🚛 OOIDA is the national trade organization fighting for the rights of all truckers since 1973. 🚚
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The Build America 250 Act (Highway Bill) is more than legislation. It’s proof that when truckers stand together, our voices are heard. Seeing key priorities reflected in this bill is a monumental step forward for the industry. This is the most pro-trucker Highway Bill we have seen in years.
The work isn’t finished, but this moment matters. And we’re proud to have helped push the conversation forward for the people who keep America moving.
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Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association retweeted
The mission of today’s Our Roads, Our Safety Fair: Keeping America’s roads safe for every traveler 🤝🇺🇸
Thank you to the innovators and law enforcement agencies who are working tirelessly to put America First @FMCSA
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Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association retweeted
Jun 10
The Wall that Heals, the mobile replica of the Vietnam Memorial in Washington, is on the move to Brookings, SD from Reynolds IN. And Marty Ellis from @OOIDA is driving that route. Here's a shot of him, the Spirit Tour truck and the memorial. #trucking
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🚛 No one cares more about safety than America's truck drivers! OOIDA supports @FMCSA's Our Roads, Our Safety campaign because it helps people share the road with trucks. 🛣️ Thank you @RepDaveTaylor and @repscfigures for recognizing this great program!
bit.ly/43HeXgV 👏
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Tune in now! 📻
Today's @TruckingSense is coming in HOT 🔥 🥵
We have a full hour with @OOIDA where they are taking all your comments, questions and concerns ...then we have @Trckstopdotcom in the house followed by @ThomasWasson
Join the conversation at 888-876-2336
Live from 12-3pm est on @SIRIUSXM channel 146
@RoadDogTrucking
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Access to a restroom shouldn't be a luxury. The new Highway Bill takes steps to improve bathroom access for truck drivers, addressing a basic need that impacts dignity, safety, and quality of life on the road. Another important victory for America's truckers. 🚛🇺🇸
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Truck parking has been a crisis for far too long. The new Highway Bill includes $750 million dedicated to expanding truck parking nationwide, a major win for the men and women who keep America moving.
This is the kind of investment truckers have been fighting for. 🚛🇺🇸
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This just in! There’s more money for truck parking in the 2027 DOT budget. 🅿️🚛
This is NEW funding, on top of $750M in the highway bill and $200M from 2026 spending. Thank YOU @Rep_SteveWomack and @SecDuffy.
OOIDA fought for this, and we hope to see it become law. 💪
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Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association retweeted
May 28
This is what happens when truckers stay loud and organized.
Digital Editor Tyson Fisher breaks down how grassroots advocacy helped shape a pro-trucker highway bill.
#trucking #highwaybill #grassroots #ooida #truckdrivers #trucknews
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A huge victory for our professional truckers 🇺🇸
The BUILD America 250 Act is moving forward, and many of the priorities OOIDA fought for are included in this historic highway bill. This is what strong advocacy and truckers standing together can accomplish. 💪🚛
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Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association retweeted
May 22
As a teenager, Derek Barrs took a 911 call he could never forget — a log truck crash, a young woman, a fire. Years later, that moment became the reason he runs the FMCSA.
"That is my why."
FMCSA Administrator Derek Barrs shares the story behind his mission on Freight Expectations with Craig Fuller and Matt Leffler.
🎥 Full episode: vist.ly/558a6
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Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association retweeted
May 22
Thank you @RepDaveTaylor for advancing the SAFE Act in this year’s surface transportation reauthorization package.
American truckers and families everywhere will be safer when chameleon carriers are shut down across the board. 🛑
After a 14-hour markup in @TransportGOP, I was proud to help pass a robust Surface Transportation reauthorization bill out of Committee to support America’s critical infrastructure.
The BUILD America 250 Act will make a historic investment our roads, bridges, transit, rail transportation, and highway and motor carrier safety programs. It will cut red tape to accelerate projects, strengthen highway safety for motorists, and support our hardworking truckers.
I was glad to see my Towing Safety Act, I-73 Corridor Resolution, and SAFE Act, which I co-led with @RepHageman, be included in this bill. I look forward to seeing it implemented to help families and industries across our nation thrive!
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As we head into Memorial Day weekend, OOIDA honors and remembers the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. 🇺🇸
While many gather with family and friends this weekend, we encourage everyone to take a moment to reflect on the sacrifices that made our freedoms possible.
From America’s highways to hometowns across the country, we remember and we are grateful.🚛
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Today was a great first step in the fight to get the most pro-trucker highway bill in recent history across the finish line. 🏁
We are so grateful for every member who called their lawmakers and helped make our voices heard! We have a long road ahead of us but with this first step we are on our way! 🚛🇺🇸
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OOIDA got MAJOR wins in the highway bill:
✅$750 million for parking
✅Guaranteed restroom access
✅Ban on predatory lease agreements
That’s why we endorse the BUILD America 250 Act. 🇺🇸Thanks @transportGOP @transportDems @RepSamGraves @RepRickLarsen @RepDavidRouzer and @EleanorNorton!
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Truckers should never have to ‘hold it’ because they aren’t allowed to use the restroom. It’s a matter of basic dignity. 🚛🚻 For months, OOIDA worked with @RepHoulahan and @RepTroyNehls to get restroom access into the new highway bill. THANK YOU for listening to our members! 👏🙌
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Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association retweeted
May 21
🚛❌ Secretary Duffy on getting ILLEGAL TRUCKERS OFF AMERICA’S ROADWAYS:
“The issues we’ve had with commercial driver’s licenses is a nationwide problem… there’s not a difference between a Democrat state and a Republican state… they were giving CDLs to people who were illegal... we’ve now modified the rules… these should be the best drivers on the road.”
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Fraud is running rampant in our industry and must be met with the full force of the law. ⚖️ OOIDA fought for tools in the highway bill to crack down on criminals who pose a risk to highway safety. Thank you @eleanornorton and @repezell for getting these provisions included! 👏
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🚛 As @60Minutes shared, drivers are getting kicked to the curb by lease to own schemes that promise ownership and deliver nothing. Alongside @RepBrownley, OOIDA fought to end these predatory scams in the highway bill! 👏📜
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