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2013
Truckers look forward to working with newly nominated transportation secretary 04/29/2013
OOIDA names new chief of operations 04/17/2013
Court awards interest to truckers in OOIDA v. Comerica Bank 03/29/2013
Truckers to provide input at FMCSA listening session at MATS 03/20/2013
Truckers win in class action lawsuit against C.R. England 03/19/2013
Truckers hopeful about transportation investments with first T&I hearing 02/13/2013
OOIDA v. Landstar comes to an end 01/03/2013
2012
Truckers for Troops® program seeks cards and letters for care packages 12/03/2012
OOIDA congratulates Shuster for selection as transportation chair 11/28/2012
NY Thruway truck-only toll hike would hurt all businesses, consumers 11/14/2012
OOIDA President Jim Johnston statement about human trafficking 11/07/2012
OOIDA to celebrate 40th anniversary 10/30/2012
"Land Line Now" radio show to host election special 10/30/2012
Serious flaws in CSA will delay improvements to highway safety 09/13/2012
OIG report supports U.S. truckers' contentions about cross-border program with Mexico 09/06/2012
DOT changes to CSA a good start but program still needs work to improve highway safety 08/24/2012
Award-winning “Land Line Now” radio show recognized by IAMA 07/23/2012
OOIDA files lawsuit against FMCSA over safety record database 07/16/2012
OOIDA Announces 2012 Scholarship Recipients 07/16/2012
Truck safety ratings system unfair to small businesses 07/11/2012
Truckers thank U.S. House for passing amendment to strip funding for EOBR provision in highway bill 06/29/2012
Fight far from over for truckers' opposition to electronic monitoring 06/28/2012
Spirit of the American Trucker back on tour 06/18/2012
OOIDA tells federal court that amended out-of-service criteria are unconstitutional 06/13/2012
Canadian court agrees with truckers: Speed limiters are unsafe 06/07/2012
Award-winning "Land Line Now" radio show celebrates 7 years on the air 06/06/2012
Coalition of small-business groups oppose costly, Big Brother mandate 05/23/2012
Independent truckers say late-coming Teamster endorsement proves the EOBR fight isn't about safety 05/08/2012
Senate highway bill includes burdensome, 04/25/2012
OOIDA receives Shell Rotella presentation checks at MATS 03/30/2012
Good news for truckers as U.S. Senate passes highway bill 03/14/2012
Truckers strike back against big trucking's EOBR harassment 03/07/2012
Small-business truckers tell Congress about the impact of fuel prices 03/07/2012
Small-business truckers thank lawmakers for saying no to longer and heavier trucks 02/02/2012
Truckers oppose longer and heavier trucks provision in highway bill 02/01/2012
2011
Truckers say final hours-of-service regulations won't improve highway safety 12/22/2011
Truckers for Troops® raises thousands for care packages 12/19/2011
Truckers tell Congress proposed hours-of-service regulations unjustified, burdensome 11/30/2011
Truckers for Troops® program seeks cards and letters for care packages 11/11/2011
U.S. small-business truckers concerned as first trucks roll across Mexico border 10/21/2011
U.S. truckers, lawmakers stand in bipartisan opposition to cross-border trucking with Mexico 10/19/2011
Court directs Minnesota State Patrol to stop violating truckers' rights 09/22/2011
Truckers support extending highway funding 08/31/2011
Truckers triumph. EOBRs are O-U-T. 08/29/2011
EPA's GHG rule ignores impact on small-business trucking companies 08/09/2011
U.S. truckers shocked by agreement with Mexico 07/06/2011
U.S. truckers commend congressmen for leadership in stopping border opening 07/06/2011
New bill would put an end to bad brokers in the trucking industry 06/24/2011
Kansas City Press Club recognizes work created by OOIDA media 06/13/2011
Trucking Groups Call on NHTSA to Examine Truck Crashworthiness Standards 06/09/2011
Truckers' association goes on federal record opposing Mexico cross-border program 05/19/2011
Truckers welcome reintroduction of Jason's Law 05/11/2011
OOIDA issues fuel cost principals to address high diesel prices 05/05/2011
OOIDA Trucking Business Webinar Series Continues 04/14/2011
Another favorable ruling for OOIDA in C.R. England lawsuit 04/14/2011
Truckers: Opening border to Mexico is irresponsible 04/08/2011
Truckers commend Congressman Paul Tonko for continued efforts for safe truck parking 04/05/2011
Truckers cheer passage of 1099 repeal 04/05/2011
Truckers say EOBR bill will not make highways safer 04/01/2011
OOIDA welcomes new director of legislative affairs 03/16/2011
Truckers Outraged: U.S. & Mexico trucking agreement 03/03/2011
Truckers say detention legislation would improve productivity, safety 02/17/2011
Historical ruling on truckers' Fourth Amendment rights 02/07/2011
Truckers say EOBRs will not make highways safer 01/31/2011
U.S. truckers react to DOT's Mexican trucking proposal 01/06/2011
New Alternates Elected to OOIDA Board of Directors 01/04/2011
2010
Truckers: Speed limiters are unproven and unsafe 12/30/2010
Trucking Hours of Service Rules 12/23/2010
Truckers say port registries violate federal law 12/21/2010
OOIDA members raise more than $71,000 for troops care packages 12/17/2010
Truckers challenge EOBR regulation 10/22/2010
Cards, letters sought for 10/13/2010
OOIDA gets a nod from PR association 10/12/2010
Trucking Business Seminar Goes Online 10/07/2010
Truckers say EOBRs will not improve highway safety 09/30/2010
Ready for grant applications starting Sept. 7 09/03/2010
Independent Truckers Say Obama Should Stand Up to Mexico's Tariffs 08/17/2010
OOIDA Salutes Trucking Radio Icon 08/10/2010
OOIDA Announces 2010 Scholarship Recipients 07/01/2010
DOT official tells shippers to stop wasting truckers' time 07/01/2010
Bad brokers' days are numbered with new bill 06/15/2010
OOIDA makes donation to St. Christopher Fund 05/21/2010
Independent truckers applaud NAFTA trucking letter 04/14/2010
Truckers glad no tolling I-80 in Pennsylvania 04/06/2010
Truckers ask for more co-sponsors to Jason's Law 03/16/2010
Truckers insist U.S. trade rep defend American jobs 02/26/2010
The U.S. must challenge Mexico's tariff bullying 02/23/2010
OOIDA members can now earn 02/17/2010
Thousands Raised for Troops 02/04/2010
Truckers want to curb distracted driving but procedure must be followed 01/26/2010
Truckers thank governor for helping to reopen rest areas in Virginia 01/21/2010
2009
OOIDA member provides help to Santa 12/10/2009
Truckers for Troops - 2009 12/07/2009
Truckers seek refunds from Minnesota 11/20/2009
Tolling I-80 in Penn. would be a harmful bailout 11/02/2009
Independent truckers support efforts on distracted driving 10/28/2009
Hours of service on table again for truckers 10/27/2009
GPS mandate would unfairly punish law-abiding truckers 10/15/2009
Independent truckers fully support texting ban 10/05/2009
Trucking Business Management Seminar 09/16/2009
Truckers Amend Complaint Against Minnesota 09/11/2009
Split speeds for trucks come to an end in Illinois 08/17/2009
OOIDA Announces 2009 Scholarship Recipients and Shell Rotella as New Scholarship Sponsor 08/14/2009
Most Americans agree with professional truckers about Mexican trucking 08/14/2009
Trucking radio show recognized by International Automotive Media 06/30/2009
Country Singer Partners with OOIDA in Truckers for Troops Program 06/17/2009
Big-Business Trucking's Proposal Targets Competition Rather Than Safety 06/09/2009
Truckers Reach Agreement with Supervalu 06/03/2009
Truckers Urge Virginia Governor to Take Action Against Rest Area Closures 05/29/2009
Truckers File Lawsuit Against Fatigue Enforcement 05/14/2009
OOIDA Donates to Truckers' Relief Fund 04/30/2009
OOIDA Employee Honored for Troops Package Program 04/30/2009
OOIDA Launches Updated Web Site 04/23/2009
Lawsuit Dismissed on Cross-Border Trucking 04/20/2009
Ohio Highways Safer With End to Split Speed Limits 04/07/2009
OOIDA Asks for Court Ruling on Mexican Trucks 04/03/2009
Truckers: Safest to Keep Sizes and Weights Limited 04/01/2009
Independent Truckers Ask President to Suspend Plans for Mexican Trucks 03/27/2009
Independent Truckers Thankful Program to End 03/11/2009
Commission Fails to Evaluate Transportation Funding's Real Problems 02/26/2009
Truckers Reject Use of 'Greenwashing' to Push Dangerous Initiatives 01/28/2009
2008
Thousands Raised by Truckers for Troops Telethon 2008 12/22/2008
Once again Act 44 hurts truckers, Pennsylvanians 12/04/2008
Truckers for Troops Telethon - 2008 11/25/2008
New engine standards will leave trucking industry on the side of road 11/19/2008
Quebec Minister Boulet Reneges on Speed Limiter Commitment 11/04/2008
OOIDA recognized by public relations professionals 10/13/2008
I-80 Tolling Denied to Pennsylvania 09/11/2008
Congress sends third message with veto-proof vote 09/10/2008
Truckers stunned by timing of Mexican trucking announcement 08/04/2008
Truckers applaud lawmakers for challenging cross border program 07/31/2008
Truckers say U.S. DOT's proposal would sell 07/29/2008
OOIDA responds to speed limiter legislation with Notice of Intent 07/08/2008
OOIDA joins Trucking Security Program 05/29/2008
Amendment in defense bill includes surcharge provision 05/23/2008
Amendments to speed limiter bill still possible 05/16/2008
Allied/North American offer $1.25 million settlement to owner-operators 05/06/2008
New bill to help truckers deal with diesel fuel costs 04/24/2008
Pennsylvania idling law should focus on truck owner, not operator 04/10/2008
Don't blame truckers for rising costs at store shelves 03/28/2008
National association concerned for independent truckers and rising fuel costs 03/14/2008
Pilot program not consistentwith NAFTA requirements 03/11/2008
Transportation secretary reverts to economic fear mongering on cross-border trucking 03/10/2008
Today small business truckers show proof pilot program is unlawful 02/12/2008
Truckers, Bulkmatic Transport Co. reach settlement agreement 01/30/2008
Commission concurs with truckers' call for reform 01/17/2008
Real reform needed before truckers pay more 01/15/2008
Corzine's proposal an enormous burden on truckers 01/08/2008
2007
Truckers thankful bill signed by president 12/26/2007
New focus needed after HOS decision 12/19/2007
Truckers strongly urge DOT to 12/12/2007
Professional truckers respond to HOS announcement 12/11/2007
Truckers for Troops Telethon 11/28/2007
Truckers say DOT living in denial, still 11/21/2007
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 10/03/2007
OOIDA reviewing options on HOS ruling 10/01/2007
Real time tracking is more shine than substance 09/28/2007
Tolling is taxation x2 for truckers 09/24/2007
OOIDA legal action against DOT continues 09/21/2007
Small business truckers say 09/19/2007
OOIDA recognized by public relations professionals 09/17/2007
Small business truckers thankful to Senate 09/11/2007
OOIDA makes move on HOS ruling 09/10/2007
OOIDA takes legal action against DOT 09/07/2007
OOIDA urges Senate to take action against Mexican trucks 09/06/2007
Mexican trucks should remain there until proven safe, secure 08/29/2007
Truckers stand behind PA congressmen on tolling opposition 08/02/2007
Truckers thank House for passing amendment 07/26/2007
Hours of service ruling handed down to truckers 07/25/2007
Court rules in favor of OOIDA on C.R. England violations of truth-in-leasing regulations 06/22/2007
Truckers say DOT deserves failing grade on safety and security of highways 06/20/2007
Truckers' organization speaks up about 'hot fuel' rip-off 06/08/2007
Highway privatization comes with a high price (and higher and higher) 05/24/2007
Truckers thank Congress for Safe American Roads Act of 2007 05/15/2007
Truckers' calls to Congress result in delay of Mexican border pilot program 05/01/2007
OOIDA Announces $8 Million Class-Action Settlement 05/01/2007
Protesters become plaintiffs against Mexican border pilot program 04/24/2007
FDA hears dirty truth on transportation of fresh produce 04/13/2007
“No Go” for Mexico in NAFTA Trucking Safety Act of 2007 03/29/2007
Put the brakes on bad border program immediately 03/26/2007
OOIDA reaches 150,000-membership milestone 03/12/2007
Going the Wrong Way on a One Way 03/08/2007
OOIDA and Bridge Terminal Transport announce $6.25 million class action settlement 03/05/2007
Opening Border Risks Safety of American Motorists 02/23/2007
Highway Privatization Has Plenty of Opposition 02/14/2007
New Highway Users Coalition Addresses Privatization in Letter to Secretary 02/09/2007
Poll Exposes Gap Between Indiana Governor and Voters 02/09/2007
Press Conference Opposing the Sale of Highways 02/07/2007
OOIDA accuses feds of pandering to big business by toying with speed limiter idea 01/26/2007
OOIDA says electronic on-board recorder proposal misses the mark on improving highway safety 01/12/2007
2006
Proposals to Sell PA Turnpike 11/29/2006
DC Appeals Court to hear arguments in HOS challenge 10/26/2006
Call for speed limiters on trucks a 'Trojan horse' 10/20/2006
OOIDA board approves affiliation with Canadian owner-operator group 09/27/2006
Amendment firmly plants trucking protections in new port security bill 09/15/2006
OOIDA's 08/27/2006
OOIDA commends FMCSA for continuing broker registration 08/26/2006
OOIDA calls proposed pilot border program a 'mistake' 07/25/2006
OOIDA files comments on SafeStat revisions, urging consistency and standardization of reporting data 07/10/2006
OOIDA files comments in support of 400-pound APU exemption rulemaking 07/10/2006
OOIDA supports eliminating diabetes waiver requirement for truckers 06/21/2006
OOIDA urges feds to eliminate redundant background checks 06/21/2006
OOIDA enthusiastically supports bill to improve efficiency and lower costs for HME background checks 06/09/2006
OOIDA's 06/06/2006
OOIDA Supports FMCSA Administrator Nomination 05/17/2006
OOIDA Executive Appointed to Federal Transportation Advisory Board 05/16/2006
Four Groups Join OOIDA in HOS Court Challenge 02/27/2006
OOIDA Reacts to Indiana Toll Road Vote 02/24/2006
OOIDA Opposes ATA Speed Limiter Proposal 02/24/2006
OOIDA Supports Anti-Idling Legislation 02/08/2006
Federal Judge Grants OOIDA Class Certification Against One of Country’s Largest Container Haulers 02/07/2006
OOIDA Challenges Hours of Service Rules in Court 01/25/2006
OOIDA Appoints Media Relations Coordinator 01/23/2006
OOIDA Foundation Names Director of Operations 01/23/2006
Owner-Operators in U.S. and Canada Try to Put the Brakes on Speed Limiters 01/06/2006
2005
OOIDA Files Suit to Help Truckers Recover Payments After Firms Renege on Hurricane Relief Contracts 10/26/2005
OOIDA petitions for changes to new HOS rul 08/30/2005
OOIDA calls on federal government to protect truckers' privacy 08/05/2005
OOIDA scholarship program announces selection of year 2005 OOIDA scholars 07/25/2005
OOIDA and XM Radio announce the launch of new radio program 06/02/2005
U.S. district court rules in favor of class certification in OOIDA suit against Allied Van Lines 05/31/2005
OOIDA fights for equity for consumers at retail fuel pumps 03/21/2005
OOIDA Introduces Truck and Trailer Finance Program 01/06/2005
2004
OOIDA slams mandatory EOBRs in comments to FMCSA 12/02/2004
Appeals court rules against Allied Holdings’ compulsory arbitration clause in OOIDA class action 09/22/2004
OOIDA launches voter registration drive among truckers 09/01/2004
OOIDA files classaction complaint against DAC 07/08/2004
OOIDA scholarship program announces selection of year 2004 OOIDA scholars 07/06/2004
Owner-Operators Demand Class Arbitration of Claims Against FFE Transportation Services Inc. 06/16/2004
OOIDA Call for immediate legislative remedy for fuel price spikes 04/30/2004
Owner-operator online Cost of Operations Survey 04/23/2004
Appeals Court upholds OOIDA position in workers’ comp case against New Prime Inc. 04/08/2004
Small Business Truckers Applaud Passage of the Kennedy Amendment 04/02/2004
Truckers Voice Support For Kennedy's Amendment on Interstate Tolls 03/31/2004
OOIDA President Asserts "Tolls Are Taxes!" 02/26/2004
Court issues summary judgment in favor of OOIDA against AAFAB Inc., orders return of escrow funds 02/18/2004
OOIDA Calls for Higher Broker Bond 01/29/2004
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