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Voices
Readers respond to the passing of OOIDA President Jim Johnston with condolences, memories
Some words of condolence and recollection came in response to both the news of the passing of â in the words of one reader â âa truckerâs trucker,â longtime OOIDA President and Cofounder Jim Johnston.
January 11, 2018
Business
Todd Spencer to head OOIDA until April vote for president
OOIDAâs board will hold a vote in April to choose the associationâs next president and CEO, OOIDA has said in a statement. Association Executive Vice President Todd Spencer has assumed the role of acting president and CEO in the meantime.
January 11, 2018
Business
Old Spice and sunshine: Remembering Jim Johnston
âHe looked like sunshine and smelled like Old Spice and Marlboro cigarettes, and he was a big deal to me.â âWendy remembers OOIDA head Jim Johnston, who passed on at 78.
January 9, 2018
Trucking History
OOIDA boss, âcrusader for rights of truckersâ Jim Johnston dies at 78
Johnston was âa resilient leader whose determination secured a position on the frontlines for truckersâ rights,â the group said in a statement. He served as OOIDAâs president and CEO for nearly 44 years, since 1974. He was part of a group of truck drivers that founded OOIDA in 1973.
January 9, 2018
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