For more than three decades, OOIDA has been striving to meet the challenge of getting the word out quickly and effectively on important legislative issues affecting professional drivers.

With the aid of the Internet, Land Line's daily web news and "Land Line Now" on XM Satellite Radio, the Association now has the capability to very quickly relay to truckers information about important issues.

Now, it's up to you to step into action and make an impact with lawmakers on issues they are discussing that affect you.

OOIDA's Call to Action Team is on the pulse of hot-button issues being discussed in Congress and in state legislatures throughout the country. If you are not already among the truckers plugged in to daily legislative happenings, it is time you got connected.

You do not have to be a member of OOIDA to be on its Call to Action Team. Land Line readers and others in the trucking industry are welcome to join.

It's as simple as calling OOIDA's offices and asking to be added to the Call to Action contact list. Team members with e-mail will receive the most current updates on critical legislative issues.

Team members without e-mail: Don't worry. You won't be left out. Time permitting, a mailing will be sent out informing you about important issues. After receiving your alert, it is essential you call your elected official(s) - whose contact information will be provided - visit their office(s) for a face-to-face conversation or, when possible, attend a meeting where lawmakers are present for discussion.

You will be contacted only when an extremely important issue arises.

It's up to you to join the team and help make a difference. Contact OOIDA's Angel Burnell at 1-800-444-5791, Ext. 1600, or send e-mail to Angel Burnell to sign up. It's quick. It's easy. It's free. It will make a difference.