In the spirit of the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association, Trucking with OOIDA keeps truckers informed, empowered, and entertained with honest talk and expert insight on the real issues affecting the road.

In this episode, Ashley Blackford and Scott Thompson dive into a new research paper that positions truck stops as critical infrastructure—not just rest stops, but lifelines during emergencies. We hear directly from the researchers on their findings and what it could mean for public policy.

Then, we’re joined by Brent Hutto of Truckstop.com to break down: