Independent truck drivers are dealing w/ extreme financial pressure due to diesel $ hitting record highs, major unions & freight groups have confirmed that this is strictly internet chatter. No formal, wide-scale strike or logistics shutdown has been scheduled by groups like the Teamsters (OOIDA)
September 23, 2026 at 3:05 AM
Independent truck drivers are dealing w/ extreme financial pressure due to diesel $ hitting record highs, major unions & freight groups have confirmed that this is strictly internet chatter. No formal, wide-scale strike or logistics shutdown has been scheduled by groups like the Teamsters (OOIDA)
Rumors claim thousands of drivers will park their trucks to protest high diesel prices. No Union Backing: Major organizations like the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA)& the International Brotherhood of Teamsters confirmed they are not organizing or supporting a work stoppage.
September 22, 2026 at 4:26 PM
Rumors claim thousands of drivers will park their trucks to protest high diesel prices. No Union Backing: Major organizations like the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA)& the International Brotherhood of Teamsters confirmed they are not organizing or supporting a work stoppage.
No trucker strike has been called for by the OOIDA, and is not being organized by the OOIDA despite rumors making their way on social media.
September 22, 2026 at 12:08 PM
No trucker strike has been called for by the OOIDA, and is not being organized by the OOIDA despite rumors making their way on social media.
When hauling freight barely pays the bills, calls for a shutdown get louder.
So what’s keeping OOIDA from organizing a strike? There’s more standing in the way than getting drivers to agree on a date. Editor-in-Chief Jami Jones explains.
🔗 https://landline.media/why-doesnt-ooida-call-for-a-strike/
So what’s keeping OOIDA from organizing a strike? There’s more standing in the way than getting drivers to agree on a date. Editor-in-Chief Jami Jones explains.
🔗 https://landline.media/why-doesnt-ooida-call-for-a-strike/
September 21, 2026 at 7:44 PM
When hauling freight barely pays the bills, calls for a shutdown get louder.
So what’s keeping OOIDA from organizing a strike? There’s more standing in the way than getting drivers to agree on a date. Editor-in-Chief Jami Jones explains.
🔗 https://landline.media/why-doesnt-ooida-call-for-a-strike/
So what’s keeping OOIDA from organizing a strike? There’s more standing in the way than getting drivers to agree on a date. Editor-in-Chief Jami Jones explains.
🔗 https://landline.media/why-doesnt-ooida-call-for-a-strike/
The Viral October 1st Trucker Strike Makes No Damn Sense
@enemywithinyt.bsky.social
There's just one problem:
Who's actually organizing it?
OOIDA has described what it's seeing as "social media chatter."
I want to know whether there's actually a plan.
#USA #Trump #uspoli
youtu.be/oF5y5ETJUUo
@enemywithinyt.bsky.social
There's just one problem:
Who's actually organizing it?
OOIDA has described what it's seeing as "social media chatter."
I want to know whether there's actually a plan.
#USA #Trump #uspoli
youtu.be/oF5y5ETJUUo
The Viral October 1st Trucker Strike Makes No Damn Sense
YouTube video by The Enemy From Within
youtu.be
September 20, 2026 at 1:18 AM
The Viral October 1st Trucker Strike Makes No Damn Sense
@enemywithinyt.bsky.social
There's just one problem:
Who's actually organizing it?
OOIDA has described what it's seeing as "social media chatter."
I want to know whether there's actually a plan.
#USA #Trump #uspoli
youtu.be/oF5y5ETJUUo
@enemywithinyt.bsky.social
There's just one problem:
Who's actually organizing it?
OOIDA has described what it's seeing as "social media chatter."
I want to know whether there's actually a plan.
#USA #Trump #uspoli
youtu.be/oF5y5ETJUUo
#Democrats
I hope Democrat candidates are speaking to trucker organizations right now while Diesel is $6.44 a gallon.
- International Brotherhood of Teamsters
- Teamsters Local chapters
- Owner-Operated Independent Drivers Asociation (OOIDA)
I hope Democrat candidates are speaking to trucker organizations right now while Diesel is $6.44 a gallon.
- International Brotherhood of Teamsters
- Teamsters Local chapters
- Owner-Operated Independent Drivers Asociation (OOIDA)
September 19, 2026 at 1:57 AM
#Democrats
I hope Democrat candidates are speaking to trucker organizations right now while Diesel is $6.44 a gallon.
- International Brotherhood of Teamsters
- Teamsters Local chapters
- Owner-Operated Independent Drivers Asociation (OOIDA)
I hope Democrat candidates are speaking to trucker organizations right now while Diesel is $6.44 a gallon.
- International Brotherhood of Teamsters
- Teamsters Local chapters
- Owner-Operated Independent Drivers Asociation (OOIDA)
Yes. And many of the trucking organizations like, oh, say, OOIDA are still waving pom poms for this garbage.
September 18, 2026 at 10:08 PM
Yes. And many of the trucking organizations like, oh, say, OOIDA are still waving pom poms for this garbage.
A CDL should be earned, not handed out.
Dalilah’s Law aims to strengthen driver qualifications, but the bill still needs a House floor vote. OOIDA is calling on truckers to push Congress to act.
Make your voice heard at FightingForTruckers.com.
#DalilahsLaw #cdl #TruckDrivers #OOIDA #trucking
Dalilah’s Law aims to strengthen driver qualifications, but the bill still needs a House floor vote. OOIDA is calling on truckers to push Congress to act.
Make your voice heard at FightingForTruckers.com.
#DalilahsLaw #cdl #TruckDrivers #OOIDA #trucking
September 14, 2026 at 3:53 PM
A CDL should be earned, not handed out.
Dalilah’s Law aims to strengthen driver qualifications, but the bill still needs a House floor vote. OOIDA is calling on truckers to push Congress to act.
Make your voice heard at FightingForTruckers.com.
#DalilahsLaw #cdl #TruckDrivers #OOIDA #trucking
Dalilah’s Law aims to strengthen driver qualifications, but the bill still needs a House floor vote. OOIDA is calling on truckers to push Congress to act.
Make your voice heard at FightingForTruckers.com.
#DalilahsLaw #cdl #TruckDrivers #OOIDA #trucking
Truckers deserve someone in their corner for more than one week a year.
OOIDA is offering new and renewing members a full year of membership at nearly half price throughout September. Find out how to take advantage of the offer.
🔗 https://bit.ly/4r1fMfa
OOIDA is offering new and renewing members a full year of membership at nearly half price throughout September. Find out how to take advantage of the offer.
🔗 https://bit.ly/4r1fMfa
September 8, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Truckers deserve someone in their corner for more than one week a year.
OOIDA is offering new and renewing members a full year of membership at nearly half price throughout September. Find out how to take advantage of the offer.
🔗 https://bit.ly/4r1fMfa
OOIDA is offering new and renewing members a full year of membership at nearly half price throughout September. Find out how to take advantage of the offer.
🔗 https://bit.ly/4r1fMfa
With diesel at a record $5.85, every fraction of an mpg matters.
OOIDA says improving fuel economy by just 0.2 mpg can save a driver more than $2,000 annually. The OOIDA Foundation has a fuel surcharge calculator you can find at the link below 👇
https://landline.media/diesel-prices-hit-record-high/
OOIDA says improving fuel economy by just 0.2 mpg can save a driver more than $2,000 annually. The OOIDA Foundation has a fuel surcharge calculator you can find at the link below 👇
https://landline.media/diesel-prices-hit-record-high/
Diesel prices hit record high
The average price for a gallon of diesel is approaching $6, AAA reports. The new record high surpasses the previous mark set in 2022.
landline.media
September 7, 2026 at 6:52 PM
With diesel at a record $5.85, every fraction of an mpg matters.
OOIDA says improving fuel economy by just 0.2 mpg can save a driver more than $2,000 annually. The OOIDA Foundation has a fuel surcharge calculator you can find at the link below 👇
https://landline.media/diesel-prices-hit-record-high/
OOIDA says improving fuel economy by just 0.2 mpg can save a driver more than $2,000 annually. The OOIDA Foundation has a fuel surcharge calculator you can find at the link below 👇
https://landline.media/diesel-prices-hit-record-high/
Where I live in CA gas & diesel are a lot higher🤬
CA Truckers need to do another strike‼️Especially at every ports including the operations at the ports.
Actually - every State could do this💙✊🏽💪🏽💙
#Teamsters
#IUOE
#OOIDA
#IAM
#ILWU
CA Truckers need to do another strike‼️Especially at every ports including the operations at the ports.
Actually - every State could do this💙✊🏽💪🏽💙
#Teamsters
#IUOE
#OOIDA
#IAM
#ILWU
U.S. hits diesel fuel milestone as prices slam California economy from trucks to crops — Los Angeles Times
Record-high diesel prices are squeezing California’s economy, driving up fuel and operational costs for local farmers, trucking fleets and supply chains.
apple.news
September 5, 2026 at 5:45 AM
Where I live in CA gas & diesel are a lot higher🤬
CA Truckers need to do another strike‼️Especially at every ports including the operations at the ports.
Actually - every State could do this💙✊🏽💪🏽💙
#Teamsters
#IUOE
#OOIDA
#IAM
#ILWU
CA Truckers need to do another strike‼️Especially at every ports including the operations at the ports.
Actually - every State could do this💙✊🏽💪🏽💙
#Teamsters
#IUOE
#OOIDA
#IAM
#ILWU
Dalilah’s Law cleared committee, but time is running out for a House vote.
OOIDA is asking truckers to contact Congress and help advance the CDL reform bill before the process must start over. Find out how.
🔗 https://landline.media/ooida-seeks-help-hauling-dalilahs-law-across-finish-line/
OOIDA is asking truckers to contact Congress and help advance the CDL reform bill before the process must start over. Find out how.
🔗 https://landline.media/ooida-seeks-help-hauling-dalilahs-law-across-finish-line/
September 4, 2026 at 8:14 PM
Dalilah’s Law cleared committee, but time is running out for a House vote.
OOIDA is asking truckers to contact Congress and help advance the CDL reform bill before the process must start over. Find out how.
🔗 https://landline.media/ooida-seeks-help-hauling-dalilahs-law-across-finish-line/
OOIDA is asking truckers to contact Congress and help advance the CDL reform bill before the process must start over. Find out how.
🔗 https://landline.media/ooida-seeks-help-hauling-dalilahs-law-across-finish-line/
EPA’s proposed emissions fix would eliminate DEF-related limp mode, but truckers see costly flaws elsewhere.
OOIDA warns shorter warranties could shift the risk of unreliable equipment to owner-operators.
🔗 https://landline.media/truck-drivers-flag-flaws-in-epa-emission-fix/
OOIDA warns shorter warranties could shift the risk of unreliable equipment to owner-operators.
🔗 https://landline.media/truck-drivers-flag-flaws-in-epa-emission-fix/
September 3, 2026 at 8:55 PM
EPA’s proposed emissions fix would eliminate DEF-related limp mode, but truckers see costly flaws elsewhere.
OOIDA warns shorter warranties could shift the risk of unreliable equipment to owner-operators.
🔗 https://landline.media/truck-drivers-flag-flaws-in-epa-emission-fix/
OOIDA warns shorter warranties could shift the risk of unreliable equipment to owner-operators.
🔗 https://landline.media/truck-drivers-flag-flaws-in-epa-emission-fix/
Freight demand looks stronger, but that does not mean the downturn is over.
Rates, operating costs and new capacity are sending mixed signals about how long the recovery can last. The OOIDA Foundation’s latest report breaks it down.
👉 https://landline.media/freight-recovery-may-not-be-long-term/
Rates, operating costs and new capacity are sending mixed signals about how long the recovery can last. The OOIDA Foundation’s latest report breaks it down.
👉 https://landline.media/freight-recovery-may-not-be-long-term/
August 27, 2026 at 12:18 AM
Freight demand looks stronger, but that does not mean the downturn is over.
Rates, operating costs and new capacity are sending mixed signals about how long the recovery can last. The OOIDA Foundation’s latest report breaks it down.
👉 https://landline.media/freight-recovery-may-not-be-long-term/
Rates, operating costs and new capacity are sending mixed signals about how long the recovery can last. The OOIDA Foundation’s latest report breaks it down.
👉 https://landline.media/freight-recovery-may-not-be-long-term/
Truckers could get relief from 5-mph DEF crawls, but it may come at a cost.
OOIDA says EPA’s emission proposal offers manufacturers flexibility while potentially leaving owner-operators with bigger repair bills.
🔗 https://bit.ly/4yVgoqq
OOIDA says EPA’s emission proposal offers manufacturers flexibility while potentially leaving owner-operators with bigger repair bills.
🔗 https://bit.ly/4yVgoqq
July 31, 2026 at 12:17 AM
Truckers could get relief from 5-mph DEF crawls, but it may come at a cost.
OOIDA says EPA’s emission proposal offers manufacturers flexibility while potentially leaving owner-operators with bigger repair bills.
🔗 https://bit.ly/4yVgoqq
OOIDA says EPA’s emission proposal offers manufacturers flexibility while potentially leaving owner-operators with bigger repair bills.
🔗 https://bit.ly/4yVgoqq
A bill in the Senate aims to protect road users, including truckers, from cybersecurity threats. OOIDA supports the measure.
https://landline.media/cybersecurity-threat-ahead-ooida-supports-bill-to-protect-truckers/
https://landline.media/cybersecurity-threat-ahead-ooida-supports-bill-to-protect-truckers/
July 18, 2026 at 12:44 PM
A bill in the Senate aims to protect road users, including truckers, from cybersecurity threats. OOIDA supports the measure.
https://landline.media/cybersecurity-threat-ahead-ooida-supports-bill-to-protect-truckers/
https://landline.media/cybersecurity-threat-ahead-ooida-supports-bill-to-protect-truckers/
The new issue of Land Line Magazine is here.
July’s cover story breaks down how OOIDA helped shape the proposed highway bill into one of the most trucker-friendly versions in years.
🔗 https://landline.media/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/202607_July-26.pdf
July’s cover story breaks down how OOIDA helped shape the proposed highway bill into one of the most trucker-friendly versions in years.
🔗 https://landline.media/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/202607_July-26.pdf
July 17, 2026 at 6:36 PM
The new issue of Land Line Magazine is here.
July’s cover story breaks down how OOIDA helped shape the proposed highway bill into one of the most trucker-friendly versions in years.
🔗 https://landline.media/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/202607_July-26.pdf
July’s cover story breaks down how OOIDA helped shape the proposed highway bill into one of the most trucker-friendly versions in years.
🔗 https://landline.media/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/202607_July-26.pdf
As lawmakers consider Dalilah’s Law, more fatal crashes involving non-domiciled CDL holders are raising the stakes.
OOIDA is urging Congress to get the bill through the finish line to prevent future tragedies.
🔗 https://bit.ly/4fFxJfa
OOIDA is urging Congress to get the bill through the finish line to prevent future tragedies.
🔗 https://bit.ly/4fFxJfa
July 16, 2026 at 10:36 PM
As lawmakers consider Dalilah’s Law, more fatal crashes involving non-domiciled CDL holders are raising the stakes.
OOIDA is urging Congress to get the bill through the finish line to prevent future tragedies.
🔗 https://bit.ly/4fFxJfa
OOIDA is urging Congress to get the bill through the finish line to prevent future tragedies.
🔗 https://bit.ly/4fFxJfa
Feed: "Land Line Media"
By: Mark Schremmer on Thursday, July 16, 2026
By: Mark Schremmer on Thursday, July 16, 2026
OOIDA asks Congress to turn tragedy into action and pass Dalilah’s Law
Following a recent crash that claimed the life of a state trooper, OOIDA told Congress that they need to pass Dalilah’s Law now.
landline.media
July 16, 2026 at 7:02 PM
Feed: "Land Line Media"
By: Mark Schremmer on Thursday, July 16, 2026
By: Mark Schremmer on Thursday, July 16, 2026
Some truck drivers are not just along for the ride. They’re in it for the long haul.
Meet some of the OOIDA life members whose long-term commitment keeps the Association going.
🔗 https://landline.media/magazine/ooida-life-members-in-it-for-the-long-haul/
Meet some of the OOIDA life members whose long-term commitment keeps the Association going.
🔗 https://landline.media/magazine/ooida-life-members-in-it-for-the-long-haul/
July 4, 2026 at 5:39 PM
Some truck drivers are not just along for the ride. They’re in it for the long haul.
Meet some of the OOIDA life members whose long-term commitment keeps the Association going.
🔗 https://landline.media/magazine/ooida-life-members-in-it-for-the-long-haul/
Meet some of the OOIDA life members whose long-term commitment keeps the Association going.
🔗 https://landline.media/magazine/ooida-life-members-in-it-for-the-long-haul/
Feed: "Land Line Media"
By: Mark Schremmer on Monday, June 29, 2026
By: Mark Schremmer on Monday, June 29, 2026
NHTSA’s AV program headed for scrap heap
OOIDA was critical of NHTSA’s AV program when it was announced in 2025. Learn about the agency’s decision to scrap the program.
landline.media
July 1, 2026 at 3:47 AM
Feed: "Land Line Media"
By: Mark Schremmer on Monday, June 29, 2026
By: Mark Schremmer on Monday, June 29, 2026