Just curious to know how many here are members. I'm thinking about joining.

http://www.ooida.com/

Yes, I?m a member of OOIDA, since 1997. That?s a fastest growing drivers organization, in a country. When I joined in 97, it was just a bit over 30,000 members, and pretty close to 120,000 now!
For those, who didn?t know, you don?t have to be O/O, to join, everybody is welcome.
There is a lot of services for the members, like: business service department, truck financing and INS, legal referrals, and members forum, Landline magazine, is included.

Practically, you could contact OOIDA, with any issue you have.
OOIDA, also fight a legal battles, on behalf of truckers.

That $45 a year membership, is a money well spend! Besides, I believe you could join for $25, with referrals! I?d say go for it! In numbers-strength! 8)
By the way, i've got a $1000.00 rebate, thru OOIDA, for my truck!
8) 8)

Like Solo says, strength in numbers. But it isn't just about being a member. You have to do your part to.

OOIDA will let you know when something that affects truckers is coming up in the government and how to make your voice heard. You CAN NOT just pay your membership fee and expect things to happen over night.

I particularly enjoy the member's forum. Lots of info from people that have been around and know what's going on.

As for the rebate programs, I got a new Dodge pick up with the OOIDA member promotion and it saved me a considerable amount of money from what I was getting done just talking to the dealer.

I would like to hear the views of the people that voted "NO, wouldn't ever consider it", too. Give the rest of us a chance to change your mind.

Judging, by the nomber of views, and posts, "new generation", much more interested in "lot lizards", than future of trucking! :sad: ops:

I plan on being a member soon. $45 is well spent for a full year membership. I believe the above statement, "STRENGTH IN NUMBERS" :!: :!:

No, but I'd like to know why I should join
25% [ 2 ]
I believe that between me, and Silent Runner, we've got it pretty much covered!
But, if you have some other concerns, or questions, please, don't hesitate to ask! 8)

They have a voice in Washington.
They just opened an office by the Capital too.
They do a lot of good not only for the owner operators but for truck drivers and the industry in general.

They seem to have the best interest of the drivers, contractors, and industry in what they do. You don't see that often.

The part of "No, but I'd like to know why I should join ", seeing 2 people who posted, 1 was my vote :!:

We are not members yet but plan to be soon.

So far, 5 people voted "NO", yet no one care to explain? :roll: