For Immediate Release OOIDA Backs Senate Bill to Prevent Dangerous FMCSA Mandate Restricted truck speeds mean rolling roadblocks, road rage The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) today announced its strong support for the Deregulating Restrictions on Interstate Vehicles and Eighteen-Wheelers (DRIVE) Act (S. 2671). The legislation was introduced by Senator Steve Daines (R-MT) to prohibit ..read more

Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association 1 OOIDA Drive, Grain Valley, MO 64029 Web Site: www.ooida.com Facebook: OOIDA Facebook Contact: press@ooida.com Headquarters: (816) 229-5791 For Immediate Release Want to become an owner-operator? You can “Truck to Success” with OOIDA’s online business series The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association has noticed that for a variety of reasons, many small trucking businesses tend to fail within the first year of operating. The OOIDA Foundation, which is the educational and research affiliate of OOIDA, wants to help navigate those going th ..read more