Truckers say the U.S. must challenge Mexico’s tariff bullying

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

(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

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

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

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

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 [...]