In the spirit of the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association, which has had the back of truckers since 1973, Trucking with OOIDA puts the issues that are relevant to the trucking industry front and center. Trucking with #OOIDA, hosted by Ashley Blackford and Scott Thompson, aims to inform and entertain with a mix of industry experts and interesting guests, along with news and analysis that gets to the heart of what you do each and every day.

On this special edition of Trucking with OOIDA, hosts Ashley Blackford and Scott Thompson sit down with OOIDA President Todd Spencer for a fun and reflective conversation all about old trucks—and why they still matter.

From classic rigs to the timeless values they represent, Todd shares stories from the road, memories of trucks that made a mark, and his thoughts on how trucking has changed—and what shouldn’t be lost along the way. It’s a laid-back, heartfelt discussion that connects the history of trucking to the present-day fight to protect drivers’ rights.

In the spirit of the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association, which has supported truckers since 1973, Trucking with OOIDA continues to put drivers first with industry insight, honest talk, and a whole lot of trucking pride.

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