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I don't know of any trade associations that have any significant benefit for company drivers. O/Os may benefit from OOIDA and/or NASTC.
Hello all, new committed driver to the industry with 1.5 years and at least 9 more to go. I greatly appreciate the community here and info.
I was curious as to what and how the seasoned drivers feel about these associations. What do they really do, and if you recommend joining within a certain time line or whether or not ( if not both) as a Company Driver or Owner Operator.
Thank you for any input, Steven S.
Owner Operator:
An owner-operator is a driver who either owns or leases the truck they are driving. A self-employed driver.
OOIDA:
Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association
Who They Are
OOIDA is an international trade association representing the interests of independent owner-operators and professional drivers on all issues that affect truckers. The over 150,000 members of OOIDA are men and women in all 50 states and Canada who collectively own and/or operate more than 240,000 individual heavy-duty trucks and small truck fleets.
Their Mission
The mission of OOIDA is to serve owner-operators, small fleets and professional truckers; to work for a business climate where truckers are treated equally and fairly; to promote highway safety and responsibility among all highway users; and to promote a better business climate and efficiency for all truck operators.
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Hello all, new committed driver to the industry with 1.5 years and at least 9 more to go. I greatly appreciate the community here and info.
I was curious as to what and how the seasoned drivers feel about these associations. What do they really do, and if you recommend joining within a certain time line or whether or not ( if not both) as a Company Driver or Owner Operator.
Thank you for any input, Steven S.
Owner Operator:
An owner-operator is a driver who either owns or leases the truck they are driving. A self-employed driver.