Truckers must get in the game

You’ve likely heard the saying, “You can’t win if you don’t play the game.”

When it comes to legislative and regulatory battles in the trucking industry, truck drivers can’t afford to sit on the sidelines and hope things work out.

It is crucial that drivers hold elected officials accountable to not relinquish opportunities for a winning outcome.

The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association has truckers in the red zone in several legislative and regulatory arenas, including truck parking, overtime pay and broker transparency.

Now, truckers must work together to take each issue across the goal line.

Elected officials at the local, state and federal levels of government are tasked with showing constituents they can help achieve a winning result as they position themselves for upcoming elections.

In the months ahead, there will be opportunities for you to weigh in on local, state and federal issues. It is imperative to hold your elected officials accountable via constant contact.

The following pages are filled with content to aid you in this pursuit. These tools and tips should put you in the best position to express your views on the issues.

To keep up with what is happening in your home state and in Washington, D.C., you can turn to Land Line Magazine, OOIDA.com, LandLine.Media and Land Line Now on Sirius XM Road Dog Channel 146.

Utilizing these resources will help ensure you are game-ready. LL