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BLP 331: The Organization Standing Up for Trucking in Washington D.C.
11/18/2024
BLP 331: The Organization Standing Up for Trucking in Washington D.C.
In this episode of the BulkLoads Podcast, Lewie Pugh from OOIDA discusses the fight for trucking regulations in D.C., covering crucial issues like "nuclear verdicts," insurance challenges, and tort reform. The conversation highlights OOIDA's grassroots advocacy, strategies to engage younger drivers, and ongoing battles against mandates while underscoring the importance of unity and effective legislative efforts. Watch this episode on YouTube & Subscribe! Free Video Shoot From BulkLoads? OOIDA: How can we pray for you? Email us: Check out our companies! BulkLoads - Insurance - Factoring - Transportation Management (TMS) - Permitting- Timestamp: 00:00 Applying Convoy Hope's ideas to our conference. 05:26 Join the membership to influence ongoing issues. 09:08 OOIDA grew to 150,000 international members. 11:46 OIDA returned $100M to small business truckers. 12:56 Joined Oida for advocacy; support small business. 19:15 Join our consortium for compliance and reminders. 21:27 Assistance for contracts, broker issues, leasing, specs. 25:25 OADA offers truck parking and supportive staff. 27:54 Balancing diverse needs for the greater good. 32:10 Regulation threatens independent trucking business operations. 35:01 Owner operators' choice: cameras, speed limiters, compliance. 37:39 Oida fights insurance increase driven by attorneys. 42:30 Trucking, new target for lawsuits, safety tech mandatory. 46:13 Increasing product liability cases challenge manufacturers' choices. 47:49 Great truckers' grassroots influence legislative efforts. 53:15 Book hotel now, 50% off on rooms. 55:49 Join our podcast and receive free gifts. 57:29 Prayer at organization: glorifying God, serving others.
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