The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) will launch its annual Truckers for Troops campaign from Nov. 10-16, beginning the same week as Veterans Day in the U.S. This annual drive focuses on supporting U.S. troops overseas and veterans back home.
The fundraising effort has been an OOIDA tradition since 2007, originally dedicated to sending care packages to service personnel stationed in combat zones. Truckers for Troops has also helped a variety of veterans facilities, including those assisting or housing wounded, disabled or homeless service members, according to a news release.
Over the past 18 years, OOIDA has raised more than US$800,000 and sent more than 3,288 care packages, serving more than 39,400 members of the military. The organization has also sent aid packages to 65 different facilities caring for wounded, disabled and homeless veterans, including the Veterans Community Project.
During the one-week campaign period, truckers can join or renew for one year for $35, with 10% of that money going toward care packages. OOIDA matches the 10% dollar for dollar. For details click here.
