In this powerful episode of the BulkLoads Podcast, Jared Flinn sits down with Lewie Pugh, Executive Vice President of OOIDA (Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association), to discuss how the organization is fighting for the rights of truckers in Washington, D.C. From pushing back against speed limiter mandates and excessive insurance minimums to advocating for broker transparency and truck parking access, OOIDA is leading the charge to protect small carriers and independent owner-operators from overregulation.

Lewie shares how OOIDA represents over 150,000 members across North America and provides vital resources like compliance assistance, legal support, discounted insurance, and access to fuel and tire programs. The episode also highlights how OOIDA has recovered over $100 million for drivers through legal action and continues to battle government policies that threaten the livelihood of ag haulers, bulk freight carriers, and over-the-road operators.

Whether you're hauling grain, feed, fertilizer, or dry van freight, this episode delivers critical insight into how trucking advocacy directly impacts your business.