OOIDA Discounts Memberships for Truckers For Troops
The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association will offer $35 memberships from November 9-15 to support veteran-focused charity efforts.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Trucks
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The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) will run its Truckers For Troops campaign from November 9 to 15, discounting new memberships and renewals to $35. OOIDA will match donations dollar for dollar from the 10% of campaign dues allocated to the effort.
Why it matters
The campaign directs membership revenue toward supporting service members and veteran care facilities, and it highlights the large number of veterans in the trucking profession. For drivers and veterans across the United States, it offers a low-cost way to join the association while contributing to the cause.
The campaign has raised more than $800,000 and funded nearly 4,000 care packages since 2007, with 10% of this year's dues allocated to the effort. Memberships are discounted from the standard rate to $35 from November 9 to 15.
The players
Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA)
OOIDA is a national trade association representing independent owner-operator truck drivers and the organization behind the Truckers For Troops campaign.
The details
OOIDA launched Truckers For Troops in 2007, and members can join or renew by calling 816-229-5791 and mentioning the campaign. Checks can also be mailed payable to the OOIDA Foundation or OOIDA with 'TROOPS' written on the memo line.
Timeline
November 9-15, 2026: Truckers For Troops discounted membership campaign runs.
Roadmap
Truckers For Troops has operated since 2007 as an annual fundraising effort tied to OOIDA membership, now reaching nearly 40,000 service members worldwide. The campaign reflects the strong veteran presence in trucking, where the Census Bureau estimates 1 in 10 professional drivers served in the military.
Drivers who want to join OOIDA at the discounted rate must act between November 9 and 15 by calling 816-229-5791 or mailing a check. Each membership fee contributes to the campaign, with 10% of dues going to Truckers For Troops and matched dollar for dollar by OOIDA.
The takeaway
Joining during the campaign window lets drivers both secure a reduced membership rate and support veterans in the trucking community. Members who have served can see their membership directly tied to aid for service members and veteran care facilities.
What happens next
The Truckers For Troops campaign runs through November 15, after which the discounted $35 membership rate ends.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Land Line Media.
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