Truckers say the U.S. must challenge Mexico’s tariff bullying
February 23, 2010 by Truckdrivernews · Leave a Comment
Almost one year after their implementation, U.S. trade officials have yet to question the legitimacy of politically targeted tariffs levied by Mexico on U.S. exports.
The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) is calling upon the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative to immediately challenge the legality of the tariffs so that the debate regarding cross-border trucking with Mexico can [...]
Truckers for Troops – 2009
December 8, 2009 by Truckdrivernews · Leave a Comment
(Grain Valley, Mo., Dec. 7, 2009) – The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) is again working to show appreciation to those who serve our country. The third Truckers for Troops campaign Dec. 7-11, 2009, raises funds to send care packages to military men and women stationed in combat areas overseas, especially Iraq and Afghanistan.
During that week, 10 [...]
Women In Trucking Association adds new director from Walmart’s Private Fleet
December 4, 2009 by Truckdrivernews · Leave a Comment
Plover, WI: The Women In Trucking Association’s board of directors unanimously approved Jeff Hammonds, Vice-President of Walmart Transportation (www.walmartstores.com) in Bentonville, Arkansas as its newest board member.
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Women in Trucking – Interview with Ellen Voie
October 19, 2009 by Truckdrivernews · 6 Comments
I posted an article (post) a couple of months ago titled Women in Trucking are they for real? First off let me say, I have never claimed to be a writer or a journalist, but I do like to try to do it. But, I made a big mistake in writing when I wrote that article (post). I used [...]
GPS mandate would unfairly punish law-abiding truckers
October 16, 2009 by Truckdrivernews · 1 Comment
New York should instead review safety of bridges and training
(Grain Valley, Mo., Oct. 15, 2009) – The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) believes the enhanced GPS mandate for truckers proposed in New York unfairly punishes a greater majority of truckers, will do nothing to improve safety, and will ultimately hurt consumers.
“It’s yet another case of New York [...]
American Association for Justice Study Ignores Truck Safety Facts
August 28, 2009 by Truckdrivernews · Leave a Comment
Reporters, newscasters and commentators covering the recently released study by the American Association for Justice (AAJ) should include this information:
Despite allegations by the AAJ of poor safety and compliance in the trucking industry, the truck-involved fatality rate is now at its lowest since the U.S. Department of Transportation began keeping those statistics in 1975.
Results from the Commercial [...]






















