2008
OOIDA responds to speed limiter legislation with Notice of Intent 07/08/08
OOIDA joins Trucking Security Program 05/29/08
Amendment in defense bill includes surcharge provision 05/23/08
Amendments to speed limiter bill still possible 05/16/08
Allied/North American offer $1.25 million settlement to owner-operators 5/06/08
"Land Line Now" radio show launches new Web site 04/28/08
New bill to help truckers deal with diesel fuel costs 04/24/08
Pennsylvania idling law should focus on truck owner, not operator 04/10/08
Don't blame truckers for rising costs at store shelves03/28/08
National association concerned for independent truckers and rising fuel costs 03/14/08
Pilot program not consistent with NAFTA requirements 03/11/08
Transportation secretary reverts to economic fear mongering on cross-border trucking 03/10/08
Small business truckers day in court 02/12/08
OOIDA retains transportation security advisor 02/11/08
Truckers, Bulkmatic Transport Co. reach settlement agreement 01/31/08
Commission concurs with truckers’ call for reform 01/18/08
Real reform needed before truckers pay more 01/15/08
Corzine's proposal an enormous burden on truckers 01/08/08
2007
Truckers thankful bill signed by president 12/26/2007
New focus needed after HOS decision 12/19/07
Truckers strongly urge DOT to "Just say NO" to tolling I-80 12/12/07
Professional truckers respond to HOS announcement 12/11/07
Truckers for Troops Telethon 11/28/07
Truckers say DOT living in denial, still 11/21/07
PASA doesn’t pass integrity test 11/02/2007
Truckers: Tolling I-80 should not happen 10/26/2007
Truckers say DOT inspection demo is illusion, not reality 10/17/2007
Truckers see lease of I-80 as backroom scheming 10/16/2007
I-80 tolling lease is unethical, illegal 10/12/2007
Truckers: State senate knows what’s safe for Illinois highways 10/4/2007
OOIDA reviewing options on HOS ruling 10/2/2007
Real time tracking is more shine than substance 9/28/2007
Tolling is taxation x2 for truckers 9/24/2007
OOIDA legal action against DOT continues 9/21/2007
Small business truckers say “Where’s the stats?” 9/20/2007
OOIDA recognized by public relations professionals 9/17/2007
Small business truckers thankful to Senate 9/12/2007
OOIDA makes move on HOS ruling 9/10/2007
OOIDA takes legal action against DOT 9/7/2007
• Certificate of Service Motion
• Certificate of Service Petition
• Declaration
• Motion
• Petition for Review
OOIDA urges Senate to take action against Mexican trucks 9/6/2007
Mexican trucks should remain there until proven safe, secure 8/29/2007
Truckers stand behind PA congressmen on tolling opposition 8/2/2007
Truckers thank House for passing amendment 7/30/2007
Hours of service ruling handed down to truckers 7/25/2007
Court rules in favor of OOIDA on C.R. England violations of truth-in-leasing regulations
6/22/2007
Truckers say DOT deserves failing grade on safety and security of highways 6/20/2007
Truckers’ organization speaks up about ‘hot fuel’ rip-off 6/8/2007
Highway privatization comes with a high price (and higher and higher) 5/24/2007
Truckers thank Congress for Safe American Roads Act of 2007 5/15/2007
OOIDA Announces $8 Million Class-Action Settlement 5/1/2007
Truckers’ calls to Congress result in delay of Mexican border pilot program 5/1/2007
Protesters become plaintiffs against Mexican border pilot program 4/24/2007
FDA hears dirty truth on transportation of fresh produce 4/13/2007
“No Go” for Mexico in NAFTA Trucking Safety Act of 2007 3/29/2007
Put the brakes on bad border program immediately 3/26/07
OOIDA reaches 150,000-membership milestone 3/12/07
Going the Wrong Way on a One Way 3/8/07
OOIDA and Bridge Terminal Transport announce $6.25 million class action settlement 3/5/07
Opening Border Risks Safety of American Motorists 2/23/07
Highway Privatization Has Plenty of Opposition 2/14/07
Poll Exposes Gap Between Indiana Governor and Voters 2/9/07
New Highway Users Coalition Addresses Privatization in Letter to Secretary 2/9/07
Media Advisory: Press Conference Opposing the Sale of Highways 2/7/07
OOIDA accuses feds of pandering to big business by toying with speed limiter idea 1/26/07
OOIDA says electronic on-board recorder proposal misses the mark on improving highway safety 1/12/07
2006
Proposals to Sell PA Turnpike “Choreographed” and “Anti-American” 11/29/06
DC Appeals Court to hear arguments in HOS challenge 10/26/06
Call for speed limiters on trucks a ‘Trojan horse’ 10/20/06
Federal Judge Rules in Favor of Truckers in Landstar case 10/13/06
Court issues summary judgment on Landstar’s violations of truth-in-leasing regulations 10/10/06
OOIDA board approves affiliation with Canadian owner-operator group 9/27/06
Amendment firmly plants trucking protections in new port security bill 9/15/06
OOIDA's "Hot Fuel" debate gains momentum 9/11/06
OOIDA commends FMCSA for continuing broker registration 8/26/06
OOIDA calls proposed pilot border program a 'mistake' 7/25/06
OOIDA files comments in support of 400-pound APU exemption rulemaking 7/10/06
OOIDA files comments on SafeStat revisions, urging consistency and standardization of reporting data 7/10/06
OOIDA urges feds to eliminate redundant background checks 6/21/06
OOIDA supports eliminating diabetes waiver requirement for truckers 6/21/06
OOIDA enthusiastically supports bill to improve efficiency and lower costs for HME background checks 6/9/06
OOIDA's "Land Line Now" Celebrates One Year on the Air 6/6/06
OOIDA Supports FMCSA Administrator Nomination 5/17/06
OOIDA Executive Appointed to Federal Transportation Advisory Board 5/16/06
Four Groups Join OOIDA in HOS Court Challenge 2/27/06
OOIDA Opposes ATA Speed Limiter Proposal 2/24/06
OOIDA reacts to Indiana Toll Road Vote 2/24/06
OOIDA Supports Anti-Idling Legislation 2/8/06
Federal Judge Grants OOIDA Class Certification Against One of Country's Largest Container Haulers 2/7/06
OOIDA Challenges Hours of Service Rules in Court 1/25/06
OOIDA Opposes Indiana Toll Road, Calls Drivers to Action 1/24/06
OOIDA Foundation Names Director of Operations 1/23/06
OOIDA Appoints Media Relations Coordinator 1/23/06
Owner-Operators in U.S. and Canada Try to Put the Brakes on Speed Limiters 1/6/06
2005
OOIDA Files Suit to Help Truckers Recover Payments After Firms Renege on Hurricane Relief Contracts 10/27/05
OOIDA gains class certification in CR England and Landstar court actions 8/31/05
OOIDA petitions for changes to new HOS rule 8/30/05
OOIDA and XM Radio announce the launch of new radio program 6/2/05
U.S. district court rules in favor of class certification in OOIDA suit against Allied Van Lines 5/31/05
OOIDA fights for equity for consumers at retail fuel pumps 3/22/05
OOIDA strengthens Washington office with two new appointments 2/3/05
OOIDA Introduces Truck and Trailer Finance Program 1/6/05
2004
OOIDA calls on federal government to protect truckers' privacy 12/29/04
OOIDA slams mandatory EOBRs in comments to FMCSA 12/2/04
OOIDA launches voter registration drive among truckers 9/1/04
OOIDA scholarship program announces selection of year 2004 OOIDA scholars 7/8/04
OOIDA calls for immediate legislative remedy for fuel price spikes 4/30/04
Owner-operator online Cost of Operations Survey 4/23/04
Small Business Truckers Applaud Passage of the Kennedy Amendment 4/2/04
Truckers Voice Support For Kennedy’s Amendment on Interstate Tolls 3/31/04
OOIDA President Asserts “Tolls Are Taxes!” 2/26/04
OOIDA Calls for Higher Broker Bond 1/29/04
2003
OOIDA president encourages truckers to ‘Set an example and buckle up’ 12/11/03
OOIDA reaches 100,000-membership milestone 8/21/03