A CALL FOR UNITY [OOIDA – ATU]

-A Long Overdue Victory for Drivers-

Good Saturday Morning —

As I sit here drinking my coffee, reflecting on the week, one thing keeps echoing in my mind: yesterday marked a milestone for American truck drivers – not because the fight is over, but because the truth is finally breaking through the noise.  Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy just announced a national audit of non-domiciled commercial driver’s licenses, directly targeting one of the greatest threats to our safety and job security: the abuse and exploitation of the foreign CDL pipeline.

Let’s be clear – this didn’t happen overnight.  It’s the result of relentless pressure, countless sacrifices, and years of exposing corruption, loopholes, and backdoor deals that allowed undertrained, non–English-speaking drivers to flood our roads while qualified American drivers were being pushed out.

So today, I want to publicly thank both OOIDA and American Truckers United (ATU).

Whether you agree with every move they’ve made or not, the fact remains:

Success is what happens when preparation meets opportunity – and that’s exactly what we just witnessed.

OOIDA brought legal grit and policy expertise.  ATU brought fire and grassroots pressure.  Both are necessary.  Both have power.  But together, they could become the unstoppable force that finally breaks the grip the American Trucking Associations (ATA) and their corporate lobbyists have on our livelihoods.

But here’s the truth:

These two associations need to stop and ask themselves: Are we fighting for drivers – or for ourselves?

I’m asking ATU not to fall into the trap so many have fallen into before.  The trap of ego, division, and competition that tears down what others have built.  That kind of self-interest only fragments the mission.  I’m already sensing alignment with voices who’ve repeatedly caused division in the past.  Every new group starts on fire… and then fades.  And what’s left behind is a more divided, disillusioned industry.

As Scripture says:

“A house divided against itself cannot stand.”

Get it together.  And figure it out.

This isn’t about turf.  It’s about truckers.
It’s about protecting the American driver – before it’s too late.

I also want to thank Secretary Sean Duffy and the Trump administration for hearing us and taking this first step.  Cracking down on non-domiciled CDL mills and restoring English language standards isn’t about politics – it’s about safety, security, and sanity.

Tackling the truck parking crisis is another step in the right direction.  I’m cautiously optimistic.  If action follows, this could become one of the most meaningful quality-of-life wins in years.

And on the speed limiter rule – let’s be honest: This was never about safety.  It was about control, and corporate special interests.  Killing that proposal is a win for every driver, plain and simple.

So here’s my applause – for Round One.

There’s still a long road ahead.  But this is a start.  And if these two associations show unity and leadership, the masses will follow.