No Tolls on Interstate 80 in Pennsylvania
April 6, 2010 by Truckdrivernews · Leave a Comment
The Department of Transportation has rejected Pennsylvania’s plan to toll interstate eighty.
Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) is relieved by this decision.
As they have protested the proposal ever since it was first introduced as it is essentially double taxation, is unsafe for other roads, and is not in the best interests of all highway [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
