Hocking College graduate, Scott Grenerth has joined the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) as the Director of Regulatory Affairs. 
 
Grenerth received an associate degree in Recreation and Wildlife Interpretive Studies at Hocking College. He spent 13 years as a trucker based out of northwest Ohio and then joined the executive team at the association's headquarters in Grain Valley, Mo. 
 
Grenerth was recently featured on overdriveonline.com where his new position was highlighted. He will be responsible primarily for advocating for truckers by working with regulatory agencies like Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. Executive Vice President Todd Spencer spoke about how Grenerth is more than prepared for the new position and said they are excited for his impactful role in the future. 
 
He became an OOIDA member in 2003 and continues to speak to representatives and agencies about trucking issues. He recently commented at a public hearing this year on fuel economy standards for heavy trucks, which was hosted by the National Traffic Safety Administration and the Environmental Protection Agency.